Some people live with gaping holes in their souls. For reasons that are not always clear—even to psychologists and psychiatrists—these folks I call special people
Struggling to Stay Sober? Try Some Self-Compassion
In this interview I did for one of the nation’s leading recovery programs, I describe how self-compassion is critical to overcoming drug addiction and alcoholism
The Industry of Aging
An excerpt from Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined Chapter 6 – The Industry of Aging: Pop Culture, Wrinkle Cream, and Annuities In this culture
5 Steps to Making a Big Change
We all harbor a secret hope that the tough situations in our lives will magically get better. We yearn, hope, and pray for something to
Control is an Illusion: Know When it is Time to Let Go
Human beings are interesting creatures. We think we rule the world, but at the same time, we’re all aliens. As newborns, we’re plopped down on