Navigating a Return to Dating as a Single, Introverted Parent

By |2022-11-14T17:31:49-06:00November 14th, 2022|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Guest Posts, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , |

Returning to the dating world is never easy for anyone who is newly single (or newly available). As an introverted parent, you also have internal challenges and time constraints to overcome. However, you’re just as capable of building healthy relationships as others. Start entering the dating scene while giving yourself room for solitude and for mistakes, so you can find the right person to grow with.

An Introvert’s Guide to Moving in With a Romantic Partner

By |2022-08-30T16:35:12-05:00September 2nd, 2022|Categories: Guest Posts, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

    Image Source: Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/EdULZpOKsUE) If you are an introvert and you are also in love, then you know about the internal struggle that can rear its ugly head when the idea of moving in together becomes a reality. On the one hand, you love the person you are with, but on the other hand, [...]

Nurturing Your Mental Health While Navigating Chronic Health Conditions

By |2022-06-17T11:27:40-05:00June 17th, 2022|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Guest Posts, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Image Source: Pexels Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you’re consigned to a life of sadness, disappointment, and hopelessness. Whether you were born with a chronic condition or diagnosed later in life, it’s entirely possible to thrive when you have a chronic illness. Joy and optimism can help you build the [...]

How Introverted Individuals Become Their Own Best Advocate in Life, Health, and Love

By |2022-04-28T16:09:58-05:00April 29th, 2022|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , |

Contrary to popular opinion, life as an introvert can be pretty great. You don’t overcommit to social events, you’re naturally picky about the people you’re close to, and you don’t have to worry about spending your monthly budget on drinks or parties.   But sometimes introversion can get in the way of living your best life. [...]

Using Empathy in Your Community for the Greater Good

By |2021-11-24T14:47:13-06:00November 26th, 2021|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Guest Posts, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , |

Image Source: Pexels Empathy refers to the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand how he or she feels. Those who display empathy can help others feel and perform their best. They can also become key contributors within their communities.   Anyone can use empathy in their community for the greater good. Doing [...]

Highly Sensitive – Interdependent – Empowered

By |2021-10-14T16:56:04-05:00October 15th, 2021|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Podcast, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Hey All! Here is a link to my latest podcast interview with Valeria Teles of Fit for Joy. In this talk we discuss finding balance between our inner and outer worlds. We discuss what it means to be interdependent and why that is the ideal state for ourselves and our relationships. In this interview, Valeria asks [...]

Stay connected

Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts.

Testimonials

Thank you for all the words. You’ve created the magic drug I’ve been looking for all my life. Your blog has transformed my life, and I feel like I am on the brink of a most satisfying fulfilling journey…You’ve made me see everything in a new light. I now feel calmer, able to care better for my toddler, less hateful of people around, and hopeful for my future. I am not so afraid for our marriage anymore. — Shilpa CB
Shilpa CB
For the first time in my life I could truly explain, through your words the way in which I experience life and myself. Brenda… It all fell into place. I had found myself and had such a moment of clarity. It felt like such a big weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Finally I felt like it was ok to be me. I was not the only one. I had found people and a little space where I fit in. … I was at work and crying on the inside. Emotions ran wild inside me. I was ecstatic, sad, confused, motivated, i… Read more
Niko
THANK YOU….. you just summed up my swirling thoughts into something i can read with out everything else in my head meshing with it. I finally feel like i can explain what happens within without getting distracted. I’m an Introvert with ADD and it makes it so hard to explain quite what im feeling sometimes. — M.G. on space2live
M.G.
Because of your blog, I know that it is possible for me to have the love that I want one day and that I don’t have to be alone.  — Indepthwoman  on space2live
Indepthwoman

“I was struggling with my daughter (16 at the time) and our constant fighting. You said something to me that changed my life! You were speaking about your own situation and you said to me “my child could not handle my emotions”. This was a HUGE “lightbulb moment” for me and it forever changed the way I dealt with my emotions when I was around my daughter!

I am happy to say that things have never been better between my soon to be 18 year old daughter and myself! I honestly never thought we would… Read more

Mom M
I met Brenda and took the MBTI… I had a fairly good understanding of these types before the meeting but was impressed by the depth of knowledge that Brenda shared with me. She clearly has a passion for this work and a gift in imparting the information. There have been doors opened for me because of our talks… — Alan Hintermeister
Alan Hintermeister
That courage and dedication you so generously share with the world, has inspired me to push myself a little harder, persevere at each task a little longer, dig a little bit deeper to where the answers just “feel” right to both my humanity AND my spirit. Your insights have reinforced my direction and given me additional tools that help me clear my path. I’m wired into my creativity as never before and the new music is pouring out of me faster than I can record and produce it; this is the Un… Read more
Gary
Brenda has truly opened up a space for introverted types on the ‘net, and her self-revelations are always inspiring. Her voice is one I always look forward to. She is one of the writers that actually played a part in my return to writing.  — S.E. of Sunflower Solace Farms
S.E. of Sunflower Solace Farms
I think I want to print out your articles and hand them out as a sort of relationship waiver form. “You want to be my friend?….You are interesting in going out? Here read this first. Sign here to acknowledge that you have read and understand the enclosed material. Thank you.” Seriously. I think it would work. — Guerin Moorman
Guerin Moorman
You’re so honest in your writing. It’s bold. It’s frank. It’s wonderful. I could definitely see the work you are doing here as a useful book. It could save/make a lot of relationships! — Jimmi Langemo
Jimmi Langemo

Join us on Facebook

Go to Top