Darling, The world of relationships is never easy to navigate. Every time a woman puts on her lip gloss and heels and hits a bar, a club, a restaurant, a library, an online dating site—with the hope of having a fun encounter with a new guy—she is taking a huge crazy risk with her sense...

Darlings, I don’t know about you, but I cannot remember a more dramatic fall season. Seriously. Hurricanes, elections, war, violence, colliding with unprecedented outpourings of support and activism. It feels like everything old is falling away and being remade into something new and unexpected. At times like this, there is nothing familiar to rest on....

Sister, Think Hurricane Sandy is the only powerhouse female around? I’ve got Kris Carr in the house! And in this week’s Ask Mama, I am flipping the switch and yo’ Mama is asking the Q’s.  I recently had the privilege of interviewing my pal, sister, girlfriend, and compatriot Kris Carr (who is also one of...

Think with me for a sec. What scares you the most? Falling in love? Never falling in love? Raising your kid the right way? Or the wrong way? Taking that radical step to get your voice out there in the world? Asking for that promotion? Telling your deepest truth when it might hurt someone? This...

Darling, Who among us has not reached for it with heart, soul, blood, and guts, and ended up trounced, trammeled, and shattered? In this week’s Ask Mama, we meet Sister Goddess Judi on life’s ledge, that special spot reserved for women who give their all, lunge towards their dreams, rush into the unknown with abandon,...

Darling, You will love this fantastic question! I have the most amazing husband in the world. I have 2 beautiful kids and I can’t seem to ignite my sex drive or get out of my grumpy funk. Any suggestions on how to find my sass, my swagger, and my desire again? Emily Dear Emily, Oh,...

Darling, Welcome to the inaugural Ask Mama post! There have been so many requests for a Q&A forum that I have decided to listen and give it up to you and your incredible, powerful questions. I will still hold forth and blog about issues that tug at my soul now and then, but I wanted to...

Darling, Just a quick little reminder… I’m appearing on The Ricki Lake Show TODAY! (Check the “Where to Watch” section at the top right of Ricki’s website for showtimes in your area). We’re having a little viewing party at The Palace this afternoon—I would love for you to join the celebration on Facebook and Twitter. Let me...

Darling, I can barely contain myself… I’m appearing on The Ricki Lake Show this Monday, October 1st!! (Go to the “Where to Watch” section at the top right corner of Ricki’s website for showtimes in your area.) You’ll see me hurl Ricki and her entire studio audience straight into the heart of the School of Womanly...

Rapture. That place, that space, that time. When everything feels, and is, euphoric. So good, so right. You know your place and space in the world. And you want it to last forever. Because every second is better than the last. Rapture is that sense that not only is everything alright—it is better than alright. ...