Seven Marriage Myths – Part 2 Posted on June 17, 2026, updated on June 18, 2026 by Gateway Counseling I said in our last blog that the divorce rate for first marriages is 40%. This represents a lot of pain for couples and their families. How do we bring that rate down? One way is to not fall victim to these myths. Understand the realities of what it takes to build a happy and… Read More
Understanding Perfectionism and Self-Criticism Posted on June 10, 2026, updated on June 18, 2026 by Gateway Counseling 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, updated on June 16, 2026 by Gateway Counseling 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, updated on May 21, 2026 by Gateway Counseling 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
