by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 23, 2025 | Personal Development
“The only thing worse than being driven by fear is being driven by fear and not noticing.” – Steve “Bear” McKenzie Did you know that I’m a fear buster? The fact that I was driven by fear for most of my life – and that it no longer stops me – means I have a...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 23, 2025 | Personal Development
Today is April 23rd. The day on which my love was born. My partner-in-love, Olly. If you know him, perhaps you’ll wish him a Happy Birthday. And if you don’t know him, you might join me in wondering about the gift of being born. Before you were born, we were One....
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 15, 2025 | Personal Development
“I’ve wanted to do this for years – and I haven’t. I don’t feel ready.” When Jan talks about their idea, their face lights up and they can’t stop smiling. They know what they’d like to do. They’ve been thinking about it for years. And then the insecure thoughts kick...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 14, 2025 | Coaching, Personal Development
I’ve been told I’m too intense and sometimes come on too strong. Still, I have a knack for inspiring people. When people hang out with me, their dreams come out of hiding. They feel seen, heard and “gotten.” Their hearts open with the invitation to be themselves. Why...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 13, 2025 | Personal Development
I’m pet sitting for a charmingly stubborn Bichon Frisé called Ragnar (Rags for short) just a few miles from my home in Portugal. Why would I take a pet sit so close to home, you may ask? Well, for a chance to hang out with this guy. Obviously. I crave adventures in...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 9, 2025 | Personal Development
This story is not mine. It belongs to my ex-husband who has indulged its telling as a gift for those who come after. Jeff was young, free and hopelessly in love with music. It was the 80’s and love wore feathered hair, mascara and tight leather pants. It was...
