Life Happens

with Lisa

Hi! Welcome. I’m Lisa, and I’m so glad you’re here. 
 
This blog is your space for real talk, fresh starts, and finding your joy—no matter what life throws your way.
 
Grab your coffee (or matcha!), and let’s Bounce Back together. 
 
Let’s do this!
Hot Chocolate in June? Why Not May 30, 2025

It’s been a rainy spring here in Ventnor, New Jersey—and now, I’ll be honest…
I love a good rainy day.
And here’s why:

There’s something about the sound of rain that invites you to slow down.
To light t...

Continue Reading...
Ghosted at 59: Chips were involved May 28, 2025

Started the day like a champ.

Two miles with my weighted vest. Feeling strong. Energized. One Beyoncé power strut away from running the world.

Then midday hit—and so did reality.

That thing I was h...

Continue Reading...
Catch Your Way May 28, 2025

Friday night, Johan Rojas—the Phillies’ centerfielder—made an incredible play.

Like most game nights, I was texting with my boys, Jacob and Ari. 

We’re a sports family—Ari lives with me, and Jacob’s...

Continue Reading...
I Want a Divorce...Now What? Your 5 Step Survival Guide May 28, 2025

Your 5-Step Survival Guide

Divorce is one of the most emotionally charged and life-changing decisions you can make. This guide is here to help you take your first steps with clarity, confidence, and ...

Continue Reading...
Getting Clarity: Name It to Navigate It May 22, 2025

Why You Might Be Solving the Wrong Problem—and How to Finally See the Truth

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself,” but you can’t put your finger on why?

You’re not a...

Continue Reading...
Breaking Up Is Not Easy…Prepare for the Moments May 14, 2025

Recently, I’ve been meeting a lot of women who are taking that step—you know the one. The leap out of their comfort zone to change their relationship status from married to separated, and ultimately, ...

Continue Reading...
You Are Not Your Divorce, Your Debt, or Your Rock Bottom May 09, 2025

How to Step Off the Treadmill of Shame and Start Again

What if the exhaustion, anxiety, or shame you’ve been feeling... wasn’t just stress, but a sign that you’re carrying something that was never m...

Continue Reading...
The magic book is out there. Feb 20, 2025

I remember reading my first self-help book by Louise Hay. 
My son was a baby, and now he’s 30.
Since then, I’ve read countless books, searching for the secret to
happiness, the magic formula that would f...

Continue Reading...
I’m not good at art. #growthmindset #ownyourtruth #rewriteyourstory #yesiwaswrong Feb 12, 2025

For years, I told myself, I’m not good at art.

Yeah, I was wrong.

We have to stop telling ourselves we’re not good at this or that. We have to start paying attention to the stories we tell ourselves...

Continue Reading...