Happy 2025! A new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect—to consider where we’ve been and what’s ahead. Every January 1st, I open a special journal I’ve kept since 1997. In it, I record how I spent New Year’s, my accomplishments (big and small), my goals for the year ahead, and an intention…
Just saw Gladiator II—and wow, it’s intense! The action is relentless, the gore is next-level, and parts of the story linger long after the credits roll. But what struck me most wasn’t the fight scenes or the drama—it was the quick reference to Achilles, the legendary warrior whose one vulnerable spot became his undoing. The…
When I started this newsletter, I wasn’t sure I could commit to writing it every month. But the stories, feedback, and insights you’ve shared with me have kept me going—and I’m so glad I did. In case you missed an edition, you can catch up on all previous issues here. Together, we’ve explored what it…
Not everyone is going to get you—and that’s okay. During a recent speaking event, I realized that not everyone is ready to unhide. Some may not see its importance, and others aren’t ready to face the parts of themselves they’ve been hiding. But here’s the truth: hiding and unhiding are part of a continuum. Some…
Sometimes, it’s in the stillness that we see how far we’ve come — especially on our journey of unhiding. How often do you take the time to pause and reflect on your progress? In a previous UNHIDING issue (April 2024), I discussed the power of the pause — how taking a moment between the steps…
Have you ever felt that nervous, exhausting pressure to keep a part of yourself hidden? Most of us have. And yet, there’s something powerful when people share those personal stories and challenges. When they open up about their struggles, it allows us to feel less alone and permits us to acknowledge our own. Celebrities have…
