Dax Shepard's Podcast Interview with Kate Hudson is What Having a Healthy Conversation Looks Like

What was surprising in this interview was how self-aware Dax is? Dax speaks candidly, vulnerably, and confidently (an amazing combination) that he felt “less than” quite often while dating Kate

Mental Wellness, Mindset, Personal Growth, Relationship Advice, Relationship Building, CommunicationKaren Otani MorrowSeptember 22, 2022relationship building, communication, how therapy helps, therapy, Mental Wellness, awareness, Self-Awareness, emotional awareness, level up, healthy relationshipsComment

Don’t Set Another Boundary without Doing These 5 Things First

Have you ever read about setting boundaries and tried to apply them to your life only to have to walk away from that person? But it’s okay, there’s a positive quote for that on social media, “If someone can’t respect your boundaries, remember the problem lies in them, not in you,” right?

These quotes and articles may make you feel good, but they often don’t tell the whole story.

Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mindset, Personal Growth, Reframing, Relationship Building, TriggersKaren Otani MorrowSeptember 8, 2022self-help, boundaries, how to set boundaries, Self-Awareness, self-improvement, emotional intelligence, Personal GrowthComment

Boundaries Not Working For You? Try This Instead

We all have moments in our lives where we have to set boundaries with someone. It may be a friend, family member, or co-worker. Boundaries are important because they tell people how we want to be treated.

Relationship BuildingKaren Otani MorrowJune 25, 2021boundaries, relationship building, cultivating happy relationships, taking responsibility, e, empowerment

Silence is not The Best Response. It’s also a Form of Abuse

In my last blog, I talked about popular media posts that says, “Stop saying sorry.” Today, let’s talk about another popular quote that keeps coming up on social media. And sometimes, it’s shared by social media platforms that promote spirituality, enlightenment, and wellness.

Relationship Building, CommunicationKaren Otani MorrowJune 17, 2021silent treatment, silence is a powerful answer, silence is abuse, commnication, Personal Growth, relationship building

If You Want the People in Your Life to be More Honest with You? Then You Have to Be the Kind of Person Who Can Handle It

Familiar scene. Two people get into a disagreement. When they finally clear the air and makeup, one friend says to the other, “I wish you would have said something a long time ago instead of holding it in all this time.

Relationship BuildingKaren Otani MorrowJune 4, 2021Honesty, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Relationship BuildingComment