We get it backwards when we think that we have to become someone better before we can trust ourselves.
Actually, self-trust is at the start. It’s something we can cultivate right where we are. It’s what helps us to do and try everything else.
How would your life be different if you treated yourself with kindness and trusted you'd be on your own side?
Let's find out! I support fellow humans as they grow their trust in themselves.
There are two ways that we can work together one-on-one:
Self-Trust Sessions: Learn to have your own back in all areas of life. Get ongoing support as you cultivate the relationship you want with yourself.
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Start With Kindness: Identify one bite-sized way to begin changing how you relate to yourself and start putting it into practice in your life.
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Self-Trust Sessions
You've been looking to others for cues about who to be—how to think, act, speak, look—for so long that it's hard to remember what is really you and what is a performance.
You've made yourself as small as possible to avoid being a burden, setting aside your needs so others can have what they want. You're afraid to upset anyone, so you hold back your opinions until you're sure they match those of the people around you. You've been trying to fit yourself in around the edges of other people's lives, searching for where you belong.
It's exhausting to be everything for everyone and it never satisfies your longing for deeper connection.
What would be possible if you knew that there was someone who would be with you no matter what? What would you love to try or to experience if you knew that there was someone who would absolutely have your back through the whole process?
Just so you know…that someone can be you.
Your relationship with yourself is lifelong. Like any relationship, it requires tending. Learning to be on our own side is what helps us recognize our inherent worth, express ourselves with courage and integrity, and connect deeply in relationships.
You can cultivate the relationship you want with yourself.
The Self-Trust Sessions include...
Complimentary Hello Session
Before we commit to working together, we'll meet for a free 60-minute session to make sure we're a good fit. I'll answer any questions you have. You'll experience what it's like to work with me and take away insights and practices to apply in your life.
Hello Questions
These questions are designed get you thinking deeply about what is and isn't working in your life so we can focus our time together where it will help you most. They also help me get to know you and how I can best support you in our work together.
Self-Trust Sessions
You don't have to figure this out alone. Twice a month, we'll spend 60 minutes together on Zoom (audio only). We'll set you up to build your self-trust as you make your desired changes real in your day-to-day. I will listen deeply, ask you questions, guide you through exercises, and reflect back what I hear. You'll bring your honesty and openness. We'll both bring a lot of curiosity and kindness.
Personalized Practices
How many times have you read or heard something that seemed like it would make a big difference in your life only to have nothing really change? Each session, we'll make a plan for how you'll take your insights from a nice idea to something you'll practice putting into action in your daily life.
Session Recordings
When an idea is helpful it seems like we'll never forget it...but those details can get fuzzy so quickly. With a session recording you don't have to scramble to take notes and can revisit those a-ha! moments anytime you want. On top of that, clients say that they get new insights while listening to their recordings.
Self-Trust Inventory Workbook
The Self-Trust Inventory Workbook will help you get clear on what builds or undermines your self-trust, reflect on what self-trust currently looks like in your life, and celebrate and choose next steps based on what you've learned. I'll also share additional resources along the way to support the work we do in our sessions.
Tracking Questions
We cover a lot in our time together. These quick, to-the-point questions make it easy for you to record your top takeaways and reflect on what's working and what isn't.
Email Support
You're not alone. I'm available for accountability, check-ins, practices, and celebrations between sessions.
You can trust yourself.
Your investment is $250 per month with an initial commitment of 3 months so we can gain momentum and create lasting change.
Let's start by saying hello.
- Step 1. Schedule a complimentary, no-obligation 60-minute Hello Session. You can do that right here.
- Step 2. Your confirmation email will include a link to your Hello Questions. Before we hop on the phone, I’d like to know a bit about you and what you’d like to get out of coaching with me.
- Step 3. You will return the Hello Questions to me at least 48 hours before your booked session.
- Step 4. At the scheduled time of your Hello Session, we'll meet on Zoom (audio only—no need to get dressed up). You'll experience what it's like to work with me as a coach and we’ll use the opportunity to make sure we’re the perfect fit before you commit.
- Step 5. Then we’ll get started! After your Hello Session, if it feels right to both of us to continue working together, we’ll meet twice a month for at least 3 months. I’ll tell you the exact steps for getting started. If you decide not to work with me or if we aren’t a perfect fit, I’m happy to share other resources to help you get what you need.
