Why Addressing Mental Health Alone Will Never Solve America’s Gun Problem
Well, none of us saw this coming, did we? That a bunch of high school students would become the super heroes we’ve all been waiting for. The Parkland, Florida school shooting has been so dominant in the news lately that this article can go without a preamble – but I will tell you that it’s been inspiring for me to see the NRA on its heels like never before. It…
If you feel like a blue dot in a red state…
Before this election actually occurred, I struggled so much with how or whether to write about it. It’s been an event of enormous personal interest to me, and I think that I just wasn’t sure how much the people who read my writing would care, or find it relevant to my work. If you follow me on social media you may know that I’ve dipped a toe in once or…
7 Signs That a Therapist Is Not the Right Fit for You
As a clinical psychologist and a practicing therapist, I have to tell you that I love what I do for a living. Not only was it a lifelong dream of mine to work in private practice, it feels like an absolute honor to bear witness to another person’s growth. It’s a privilege, for sure — and I know that a lot of my colleagues feel the same way. What I…
You FEEL What You Eat (My Revitalize 2015 Recap)
I spent the past four days at the second annual Mind Body Green Revitalize conference in Tucson, AZ. It was an incredible event, and I had a front row seat (literally!) where world renowned experts in wellness and integrative medicine were speaking about physical health, emotional health, sex, biohacking, brain science, and beyond. I want to share some of my favorite take-aways with you. Over the course of the past…
How To End the Comparison Game Right Now
When I was in the second grade I learned an invaluable life lesson that I carry with me to this day. It all started with a “friend crush.” Jenny* was a third grader in my school and she was somehow an early member of the social elite. I mean – everyone wanted to sit at her lunch table. To be completely honest with you, I don’t remember everything about what…
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