What if consciousness isn’t something that exists only in complex brains, like our human brains, but instead is a fundamental process that occurs across all life? Recent research suggests that consciousness can... Read more »
In How to Train Your Dragon—the 2010 animated film and the surprisingly good 2025 live-action remake—a young Viking named Hiccup lives in a village that equates worth with how well you can... Read more »
Watching horror films is a very popular form of entertainment – for some people. Research on horror films suggests which elements are particularly scary, and reveals the kinds of people who are... Read more »
Recently, I was having lunch with my beloved friend Sharyn when I mentioned how anxious I was. She nodded and said calmly, “Yep, you’re the most anxious person I’ve ever met.” But... Read more »
Lately, I’ve noticed a theme among my clients and, similarly, in myself. Many of us are in seasons that demand sustained focus and mindful energy. We are pushing toward something important while... Read more »
Most of us have experienced the quiet power of a mentor, someone who helps us see ourselves differently, challenges our thinking, or reminds us of what we’re capable of. But if you... Read more »
Picture a new parent awake at 3 a.m.—not because the baby is crying, but because they can’t stop checking if the baby is breathing. Their mind loops: What if I miss something?... Read more »
Co-authored with Galit Romanelli, M.A. Jim and Yolanda look tired. After 13 years and four children together, they are deep in the finger-pointing, cold-war stage. Jim admits he’s happy to just “bear”... Read more »
Ever walked into a room and instantly sensed your partner was upset, even before a word was said? That intuitive guess is part of what psychologists call empathic accuracy: your ability to... Read more »
An enmeshed relationship is one where interpersonal boundaries are blurred. The people involved become so emotionally intertwined that it’s hard to tell where one person ends and the other begins. This can... Read more »