A Personal Note: Resilience, Loss, and the Work of ThrivingI work hard at living authentically. And while I’m deeply passionate about the science of positive psychology, that doesn’t mean I float through life with a smile plastered on my face. The truth is, sometimes...
You know what’s wild? I started planning for the holidays… in April. And no, I’m not obsessed with twinkle lights or wrapping paper. I’m obsessed with thriving. Because here’s the scoop: The “holiday season” doesn’t start in November. It starts with...
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” That one sentence flipped my world upside down. I was elbows-deep in goal-chasing mode, checking boxes, pushing harder, always aiming for the next milestone. Then I read The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama, and BOOM. One...
Let’s Get Real About Weight, Health, and What Actually Works I’ve spent decades helping people feel better—mind and body. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: you can’t outsmart biology, you can’t hate yourself into change, and you sure as hell can’t...
Why Friendship Takes More Than Good Intentions I love my family and adore my work — but friendship? It’s irreplaceable. Especially the kind shared with strong, grounded, passionate women who embrace life fully, aren’t afraid to shed a tear, and know how to laugh until...
I like my doctor and feel that I have a partner in my health care. She spends ample time discussing my concerns, and I never feel rushed or dismissed. (I've shared my LPa cholesterol nuance in the past, which is a reality I'd rather not deal with but have to.) As a...
Ahhh...the holiday conversations. "I know you probably think it's bad in your line of work, but I started xyz medication." (Hint: the injectable medication is making headlines daily for its use to treat obesity.) Yes, I was a little taken aback. No, that's not what I...
I struggle with life's shades of grey - yes or no, black or white, right or wrong - but life isn't clear-cut. So, when I invited members to share their thoughts on semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, your responses were plentiful and...
Getting a Ph.D. has been included in my last two Letters to Future Best Self, but it may be time to abandon that goal. (More info Letter to Future Best Self below.) In May of 2021, I watched my sons graduate from undergrad and graduate school after navigating remote...
I'm struggling to start this update as we face another stressful historical world event. The Walking Book Club is about helping people find greater well-being, and we seem to have quite a few challenging events in succession. So today, I'd like to invite you to join...
