It’s interesting that with all the safeguards our society has in place, there are very few for relationships. Let me explain. For example, in the state of California, it is illegal and therefore non-binding to sell a motor vehicle to someone who is showing obvious signs of intoxication. In other words, our lawmakers have decided […]
Category: Healing
Going further by Carrying Less
When people discover that I’m a relationship coach, they often have a variety of curious questions. Stuff like: How do I get rid of old habits? Where are all the good women and good men? Why can’t I seem to keep a partner for more than a year? In short, I help people get from where […]
There’s No Care like self-care
It’s amazing how busy our society has become. Between phone calls, texts, emails, and the internet, it’s no short wonder our physical health gets put on the back-burner. But if you’re facing some type of emotional turmoil like a breakup, separation, or divorce, this is a most critical time to dive into self-care. In my practice, clients will […]
3 ways to beat emotional Spending and retail Therapy after a divorce
Recently, I was at one of the big malls here in San Diego. Like all malls, it’s an ocean of retail therapy. And, as I was walking through and taking it all in, I couldn’t help noticing a jewelry store with a big sign that read…. You Will Be Approved And when I saw that […]
Judgement or Evaluation- The Mindset of Healthy Boundaries
Note from Scott: “The concepts of this article could easily be applied to any relationship: romantic (dating, engaged, or married), friendship, or business. Take care and I hope you find this article helpful on your journey!” As a relationship expert, my clients will often lean on me for dating advice. And when I’m coaching singles […]
How A Painful Breakup Got Me To Re-Evaluate My Relationship To “Stuff”
When I went through a crushing breakup back in 2006, I quickly discovered I had a lot of personal work to do. And I mean A LOT. And naturally, the first thingI wanted to look at was what I was doing wrong in romantic relationships. I figured the faster I could make corrections in that department, the faster I could “get […]
I Was Divorced at 29. Here’s What I Learned.
When people discover that I’m a breakup and divorce recovery coach, they start asking questions. And one of the first questions they ask is… “So, what did you learn from your own divorce?” And when I hear this question, I can’t help but to explode in laughter. Not out loud of course, but on the inside, I’m cracking […]
5 Easy Steps To Better Sleep During A Divorce Or Painful Breakup
Over the course of working with hundreds of women and men going through divorce, separation, or painful breakups, there’s one thing they all have in common- sleep. Or more accurately, the lack of sleep. The emotional upheaval that accompanies this type of heartache wreaks havoc on your ability to emotionally slow down, and get quality sleep. So […]
You have all the directions you need
I’ve always had a love affair with the open road. And that’s probably a good thing since I live in San Diego and my parents still reside back in Indianapolis. Needless to say, I’ve made that 2,500 mile road trip more than a couple times! And each time I embark on that cross-county quest, alone […]