by Karen Strang Allen | Aug 18, 2025 | Becoming an empowered woman, Recovering from loss & heartbreak
“Healing from trauma is about teaching your nervous system that the present is safe, so the past doesn’t control your life.” — Deb Dana, LCSW If you grew up in a chaotic home or have been through difficult relationships, you may notice that your body rarely...
by Karen Strang Allen | Aug 13, 2025 | Creating healthy relationships, Dating
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela Most of the women I work with are successful in many areas of life – like career, parenting, friendships – but have repeatedly failed in love. And I get...
by Karen Strang Allen | Aug 7, 2025 | Dating
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” — Lucille Ball Have you ever felt like you’re running in circles in your dating life? Picture a deer trapped in an enclosure, frantically searching for a way out, only to exhaust itself and accept its...
by Karen Strang Allen | Jul 23, 2025 | Becoming an empowered woman, Creating healthy relationships
“Over-giving is the disguise of a woman afraid she’ll be left behind.” – Karen Strang Allen Do you find yourself constantly giving in relationships—your time, your energy, your heart—only to feel drained and unappreciated in return? You’re not...
by Karen Strang Allen | Jul 15, 2025 | Creating healthy relationships, Recovering from loss & heartbreak
“You’re not staying because you’re weak. You’re staying because you were taught love means sacrifice.” – Karen Strang Allen You knew he was wrong for you. You had sleepless nights, a pit in your stomach, and a voice in your head whispering, “This...
