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What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

Jan 20, 2026 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, People Pleasing, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Waiting for someone to “see the light” and change their behavior keeps everyone stuck.” ~LMB The number of families cowering, ducking, and silencing to a reactive adult is more than most people can imagine. Many families are tip-toing around the men in...
The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

Jan 5, 2026 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Standing up to harmful behavior is as necessary in your home as it is on the job and in the world.” ~LMB Last week’s post talked about Standing Where Others Cower. This week’s post shares how to do this. The daily toxic messaging spewing from...
Single-Earner Households: Are You Controlling or Partnering with Your Spouse?

Single-Earner Households: Are You Controlling or Partnering with Your Spouse?

Aug 18, 2025 | Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Giving your spouse an “allowance” sets up a parent-child dynamic every time. Financially partner, don’t control.” ~LMB Managing money responsibly is not for the faint of heart. Balancing saving with spending on your own is hard enough; throw another...
Are You Robbing Others and Harming Yourself?

Are You Robbing Others and Harming Yourself?

Mar 31, 2025 | Changing Me, Changes We, Self Empowerment, Women's Empowerment

“Managing others’ emotions robs them and harms you.” ~LMB Every time you silence yourself to avoid your partner’s blow-up, lie to keep others from feeling sad, tiptoe around someone’s rage, or brush off a hurt to avoid a loved one’s defensiveness, you are...
How to Cultivate Compassion for Healthier Relationships

How to Cultivate Compassion for Healthier Relationships

Feb 24, 2025 | Changes We, Changing Me, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Compassion fosters relationships and caring nations. Extend it beyond your circle.” ~LMB The greatest need for human beings is the need for love and belonging. Compassion is vital to getting these needs met. Compassion allows you to connect with the experiences of...
Staying Grounded in Chaotic Times: A Guide to Finding Strength Amid Uncertainty

Staying Grounded in Chaotic Times: A Guide to Finding Strength Amid Uncertainty

Feb 17, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Culture, Self Empowerment

“When everything around you feels amiss, focus on getting grounded.” ~LMB Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs, filled with ecstatic joys and tremendous hardships. These fluctuations can occur in relationships, careers, or the broader political and emotional...
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