The message came through while I was sleeping:"Dr. Sandra, I can't stop thinking about what you said. About how loyalty became my prison. I've been awake since 2 AM just… thinking."This was from Maria, three months after Soul Story Retreat.She’d spen...

Dear ,Last week I shared thoughts on workplace respect and how toxic dynamics can trigger past trauma. The response was overwhelming—many of you reached out with your own stories and one powerful question:"This makes sense in theory, but what do I ac...

Dear ,Today is Election Day in Jamaica. Elections are about making a choice. And the truth is—not choosing is also a choice.So let me ask you… what are you choosing today?At the Soul Story Retreat, we invite you to choose yourself. To step away from...

Dear ,After a full week of client meetings and speaking engagements, I’ve been reflecting on what separates organizations that thrive from those that struggle with retention, engagement, and morale.It often comes down to one fundamental element: resp...

Dear ,Do you know the most underestimated force shaping your future? Your words.Every time you say I can’t, your mind believes you. Every time you whisper I’ll find a way, your power rises to meet it. Language is not passive nomenclature....

Dear ,In my note this morning, I forgot the simplest, most important thing—signing my name.Every message I send comes from me personally. And I want you to feel that and know exactly who is walking beside you on this journey of healing, resilience, a...

Dear ,What vision are you nurturing in your heart? Healing your body, building a flourishing business, or simply cultivating peace in your soul? One thing will determine how far you go: your mindset.Mindset is the ground beneath your feet, the lens t...

The Space You Left Behind continuedLearning to Love Again After LossEmma is eight now, and she looks more like you every day. She has your stubborn streak, your terrible jokes, your way of tilting her head when she's thinking hard about something. So...

Dear ,Someone asked me recently what it means to "move on" after losing someone you love.It's a question I hear often in my work, usually asked with a mix of hope and guilt. Hope that the pain will eventually lessen. Guilt about wanting it to.The tru...

AfterThe silence is what breaks me. Not just the absence of your voice, but the absence of all the small sounds that meant you were here—your coffee cup clicking against your teeth in the morning, the rustle of newspaper pages, the way you'd hum off-...