Will stupidity be the death of us? Could stupid people doing stupid things cripple or destroy civilization, maybe even cause our extinction? Is it possible? Likely? Inevitable? Suggesting that stupidity is an... Read more »
Sometimes it is the things we choose not to do that can have a powerful impact on our lives. It is certainly true when it comes to self-care. Think about how it... Read more »
As someone interested in both morality and human motivation, I’ve found myself thinking recently about the connections between burnout and moral injury. Burnout, as you may have experienced viscerally, is a state... Read more »
Can one bad apple spoil the entire bushel? In science, a single flawed study can sometimes distort a larger body of evidence. A recent report, “Prozac use for childhood depression skewed by... Read more »
Often, when a client sits down on the couch and wants to tell a recent story about a relationship, they go back. Sometimes way back, even decades. The current event is just... Read more »
For the cofounder who has outgrown the partnership, it feels tight. You notice yourself getting smaller in meetings. You wonder whether the partnership is worth it. Eventually you stop giving feedback, because... Read more »
Commitment uncertainty is one of the major challenges couples may present with in couples therapy. Commitment is typically a fundamental part of an exclusive romantic relationship. It influences how partners invest in... Read more »
What is trust, really? As a couples therapist, I’d define it as the feeling that your well-being matters to another person, and that this care shows up in their actions. We can... Read more »
In August 2023, my cardiologist strongly suggested that alcohol may be causing an irregular heart rhythm. I didn’t read the summary until I saw him the day before my 2024 appointment. That... Read more »
I believe that discovering, speaking, and living our truths, along with unconditional self-love, are the true medicines for our wounded hearts and traumatized bodies. Psychedelic psychotherapy (PAT) helps us access both. Each... Read more »