nancy colierWhen You Keep Getting Triggered by the Same Person (Part 1)Jane, a client (not her real name), was heading out to see her stepfather. She described him as a “raging narcissist,” someone who talked…Jun 29, 2023Jun 29, 2023
nancy colierThe Greatest Gift You Can Give a Long-Term PartnerWhen we think of virtues, we usually think of the classics: wisdom, compassion, humility, patience, fortitude, courage, kindness…Jun 17, 20221Jun 17, 20221
nancy colierAn Ode to Feeling UncomfortableIt seems that we’re no longer willing or able to tolerate feeling uncomfortable. And furthermore, we’ve come to believe we shouldn’t have…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
nancy colierWhen an Old Friendship Needs to Change, or EndNothing stays the same, including us. We change and grow over our lifetimes-thankfully. And often, our longest and dearest friendships need…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
nancy colierinThe ParablesWhy Chasing a Better Past Chases Away Your Life NowI’ve been on countless spiritual retreats in my life: days, weekends, weeks, and ten-day stretches during which I sat in meditation…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
nancy colierWhen Jealousy Is More Than Just JealousyAnn was sobbing because her husband had “proven” that he considered her less important than other people; he valued and trusted others over…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
nancy colierWhy It’s So Important to Feel All of Our FeelingsThis past weekend I witnessed an event that was both utterly simple and utterly profound, an interaction that beautifully demonstrates what…Jan 16, 2022Jan 16, 2022
nancy colierHow We, as Women, Give Away Our PowerGwen was a working comedian when I first met her. She wasn’t famous yet, but it seemed that she was on her way there. I had never met an…Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
nancy colierinHello, Love“And” Not “But”: The Secret to Healthy RelationshipsContradictory feelings will exist. Embrace them.Oct 17, 2020Oct 17, 2020
nancy colierinHello, LoveWhen Your Relationship Is Not What You Think It “Should” BeThere comes a time in every relationship when you realize that something you think you need and “should” have is not available. What you…Oct 8, 20201Oct 8, 20201