“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever” – Thomas Jefferson “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself “-... Read more »
For millennia, bards, poets, and troubadours have captivated audiences with stories of the risks, pitfalls, and challenges of finding and keeping the perfect romantic partner with whom to live happily ever after.... Read more »
Without question, humans are fascinated by romantic relationships and love. A disproportionate number of popular songs pertain to love (see Hobbs & Gallup, 2011). Art often pertains to love and relationships (Miller,... Read more »
The negative effects of workplace stress, overwork, and burnout are widely recognized by healthcare professionals, employers, and workers worldwide. Decades of research acknowledge both the need for and many benefits of creating... Read more »
Like many of my peer contributors to Psychology Today, I bathe regularly. Of course, I bathe mindfully and with intention, if not outright compulsion. Now that I have your attention: While I... Read more »
In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they’re companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet research has... Read more »
In my practice, this is a sticking point that comes up again and again when working with neurodiverse couples. Two people recollect the same experience — a dinner, a spat, a vacation... Read more »
In a recent episode of The Hard Skills podcast, I dug into the double-bind familiar to so many women leaders navigating workplace politics dynamics: Speak up and risk being branded “too aggressive”;... Read more »
If the world seems more griefy than it once did, you’re not wrong – grief is everywhere. We’re reading, writing, and googling on the topic more than ever. The use of the... Read more »
There’s something sacred about memory. How we hold one another, moments in time together, the connection, the love, and being in union as we merge together as a unified memory. The most... Read more »