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Playful, effective coaching, consulting and peer support solutions to relationship challenges related to divorce, co-parenting, remarriage, and creating a new stepfamily.

Divorce is a special sort of heartbreak... it's overwhelming and feels like a sucker punch to the soul. - struggling to...
02/15/2026

Divorce is a special sort of heartbreak... it's overwhelming and feels like a sucker punch to the soul.

- struggling to get off the couch?
- unsure what to keep, store, sell, donate, or toss
-wish someone else could coordinate with your ex about selling the house?
-wish you had someone you could vent to whenever you needed support?

We have a new 30 day "Hold My Hand" VIP coaching program for homeowners who are overwhelmed and need to sell their home fast due to divorce. Includes a weekly 45 minute coaching session each week and unlimited phone, text and email support.

PM for more info!

Nice guys often finish last... good men don't. Nice guys do nice things to feel liked and appreciated by others. Often...
02/12/2026

Nice guys often finish last... good men don't. Nice guys do nice things to feel liked and appreciated by others. Often, they avoid conflict or sharing their true feelings, thoughts or beliefs, out of fear of being judged, rejected, or risking the approval of others.

Good guys do nice things for others too... and they clearly communicate their standards, boundaries, and values. They live life based on their values and principles and don't mind expressing them or saying no to requests that are out of alignment or contradict their personal goals or values.

Do you want a "yes guy" or someone who lets you know what he wants or needs with ease?


(May, 2010, Playful Awareness, Lawrence, KS)My late brother Robert choked to death during an epileptic seizure... the da...
01/18/2026

(May, 2010, Playful Awareness, Lawrence, KS)
My late brother Robert choked to death during an epileptic seizure... the day after my 21st birthday. He was 5 years older, had an IQ of 75, and was limited in many ways.

He also thought his little sister was brilliant long before I ever did and believed I could do anything...

In July, 1994, I took a Psychology class as a summer elective and fell in love with the study of the brain and why we do the things we do. On the last day of class, I decided my dream was to become a therapist and gave my own private practice.

12 years later I received my M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. Nothing could stop me... including the deaths of my beloved grandfather (1995), Robert (1998), cousin (2001), and my beloved grandmother/godmother (2006).

In 2009, 2 years later, I did a wild, wondrous thing... I started a play therapy counseling, coaching, and consulting private practice. I had a vision... if people could learn to "play with purpose" and love themselves, they could release and let go of emotional pain and live happy lives.

Some people were excited for my new venture. Many thought I was crazy for trying something I had never done before.

Yet, my Accounting class in high school started a business selling Umbro shorts. I also had a background in sales and had worked in several community agencies as a case manager and therapist, so I had an understanding of what worked and didn't work with clients.

17 years have passed since then... Sure, I've got some degrees, lots of advanced training. More importantly, I care about your pain... your struggles, your fears, your frustrations... I see you.

I don't have all the answers but I prefer to work with you to find solutions that feel right for YOU and your situation...

Let's start TODAY!

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Need some new inspiration in your life? Consider a day trip to a winery a few hours away! Even short getaways give us ...
12/16/2025

Need some new inspiration in your life? Consider a day trip to a winery a few hours away! Even short getaways give us new perspective on our lives, things we love, things we want to change, bucket list dreams...

☀️ saraminges saramingeslifecoach

Want to feel valued and appreciated by the woman in your life? Do her dishes!Do Her DishesDon't buy red roses at the fl...
10/29/2025

Want to feel valued and appreciated by the woman in your life? Do her dishes!

Do Her Dishes

Don't buy red roses
at the flower shop!

She prefers lilac petals...

Actually, forget those too!

Do all her dishes instead!

Hand wash every single
dirty dish and plate
sitting in her sink.

Amaze her!

Watch her lean into
her Aphrodite energy.

She'll sigh with joy
Her eyes will get that
soft bedroom glow...

As she watches you do her dishes!

2025




Pillow fights can be a great way for couples to relieve stress and tension!
10/07/2025

Pillow fights can be a great way for couples to relieve stress and tension!


Stepfamilies who consistently play, laugh, and have fun together experience less stress, and are invested in nurturing a...
10/07/2025

Stepfamilies who consistently play, laugh, and have fun together experience less stress, and are invested in nurturing and developing warm, friendly stepfamily relationships.



Vulnerability is the purest form of self-love. Poets are brave souls who risk rejection every single day when they shar...
09/23/2025

Vulnerability is the purest form of self-love. Poets are brave souls who risk rejection every single day when they share their words with the world.

hosted the Writer's Mingle in September at the , sponsored by and .

She briefly talked about Su***de Prevention Month, her work with Lady Gaga's Foundation, .official, and how a smile and showing people it's ok to be imperfect can save a life.

Participants were encouraged to journal or write a poem with the theme "Bad Blood", to release feelings of anger or resentment.

Many participants chose to bravely step up to the mic and share their poems. Afterwards, they talked about feeling cathartic sense of release.

Write your own poem to release built up anger, rage, and regret. If you are struggling withlife and intense emotions, send us a DM or call 615-906-6475 for support and resources!


Curious how life coaching can improve your life? Want to get clear about your life goals and create a plan to achieve t...
08/27/2025

Curious how life coaching can improve your life? Want to get clear about your life goals and create a plan to achieve them?

I have a special offer for 3 motivated stepparents/adults living with ADHD thru September 5! 1 free 60 minute coaching/consuting/mentor session just for you! Let's take a deepdive into the isue that is stressing you out of keeping you up at night.

Together, we can clarify your concern, dive into your mindset and belief about the issue, and create a plan to solve/manage/contain it.

Interested? Text me at 615-906-6475 or send an email to callsaranow@gmail.com.

Surround yourself with people who celebrate, elevate, cherish and respect you. It feels different. Peaceful, happy, jo...
08/15/2025

Surround yourself with people who celebrate, elevate, cherish and respect you. It feels different. Peaceful, happy, joyful. You are no longer holding your breath, bracing for judgements, criticisms, or feeling like you are not good enough.

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Eat cake (or donuts) for breakfast! Savor each bite and pay attention to the color, texture, taste, and how it feels to...
06/23/2025

Eat cake (or donuts) for breakfast! Savor each bite and pay attention to the color, texture, taste, and how it feels to eat each bite. Food is not good or bad, it just has different levels of nutritional value. Ask yourself if you actually want the donut or are craving joyful, novel experiences

Is burnout holding you back? Sometimes, we just need to get away and see things from a new perspective. ...
06/17/2025

Is burnout holding you back? Sometimes, we just need to get away and see things from a new perspective.


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2402 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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Divorce and Co-Parenting Coaching

Divorce is not death, though it can feel like someone just died. Creating a collaborative co-parenting relationship with your ex can make a root canal look like a walk in the park. Let us help you navigate the choppy waters of post-divorce relationships.

Sometimes, co-parenting coaching involves sessions with both parents together. Other times, it is better to meet with parents privately and have some sessions together when they are ready.

Divorce and co-parent coaching is not therapy. While coaches and therapists both help clients, coaches focus on here and now, with less of an emphasis on emotions, and a large focus on goal planning, accountability, learning and implementing skills of collaborative conflict resolution, peaceful parenting, assertiveness training and mindfulness.