The Neurobiology of Relief and Release

The Neurobiology of Relief and Release

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It’s been another week, hasn’t it?! Millions of people have been traumatized by the political climate of the last few years. Millions have been traumatized by brutal bureaucracies created to perpetuate systemic poverty, racism, misogyny, ableism, and so much more....

the losses are piling up

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The world lost a beloved leader last week with the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thousands have been paying respects to her and her legacy as many of us grieve and mourn. Grief is a natural response to the loss of a specific person. But...
Things I Love

Things I Love

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Books I Love Bastard Out of Carolina, by Dorothy Allison I read this when it was first published in ’92. It seemed as though the young protagonist of this semi-autobiographical novel was speaking for me. The power of story, written in such a masterly style,...
Happiness Land in Santa Fe, NM

Happiness Land in Santa Fe, NM

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When you’re struggling with a life change, or making a transition — feeling confused and discouraged and disheartened — I’ve found five principles that can really transform challenging experiences into something meaningful. 1.  Time and time again, old core...