Over the years — personally and professionally — I've learned that emotionally healthy people bring clarity and peace, while emotionally unhealthy dynamics create confusion, self-doubt, and exhaustion. Many people find themselves drained, anxious, or questioning their own judgment after time spent with someone whose behavior feels manipulative, self-centered, or emotionally unsafe. Whether in dating, friendship, family, or business, these dynamics leave people feeling depleted and unseen. Recognizing the patterns early can protect your emotional well-being, […]

Several years ago in San Diego, I found myself doing what so many of us do—I was venting to a friend about everything that was going wrong in my role as VP of the Northeast. She listened patiently for a good half hour, and then she said something that stopped me in my tracks: “Lynette, I hear what you don’t want… and I’m wondering—what is it that you do want?” I was stunned by her insight. Even more stunned […]