Posts by Rosa Carrasco-Vergara
Ep 197 – Delayed Gratification- The Antidote to “I Want What I Want When I Want It”
Looking back, I can see I had this ‘I want what I want when I want it’ mentality in many areas of my life. But now that I’m in recovery and emotionally mature, I’m able to see that it had a lot to do with immaturity. I’m now able to delay my gratification and make…
Read MoreEp 196 – Denial 4.0
A few months ago I recorded an episode called “Denial 3.0” and said that I had no doubt that in the years to come, I will be recording even more episodes about me coming out of denial as this is a lifelong journey. Who knew that it wouldn’t be in the years to come but…
Read MoreHere’s How to Achieve and Maintain Healthy Life Balance
Issue 8. January 20, 2023 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ So many people are seeking balance, especially given the new year and all those resolutions to “do better.” What does “balance” mean exactly? And how do you get there? Let’s use the metaphor of balancing on one foot to relate to what life…
Read MoreHow To Have a Good Life: Think Good Thoughts – Here’s How
Issue 7. January 13, 2023 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ Managing our thoughts and our minds is the most powerful way to change our lives. We’ve been taught what to think and why, but not really how to think. When we let our mind go on autopilot, the results can be disastrous. Here are several ways for how to think, and especially…
Read MoreEp 195 – Your Step-by-Step Guide For How to Mindfully Rekindle Old Friendships
I recently talked to a friend from recovery who asked me if I had any advice or experience when it comes to rekindling an old friendship and of course I do so I wanted to share the advice I gave to her with you as well. This week’s episode 195 of the Fragmented to Whole…
Read MoreWhy Forgiveness Is So Important and How To Do It
Issue 6. January 6, 2023 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ In 1994 I kicked my father out of my life. It wasn’t one particular thing he did, it was really his lack of acceptance of me for who I am. We ended up being estranged for 11 years before reconnecting. During those 11…
Read MoreEp 194 – How to Know if You’re an Adult Child- Part 2: The Other Laundry List
Although ACA started as Adult Children of Alcoholics, it is now referred to as Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families because whether your parents were addicts, alcoholics, chronically ill, mentally ill, militaristic, super religious, etc. any kind of family dysfunction can lead to the same set of traits. This week’s episode 194 of the…
Read MoreWhat Codependence Is and How to Get Out of It – Keep The Focus on Yourself
Issue 5. December 30, 2022 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ When I found out that I was codependent I was completely blown away! I couldn’t get over the fact that I had never heard this term before, given how introspective I was and how many self-help books I’d read. It took me awhile…
Read MoreEp 193 – How to Know if You’re an Adult Child- Part 1: The Laundry List
A huge part of my recovery has been coming out of denial and part of my denial journey is coming to realize that I am what’s called an Adult Child and then, once I realized that – that more traits of an adult child apply to me than I once believed. This week’s episode 193…
Read MoreHow Fixed Versus Growth Mindset Affects Your Thinking and Behavior
Issue 4. December 23, 2022 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ If you’re not familiar with the concept of a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset, understanding it can be life changing! Actually, the life changing part is moving from having a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Here’s the gist: if you have a fixed mindset,…
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