New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy
Here is a great article on happiness and neuroscience from bakadesuyo.com https://www.bakadesuyo.com/2015/09/make-you-happy-2/
13 Reasons Why Not
For the past two weeks I’ve had an internal debate about whether or not to watch the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. Normally I wouldn’t share my TV indulgences in a blog post because, well, who cares? However, this is different. If you have a tween or teen in your life, this matters. Pop culture …
Scientists Have Pinpointed The Annoying Genetic Mutation That Turns Us Into Night Owls
An enlightening article for those whose sleep patterns don’t fit the typical 8-hour pattern or who feel they can never get enough sleep. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-say-they-ve-finally-pinpointed-the-cruel-genetic-mutation-that-turns-us-into-night-owls
Confessions of a Late Bloomer
True confessions: I never really wanted to be a couple therapist. I tell people that I was a late bloomer when it comes to couple therapy. It’s more accurate to say I was dragged, kicking and screaming, into the world of couple therapy by my friend, Krista. I always found the idea of couple therapy …
Let My Wife Pee in Peace
Let My Wife Pee in Peace Great, informative article by my friend, Paige, about her wife’s regular experiences using a public bathroom. Something cis-gendered folks don’t even have to think about.
You’re Not Crazy, It’s Just PTSD
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) makes people feel crazy. Really, really crazy. I am not even joking about this. Imagine living in a constant state of high alert or sensing danger all around you without knowing why. If you found yourself spacing out and not remembering what happened or wandering through life feeling disconnected from people …
Surviving Life in a Post-Election World
Regardless of political leanings, it’s safe to say that most of us feel the effects of the increased negativity in the political atmosphere. The tone of our public discourse continues to spiral downward. It seems our country is in the midst of an existential crisis, and it ain’t pretty. Frustration, defensiveness, and anger abound. In …
Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships
Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships This audible download should be required listening for all humans who have been in a relationship, are in a relationship, or want to be in a relationship. I recommend this to all my couples and, because I’m kind of a dork, I also give it as …
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The Gender Revolution Is Here
The Gender Revolution Is Here A beginner’s primer on dismantling gender constructs and some helpful definitions related to challenging the binary definition of gender.
What Was She Wearing?
A friend recently shared with me and several of her other friends a message that she received from her child’s gymnastics coach. The coach had requested that parents bring sweats or some other type of cover for the girls to wear between their competitions for the girls’ “safety.” My friend was uncomfortable with the implication …