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The wellness world can be overwhelming. There is so much advice out there, much of which is conflicting, that it is sometimes hard to know what to do or even who to believe. It can also affect our mental health, making us feel guilty if something that promises to “change your life forever” doesn’t work for us, or if we

We all struggle with challenges in life, and find different ways to deal with and overcome these challenges. But what happens when our ability to cope turns toxic? What happens when our desire to survive ends up hurting us? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with therapist, author and grief counselor Kati Morton

By Dr. Will Cole There is an epidemic in America. Close to 5.2 million people in the United States and 1 in 8 people 65 and over are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. As the sixth leading cause of death in America, this debilitating disease destroys quality of life for those diagnosed while they are still a

Therapy is not only for big issues like PTSD or acute trauma, but also the stuff we deal with every day, from people pleasing to how to have boundaries as an empath. Indeed, there are many kinds of therapies and therapists out there, all of whom have unique specialities and skill sets. In this week’s podcast and blog,

Food can bring people together—just try to think of one major event or holiday that is not marked by a shared meal. However, for many people, food can also be crutch, something that holds them back and prevents them from living the life they want. In this week’s blog and podcast, I talk with certified eating psychology

Dealing with money can be incredibly stressful—even just talking about it can give some people anxiety. This is even more true amid a global pandemic, where so much is unknown and uncertain, and where many people are not even sure where their next paycheck will come from. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with p

We all have those times in our lives when a little spring cleaning is necessary. Things build up, we keep stuff that we don’t need and before you know it, we have a cupboard or garage full of clutter that we make sure our house guests don’t see. But what happens when our desire to keep things turns toxic? What happens

Yes, sometimes our emotions can drive us crazy. But did you know that they are also an incredible source of data, a way to learn how to be in the world? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with author, speaker and Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Susan David about how our emotions are an important source of data,

Bad is bad, right? Well…not always. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with acclaimed science writer John Tierney and pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister about their new book, The Power of Bad, how we can harness our negativity bias for good, why bad is the best teacher, how to avoid anticipating t

2020 has definitely been one for the books, and it isn’t even over yet. Amid a global pandemic, so much is uncertain and unknown. What will the future look like? What will tomorrow look like? What will the world be like after all of this is over? It is not surprising that so many people are struggling with anxiety, gri

Being a parent can be challenging, especially when it comes to teaching your child how to handle the hard stuff in life. There is a thin line between being overprotective and being overcritical, and often there are situations where doing or saying the right thing seems impossible. In this week’s blog and podcast, I spe

For many of us, a brain injury comes from something big: a car accident, a major fall or a sports injury. We don’t realize how common brain injuries are and how they can affect both our mental and physical health. In this week’s blog and podcast, I interviewed neuropathic physician and bestselling author Dr. Kabran Cha