Johanna Lyman walks her talk in the true sense of the phrase. I have heard her lead many workshops and I have gleaned new information from each one. She is sharing her passion, knowing that we are all entitled to complete abundance in all aspects of our lives, and we can reach our goals by following her suggestions. She speaks with enthusiasm and joy and it is a pleasure to be in her presence.
One of the most common reasons couples split up is because of infidelity. For many people, infidelity is a hard limit: no second chances allowed, the relationship is over, period. The end.
Nothing stirs up the core wound of betrayal faster than discovering your partner had an affair. Continue reading »
Oopsie! I just realized I never posted this original article on this site… it somehow ended up only on my other website (www.thejoyprofessor.com). As I’ve been writing about each of the dwarves, it might help if you have the original article. 
Some coaches and therapists believe that their clients don’t really understand the dynamics at work in their lives. They think their job is to illuminate the dynamics so their clients can shift them. I encounter people all the time who are very aware of their interpersonal dynamics, but they can’t or don’t want to shift them. Even when those dynamics cause pain and suffering, they’d rather dance with the devil they know. I often say, “Inertia is a very powerful force.” Continue reading »
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been writing about what I call the Seven Dwarves of Smallness. These little gremlins in your subconscious mind conspire to keep you small. They tell you all sorts of reasons why you can’t have, be, and do what you really want. They’re full of lies, but we believe them. They are the sons and daughters of FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real. Continue reading »
Last week I explained the first of the seven dwarves of smallness, Abandonment. Today I’d like you to say hello to Shame. But first, a quick reminder about who these seven dwarves really are. Others call them your demons, but I think that gives them too much power. Continue reading »
A few months ago I introduced readers to the Seven Dwarves of Smallness. Others call them your demons, but I think that gives them too much power. The Seven Dwarves are the gatekeepers to your soul. They are there to protect who you really are. When faced and conquered, you will find JOY. You will, at long last, be able to Just Own Yourself. Continue reading »
