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Articles on Life Transitions, Relationships & Intentional Living

Writing from Dana Peters, life and relationship coach in Lafayette, CA, on navigating change, relationships and finding your footing.

Latest · June 23, 2026 · 4 min read Why You Feel Stuck: When the Life You're Living No Longer Feels Like Your Own Have you ever found yourself wondering why you're not happier despite doing so many of the things you thought would bring fulfillment? Maybe you've caught… Read article →
April 23, 2026 · 7 min read Why You Feel Disconnected From Yourself Even When Life Looks Good on Paper Feeling disconnected, unfulfilled or stuck when life looks good on paper? Why external validation leaves you empty, and how to reconnect with your values. Read article → March 16, 2026 · 6 min read What To Do When Your Daughter Says She Feels Fat What to do when your daughter says she feels fat: Lafayette, CA coach Dana Peters, MA on supporting healthy body image with an all foods fit approach. Read article → January 12, 2026 · 5 min read Reconnecting With Your Partner After the Holidays Feeling disconnected from your partner after the holidays? Learn how to communicate your needs, rebuild connection, and reduce resentment. Read article → October 27, 2025 · 6 min read Finding Your Way When Work Feels Unsteady: Navigating Career Crossroads in Uncertain Times Have you been feeling off at work lately? Stretched way too thin, unsure where things are headed, or wondering if you’re still in the right place? Maybe… Read article → September 3, 2025 · 4 min read Friendship Changes as an Adult: Why It Happens and How to Cope Discover why friendships change in adulthood, from shifting values to parenting styles, and learn how to navigate outgrowing friends with clarity. Read article → August 21, 2025 · 3 min read Breaking Free from the Avoidance Cycle: Choosing Courage Over Fear We’ve all been there... you know what you need to do, you want to take that step forward that would move you closer to the life you… Read article → August 14, 2025 · 3 min read How to Find What You Actually Enjoy (When You’ve Been Focused on Everyone Else) If you have spent years putting everyone else first (your kids, partner, work, or aging parents) you might suddenly realize you have no… Read article → July 6, 2025 · 4 min read Midlife Isn’t a Crisis: How to Reclaim Purpose, Clarity, and Confidence Feeling stuck in midlife? Learn how to navigate change with emotional insight, clarity, and values-based direction in your 40s and 50s. Read article →