Topic: IBS and Emotions

Are You Giving Up or Giving In?

Posted on July 19, 2012 By: Laura

We all have our share of challenges over the course of our lives. What I have learned from my clients that successfully transition themselves in moments of challenge is that they understand giving in.

I used to think I had to give up and giving in were the same thing.

Then I realized that I don’t have to give up to give in. It’s actually the complete opposite

You need to give in to heal a wound, accept a situation, or make a big change in your life.

Giving in doesn’t mean compromising your values, staying in bed depressed, or [...]

How to Ask For Help

Posted on June 21, 2012 By: Laura

How much do you ask for help from others? If you’re anything like I used to be your answer may be never.

I spent too many years doing everything myself. Taking care of my basic needs, my emotions, and stressful situations on my own. Asking for help was not something I was accustomed to doing. In fact I avoided any level of help from others because that meant vulnerability.

But avoiding that vulnerability never made me feel good. But that’s not why I avoided it; I avoided it because it felt safe. I was free from judgment, shame, or whatever negative [...]

Understanding Your IBS Pain

Posted on May 22, 2012 By: Laura

When I first became a coach I worked with people who were stressed about their career. When I coach people who are dealing with a lot of stress I ask them to go into their bodies and discuss all of their life stresses.

I simply told them for one week try stopping once a day and how it feels in your body. Without fail, they all came back to the next session with the realization that they are holding tension, for many in their stomach.

For people with IBS, they are very aware that there is a problem [...]