The Weekly Vlog

All About the Butterfly Hug Nov 05, 2025

This week I want to teach you the science behind the butterfly hug. This is not the same as the butterfly kiss, which is...

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Bright Line Bedtime Jun 04, 2025

In this vlog, I want to talk about how to manage the “muchness” of life, especially if you have multiple priorities—a jo...

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Healthy Dopamine Rewards May 28, 2025

Barb sent in this question: “Recently, I’ve heard you mention a healthy, gentle kind of dopamine. Can you say more about...

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Avoiding the Mental Binge Apr 02, 2025

Trauma trigger warning: In this vlog, I talk about topics that may be triggering if you come from a background of trauma...

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Bright Line Eating to Maintain or Gain Weight Feb 26, 2025

A few people have written in with questions about a topic I’m excited to cover. Dana wrote, “I have lipodystrophy, an au...

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Decluttering Feb 05, 2025

This week I address two related topic suggestions from Bright Lifers. Nena asked, “Does a cluttered house contribute to ...

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Doing BLE When You Have Young Kids Nov 13, 2024

I was on the Accountability Call on Sunday morning, and a woman needed support. She’s the mother of two small children, ...

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The Morning After Election Day Nov 06, 2024

We had an election last night in the U.S., where I live. I suspect that no matter where you live, you know about it. I’m...

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Two Visits to the ER Oct 23, 2024

Today I’m coming off a near-all-nighter at the emergency room with a loved one. It’s my second night this week in the ER...

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Bunny Slipper Mantras Aug 21, 2024

I’ve been sharing a great deal about anniversaries lately, and today I have another one: it’s nine years this month sinc...

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30 Years of Coin Flips Aug 14, 2024

On Friday, August 9, I celebrated 30 years clean and sober. When I lay in bed that morning, I felt suspended in time: th...

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The Happiest Year of my Life Dec 20, 2023

I was writing in my five-year journal recently and noticed that I started my entry with, “it was a super-sweet day.” I’v...

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