Have questions? Send me a message.
Start With Kindness
You don't have to be so hard on yourself. You don't have to have it all figured out, get it together, or never make a mistake. You can ease the pressure, have some fun, and encourage yourself along the way. You can stay with yourself when things get tough.
You don't have to shrink yourself, downplay your needs, or ignore your feelings to earn your place. You can treat yourself as someone capable, valuable, and worthy of the very best support.
You can choose to be on your own side.
The ways you’ve pushed yourself to be better haven’t helped you enjoy your life or deepen your relationships. They’ve just made it harder to feel ok with who you are. You're already generous and caring toward others...now it's time for your kindness and support to include you.
...but where do you even start?
That's exactly what we figure out together in Start With Kindness.
We'll look at how you treat yourself in your day-to-day life and how that impacts the way you act and feel. Then we'll identify the top place you're getting in your own way and figure out your first step in doing something more helpful.
Start With Kindness includes...
Self-Kindness Inventory Workbook
Before we even get on the call, the Self-Kindness Inventory Workbook will help you gently and honestly examine the way things are right now. You'll look for what's already good as well as what's not quite working. That'll help us focus our time together where it will help you most.
Self-Kindness Starter Session
You don't have to figure this out alone. We'll spend 90 minutes together on Zoom (audio only). During this session we'll take a closer look at patterns and pinpoint where you're getting stuck. We'll test out ways you can try something different and you'll get to experience what it feels like when you're kinder to yourself.
Personalized Practice
How many times have you read or heard something that seemed like it would make a big difference in your life only to have nothing really change? We'll make a plan for how you will take your insights from a nice idea to something you will practice putting into action in your daily life.
Session Recordings
When an idea is helpful it seems like we'll never forget it...but those details can get fuzzy so quickly. With session recordings you don't have to scramble to take notes and can revisit those a-ha! moments anytime you want. On top of that, clients say that they get new insights while listening to their recordings.
Tracking Questions
We cover a lot in our time together. These quick, to-the-point questions make it easy for you to record your top takeaways and reflect on what's working and what isn't.
Self-Kindness Check-In Session
After a couple of weeks, we'll meet again for 30 minutes to check in on how it's going. We'll celebrate your progress. We'll also make any adjustments needed to help your practice fit you even better.
You can be on your own side.
Your investment is $200.
Let's start with kindness.
- Step 1. Click the “Book Now” button below to schedule your 90-minute Self-Kindness Starter Session and submit your payment.
- Step 2. Your confirmation email will include a link to your Self-Kindness Inventory Workbook. It will also tell you how to join our call and where you can schedule your 30-minute Self-Kindness Check-In Session (two weeks after your Self-Kindness Starter Session).
- Step 3. You will return the completed Self-Kindness Inventory Workbook to me at least 48 hours before your booked session.
- Step 4. Then, we’ll have our 90-minute session! We'll meet on Zoom (audio only—no need to get dressed up).
Have questions? Send me a message.
Since beginning work with Johanna, I have learned to be inherently kinder to myself, which is huge! I gained a lot of perspective from the subtle and gentle but effective self-inquiries that she guided me through. Johanna was genuinely concerned with my progress and backed it up with organized systems. While I normally feel the need to do everything on my own, I gained a lot of momentum through our work together and realized the importance of having support through hard times.
—Cynthia
I was able to gain clarity on any situation after a session with Johanna with a clear direction of what to do to move forward. She had a lovely way of asking reflective questions that I could contemplate and rise to the occasion to show up in my life. I also loved being able to come up with metaphors and visuals that would help guide me through situations. It made it more tangible and fun! I would recommend working with Johanna to people who need a gentle touch and who struggle taking up space in their lives. She is very insightful and creates a safe space for others to feel confident to be big and bold and brave!
—Julie
I loved Johanna's open, empathetic ear and her ability to make me feel seen and heard. Through our coaching sessions, I have been able to settle deeper into my values and confidence when having difficult conversations with family. I've recognized stories that were holding me back from living more authentically. I would absolutely recommend working with Johanna. She is kind, genuine, and willing to go deep.
—Melody H.
