Bio

Strange as it may sound, I sometimes feel as if my life has been guided along on a very specific path. It’s as if there have been signposts along the way, each step leading to the next and culminating in where I am today.  And it feels as if there has been a purpose.  I’m excited to know there will be more to come and life feels exciting and filled with a sense of wonder.

For example, how did I start writing?  A result of meeting a remarkable and wise elder African-American woman in the bathroom of a book store.  Now, how good is that!  I went into my booth and damn, no toilet paper.  I could have dripped dry, but rather meekly I called out, “Could you please pass me some toilet paper?”  Much to my amazement this woman, who bless her heart passed me the toilet paper, waited for me and we had a lengthy conversation.  She shared her phenomenal life story with me and asked me if I was a writer.  She then told me I had something unique to share and that I needed to write, ending with, “You know it’s not an accident that we met, don’t you?”  In fact, she said that it was fate.

I puzzled over this meeting.  No doubt arose as to whether I would write, as I am not one to miss the significance of such encounters.  Rather, it was a question of write about what?   I didn’t have to wait long.

A few weeks later I had a casual date which resulted in my discovery of what I have now come to call “the split”.  It led me to realize that by mid-life people often still have a powerful desire for a romantic relationship, but they no longer believe real love exists. Ouch!  What a bind!  My Best Relationships Ever program (coming soon) was designed to resolve that split.

As I was writing this program, another ouchie (yes I can make up words) occurred.  The man I loved, and I do mean loved, told me he was no longer attracted to me because of my weight gain.  My momentary hurt turned into one of the best gifts I have ever received and became my Fall In Love With Your Body Now program – and I can almost guarantee it is not an approach you have seen before and you will be surprised.  I love this program!

My point is that everything I develop is a result of personal life experience and that is probably why I am so excited to share it with others. Sure, I still struggle with things on occasion, but I can say with deep appreciation that my life is great.  I am enjoying the ride.   I believe strongly that it is because I have learned from my experiences and, most importantly, because I have come to realize that life is perspective and I get to choose my perspective.  We have all the power to create a great life – and it happens from the inside out.

Throughout the years, I have enjoyed providing trainings for treatment centers, hospitals, and prisons, as well as developing and teaching my own workshops. Without hesitation, though, I can say that life experience is what makes for alive information that can be shared with passion. Oh, and by the way, I was able to stay focused enough to collect a few formal degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University, 2 Master’s Degrees, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, Ca.

My vow to myself for a very long time has been that whatever circumstance I face in life I will utilize it to learn and grow and that I will remain open to the wonderment of life-and love.

I love sharing with others so that they might reclaim their sense of wonderment and belief in love and life.

Welcome.