Why Women Keep Falling for the Same Kind of Man — Even When They Know Better Posted on June 12, 2026 By Holly Carranza, Life Coach at Gateway Counseling One of the most frustrating experiences for many women is realizing they keep attracting — or being attracted to — the same kind of man over and over again. Different face, different career, different style… yet somehow the relationship ends in the same emotional disappointment. Maybe he… Read More
Understanding Perfectionism and Self-Criticism Posted on June 10, 2026 A Complete Guide to Understanding, Healing, and Moving Forward Doing things well has never been your problem. But feeling good about what you’ve accomplished? That’s the part that seems to stay just out of reach. You refine the email until it’s right, then send it, only to immediately wonder if you said something wrong. You… Read More
Seven Marriage Myths – Part 1 Posted on May 18, 2026 If believed will sabotage your marriage. Currently only 46% of U.S. adults are married 1, down from two-thirds in 1950. Cohabitation has risen and divorce rates for first marriages are around 40%. At the same time, research shows married adults have higher life satisfaction, better physical health, and even live about two years longer than… Read More
The Gut–Anxiety Connection: A Life and Brain Health Coach’s Perspective Posted on May 14, 2026 If you’ve ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach before a big moment or noticed digestive discomfort during stressful periods, you’ve already experienced the powerful link between your gut and your brain. As both a life coach and brain health coach, I see this connection play out constantly in people who feel stuck in cycles of… Read More
