In this podcast (#359) and blog, I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more!  As Whitney notes in her n...

In this podcast (episode #358) and blog I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes ...

I am sure you have heard the ancient tale of Narcissus: he fell in love with his reflection in the water, lost his humanity and turned into a flower. This is where the term “narcissism” comes from, although ...

In this podcast (episode #356) and blog, I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some peopl...

Content warning: the following blog contains a general discussion about the concepts of abuse and trauma bonding. By talking about the topic of trauma bonding, I will mention different types of abuse. If you...

In this podcast (episode #353) and blog, I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus, why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has d...

In this podcast (episode #352) and blog, I talk about how our emotions can affect our relationships and how we can learn how to express our emotions while being mindful of the other people in our lives.  Fi...

In this podcast (episode #351) and blog, bestselling author, podcast host and holistic meditation and wellness teacher Kimberly Snyder talks about connecting to your true self, realizing you are more than e...

In this podcast (episode #350) and blog, I talk about the importance of asking for help and why we all need help at times! The Beatles really got it right. There are times when we will cry out “Help, I need...

In this podcast (episode #348) and blog, I talk about the importance of compassion and forgiveness, and how these qualities impact our wellbeing.  I recently started watching a popular show on Apple TV calle...

In this podcast (episode #347) and blog, I speak to bestselling author and founder of Girl Talk Sarah Pendrick about owning your worth, cultivating self-love, and so much more! Sarah has helped thousands of ...

In this podcast (episode #346) and blog, I talk about how to manage your mental health when a relationship changes or ends. Relationships can take all sorts of forms and have many different functions. We may...