I generally don’t watch reality television. In the case of The Golden Bachelor on ABC, I made an exception. Both friends and clients were buzzing about this show so as a lover... Read more »
Think about the last time a partner, friend, or family member really listened to you – no distractions, just full attention and care. For a moment, the world may have seemed safer,... Read more »
The world feels heavy these days. From a changing climate and global conflicts to economic uncertainty, daily headlines can leave even the steadiest among us feeling anxious and drained. It’s understandable if... Read more »
Imagine your friend is stressed about an exam. Do you crack a joke to lighten the mood, reassure them it will be fine, or distract them with a walk? We make these... Read more »
There’s an old Latin phrase that has stayed with me lately: Succisa virescit. The translation roughly means, “When cut down, we grow back stronger.” Originally the sixth-century motto of the Benedictine Abbey... Read more »
Imagine standing at a crossroads: one road leads to a steady job close to family, the other to a risky opportunity abroad. There’s no clear “right” answer – only trade-offs, uncertainty, and... Read more »
Psychological science is really our best shot at making sense of how people think, feel, and act. It’s rooted in old philosophy but runs today on experiments, observation, and data. Back in... Read more »
Imagine a teenager watching their dad pace the kitchen after a layoff. The stress lingers in the air, silent but heavy. Years later, that young adult may still carry echoes of this... Read more »
As a relationship and attachment scientist, couples therapist, and coach, I hear it all the time: “My partner is avoidant.” “The person I am dating is anxious.” “I think I am avoidant.”... Read more »
You’re running on little sleep, cradling a restless toddler who has just entered their “no” phase. Every fiber of your body wants to snap, but something steadies you — the ability to... Read more »