How to Control Your Emotions Learning how to deal with emotions includes learning how to feel what you're feeling. Sounds simple, right? Not always. Because for a lot of people who learned that only a few feelings are acceptable, it can be hard to do. This is how...

When I was a child, my sisters and brother and I ran wild and free over the land my grandparents took care of. Almost 3,000 isolated acres, inland of San Diego, CA, bordering Mexico, we were the only ones there. It was heaven! Practically penniless, usually barefoot,...

If you're uneasy and uncomfortable because the world is becoming a dangerous place, you're not alone. It's impossible to escape the news of horrific school shootings, the weather going wild, crazy politicians, war, and the economy. Any one of these things can trigger...

Emotions are key to healing. But most of us aren’t taught that emotions other than happy, nice, people-pleasing, with a little bit of ruthless ambition, are acceptable. As a result, most people have lost touch with their feelings, and the very important messages that...

Are You Bored, Blah, Meh? Recently, I spent an hour talking with an expert researcher about emotional health and wellbeing on my public radio show, Living From Happiness (KSFR 101.1fm). We talked about a lot of ways to reduce anxiety using fun! The expert is Dr. Mike...

I shared a personal story about my experiences with a loved one suffering from high-functioning depression in another post. He did what is very common for people with high-functioning depression — he tried to hide it in alcohol, drugs, food, and work. He was fantastic...

Exploring the limits of biological psychiatry with Daniel Bergner is the focus of this fascinating episode. From questioning our understanding of psychosis to biological treatment modalities, and from exploring the differences between brain and mind to how biological...

Feeling sad and feeling anxious are two common signs of ambiguous loss. Dr. Pauline Boss, one of the world's leading experts on ambiguous loss. In this podcast, she shares insights and research in her newest book, The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of...

You're thinking of working with a new therapist, someone you don't know and maybe don't want to offend or disrespect. But, oh my gosh! Santa Fe is a special place, and it attracts a lot of really interesting people, many who are experts in their fields. We’re blessed...