Why diets & tracking apps don't always work
It's all about weight loss It’s obvious that eating is not just about sustenance and health in our culture. Eating is social, emotional...


How failing helps us succeed
A beloved family member is beginning a journey in the field of Engineering, so I decided to join them in reading an assigned college...


Mindfulness Matters
Years ago, I learned to make figure eights on a sheet of ice. As a competitive skater, I was required to learn a variety of old-school...
What Drunk Drivers Taught Me
Happy New Years! It’s a time for a new beginning, for a celebration. Many celebrations involve alcohol, and unfortunately, people...


A Therapist Answers The Most Common Questions About Depression
I’ve worked with many people who are experiencing depression and working toward recovery. These are the most common questions that come...


Using mindfulness for emergency calm
As I enter the hotel ballroom, I know immediately. This group is as large as promised. Over 200 people fill the room. They are laughing...

Make your New Year's Resolutions Successful
I absolutely love the New Year. It feels like a clean slate. New Year’s resolutions abound. Wellness memes, articles and tidbits fill up...


Do you have trouble asking for help? Read a Parable: The Sherpa's Wisdom
For a change of pace on my blog, I'm sharing a parable (a short story with the purpose of conveying a moral/or principal). I hope you...


Surviving the Holidays After Loss
When you have experienced a painful loss such as a breakup with a significant other or the death of a loved one, holidays can be...

Is your new love interest Prince Charming or Prince Creepy?
Whether you are a teen first exploring romantic relationships or if you are an older adult returning to the dating scene after divorce,...