Why Neurodivergent Rejection Feels Like Scar Tissue

Why Neurodivergent Rejection Feels Like Scar Tissue

Imagine walking into a meeting and seeing two colleagues whispering. For many, it is a minor curiosity. For someone with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it can feel like a physical blow to... Read more »
No Longer, Voice: A Closer Look at Food Noise

No Longer, Voice: A Closer Look at Food Noise

King Erysichthon, so the ancient Roman legend goes (Ovid, Book VIII), was arrogant and contemptuous of the gods, for which he was severely punished: He was made to experience a voracious hunger,... Read more »
Why Adult ADHD Hurts Well-Being: The Procrastination Link

Why Adult ADHD Hurts Well-Being: The Procrastination Link

Imagine standing in front of a mountain of unopened mail, a gym bag that has been packed for three days, and a work project that was due yesterday. For many adults, this... Read more »
The Shadows We Carry | Psychology Today

The Shadows We Carry | Psychology Today

People tell me quietly that they do not feel enough in certain spaces. They say they become too visible the moment they enter a room. They explain that in one setting they... Read more »
What Happens When a Child’s Thoughts Don’t Turn Off?

What Happens When a Child’s Thoughts Don’t Turn Off?

When Lisa contacted me to discuss concerns with her 11-year-old daughter, Lilly (names in this example have been changed), she described her as highly anxious. Lisa’s call resonated with what I hear... Read more »
The Subversive Power of Being Human at Work

The Subversive Power of Being Human at Work

I used to think my work was practical. I teach leaders how to listen, really listen. I coach people to say the hard thing. I help teams slow down long enough to... Read more »
How We Present the Political Gender Gap Matters

How We Present the Political Gender Gap Matters

Gender disparity in political leadership is seldom cast as the overrepresentation of men (71 percent in the United States and worldwide). Rather, in public discourse, the gender imbalance in positions of power... Read more »
What Porn, Affairs, and Early Romance Teach Us About Desire

What Porn, Affairs, and Early Romance Teach Us About Desire

“I feel like I’m watching too much porn,” “We want our sex life to feel like it did when we first met,” or “I’m having an affair and I know it’s wrong... Read more »
The Art and Value of Paying Attention

The Art and Value of Paying Attention

Your attention is a crucial asset and resource. Its proper application can be a differentiating factor in your life and work, in distinguishing you in relation to other people and, crucially, in... Read more »
Snow Day! Learning From Free Play

Snow Day! Learning From Free Play

After all is said and done, we can raise two cheers for the technology that enabled parents, educators, and even some students to avoid entirely losing instructional advantage during the long pandemic... Read more »
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