Testimonials
Holly is totally an expert on loss and still living with joy and vibrancy and peace. She has lost her Mom, sister, her savings and now her marriage/husband and yet she has not only coped but also flourished in spite of all her losses. So many people can benefit from what she has to offer them.
Holly is a pillar of strength for me and I admire her so much for how she has chosen to live her life. She is an amazing woman who has so much to offer other women to help them become empowered too.
— Glenda Lane, Transformational Life Coach. Edmonton, Canada. www.glendalane.com
Before I started coaching with Holly, I felt invisible. I worked so much and I was almost always tired. I was ignoring my needs and wasn’t good at pacing or rewarding myself. During our complimentary session, I got to feel deep, long-buried loving emotions about who I really am, and a lot of compassion for what I’ve been through. I’m no stranger to these methods, but no one was able to “crack” my exterior and get me to love and appreciate myself like Holly did. She gave me simple tools that I use every day, and her compassion and humor got me through a rough time. Since then my abundance has skyrocketed. It all starts in the heart, and Holly gets you connected with your heart and believing in yourself and your decisions. Sign up for an introductory session with Holly, it will change your life!
— Rosemary Sneeringer, Novato, California
I am so grateful for Holly’s knowledge, insights and tools. I learn so much from her, especially the importance of living in the moment. I used to spend so much time worrying. Now, because of Holly, I tell myself: “I have just what I need right now. Life is good.” This has made a huge difference for me! I highly recommend Holly, whose coaching really can transform. With Holly as my coach, I learned to move forward with confidence to embrace just what I want in life.
— Denise M. Brown, Park Ridge, Illinois
I found Holly’s website and e-mailed her because we have the common bond of having young husbands with health problems. My 56-year-old husband was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment last December. Although we have been to support groups through the Alzheimer’s Association, I have yet to find people close to our ages, raising children, and dealing with a similar situation. Through her e-mails and phone call, Holly provided a variety of practical, easy to implement information. For example, Holly told me that the brain is 80% water, and even 5% dehydration can make an impact on memory. I share that information with my husband, and he immediately got and drank a glass of water. Instead of just telling me to take care of myself, Holly suggested going to You Tube to view funny and inspirational videos. I had never thought of that. My husband is also suffering from moderate depression, and Holly is the told me not to let myself get dragged down by that. Holly’s openness in talking about her husband’s health and how she handles the challenges made me feel less alone in dealing with this scary situation. We even laughed about the common thought of, “Darn! It isn’t a brain tumor!” I appreciate everything Holly has done to help me during this challenging period.
— Gincy Heins, Cypress, California
I found Holly’s website one evening when I was googling for caregivers who are women taking care of their husbands with FTD. I had one particular issue in mind when I was searching and that was how do you deal with your husband with FTD and he wants there to be martial relations and his behavior at most times is not in an adult or loving manner. Through tears I searched for the subject matter using these words. “Wife caretaker for husband with Frontal Temporal Dementia and martial relations” Well Holly’s website came up for the first time in the search. When I started to read her articles about her life,her husband Dave, and their 2 children and how she described her feelings, her behavior, Dave’s behavior etc. I knew I had found someone who is walking in my shoes and has learned to find joy again in her everyday life despite all the negative issues that arise with living and taking care of someone with this disease. (By the way, I did not find my answer in the articles but I did find so much more than I ever expected or even thought of. When Holly contacted me after I left a message at the end of one of her articles, I felt so comfortable talking with her that night that we discussed the subject that was bothering me. I felt safe to be able to discuss such a personal matter without embarrassment and also be comfortable with a decision that I already made but just needed to have someone to bounce it off with without judgment. I felt hopeless, alone and afraid when I was searching the internet that night for some answers that I needed about me, the caregiver, and not just about what was best for the patient, my husband. I was so tired of being unhappy and not being able to talk with anyone about how this disease not only changes your spouse but changes your whole life as you once knew it. I knew I needed to find “a new normal” and I had absolutely no clue how to do it. The discovery of Holly’s website and our subsequent telephone conversations has given me the hope that I really thought was gone. She has helped me to be more pro active with myself and also not to be so hard on myself. I know this journey with caregiving will be one of constant change and many challenges. There will be questions that will arise that you will not always have the answers to but with this network that Holly has developed it gives us, the caretaker, the opportunity to ask anything!
— Susan Badaluco, Vermont, USA
“Holly is so intuitive and always seems to know when I need her support. She is always there for me. I’m not sure how I would have managed last year when she supported me through a significant personal crisis. She kept me focused, helped me manage my stress and supported me through it. I know I would not have had the strength had she not been there for me. Not only is Holly a personal friend she is an amazing coach and support. My husband has Parkinson’s disease and I know I will continue to need her support as it progresses. Thank you so much, Holly – you’re my angel!”
— Teresa Meierhofer, Kamloops, British Columbia
It’s so nice to be able to talk to someone who truly “gets it”! Holly is able to identify with my hurting heart and inner conscience because she’s been there, where I am now, and she really knows and understands how difficult my new world is with my husband, who has FTD at age 58. Holly is quickly able to identify and help brainstorm helpful ideas for me to use. Sometimes, I just have nothing else to turn to except my temper – it seems to have gotten the best of me during this illness When I blow up I feel better for a time but it’s very uncomfortable for anyone around me so now, with Holly’s help, I’ve learned some tools to help ward off the big “blow up”. In addition, Holly became an instant friend as she mentored me with her understanding and knowledge. She helped me identify the small little positives that a caregiver needs to hold onto and keep going. Finally, Holly is so in tune to me (we’ve never met) that during our conversations she knows if I’m in good or poor headspace – how do you do that Holly? Thank you, thank you, for being there for me as you continue to help me through the most difficult time of my life!
— Donna Dalziel, Prince Albert, Sk
