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Addiction is something many of us have experienced, whether we ourselves have battled with addiction, guilt and shame, or we know a loved one, friend or family member who is dealing with addiction. According...
Read moreUncertainty is one of the only things we can be certain of in life, so we need to learn to become comfortable with the uncomfortableness of not knowing. In this week’s blog and podcast, I am going to talk ab...
Read moreWe all know that community is important for mental health, but what happens when people demand too much from us? How do we know when and how to say no before we feel drained and burnout? As I discuss in thi...
Read moreHave you ever tried to achieve a goal, like losing weight, getting a new job, or curbing overspending, only to be disappointed when your efforts don't bring you any closer to your dreams? Have you ever avo...
Read moreThe New Year is often considered a fresh start for most people and a time to make resolutions and set goals for the upcoming year. One of the most common goals is to eat healthier and change your diet. But w...
Read moreWe all want holidays, but we often feel guilty about taking even a day off. In many cases, we find ourselves in a catch-22: we have so much to do, but can barely get through it all because we are exhausted a...
Read moreBy now, I am sure you have heard about the dangers of artificial blue light. Almost every day there is a new article talking about how you shouldn’t sleep near your smart phone, or how you should avoid spend...
Read moreIn this week's blog and podcast, I talk about my daily routine, how I stay mentally and physically healthy while traveling and working odd hours, and how jet lag can affect mental health and tips to deal w...
Read moreThere has been a lot of talk about CBD lately: is it safe? Is it good for us? When should we take it? Where do we find good-quality CBD products? In this week’s blog and podcast, I spoke with Ret and Adriaan...
Read moreThis week’s blog and podcast is a follow up to one I did recently on depression with my daughter Dominique. I received a lot of amazing feedback and questions from all of you, especially on the reconceptuali...
Read moreBY DR. WILL COLE Your brain is one of the most brilliant parts of your body. Everything from our hormones to our digestion is controlled and impacted by how well our brain functions. But sadly, our modern d...
Read moreBY DR. MARK MAYFIELD For many of us, asking for help is a difficult task. We don’t want to seem needy or weak. Add trauma to that “ask for help,” and the process of reaching out can almost be crippling. Why?...
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