I just had an opportunity to see Zoolander 2. As Derek first looks for his son after many years of being apart, he fanaticizes about him being athletic, thin and good looking. He’s disappointed and aghast when he’s met by “Fatlander” -- the way his son is referred to...
We all have our own distinct story and define “dysfunction” in our own way, as it impacts each of us differently. Whatever the dysfunction is and to whatever extent, letting it have power over you and sustain control over your life is taking away from the life you...
We all fall victim to beating ourselves up. For some of us it is merciless and for others it may just be our initial thoughts and we are easily able to brush it off and merely take notice of it, rather than buy into relentless self-deprecating thoughts about how we...
Through my non-profit “Thru My Eyes” I interview parents who are faced with life threatening illnesses and enable them to leave a video legacy for their children and loved ones. People often ask me, how are you able to sit and speak with someone so intimately, while...
Spot It and Stop It In Your Children. Why is it that we all know what it takes to maintain a healthy diet, yet many are on a roller coaster of losing weight and gaining weight with no reprieve? Our children are no better off. Especially those that have weight...
We don’t often contemplate how we approach our relationships. Is it with openness and enthusiasm, reluctance and precipitory anxiety or in some other way? The way in which we approach our relationships impacts on the behavior we exhibit while we are in the...
Important life lessons we can utilize each and every day. Wouldn’t it be nice if making decisions were as easy as deciding what flavor of ice cream we wanted to eat? Most decisions that we make are not black and white and leave us with strong, powerful, and at times...
We grow up with very distinct messages, both overtly and subliminally, that the most sought after state is one of “happiness”, a “positive attitude” and eternal “gratitude.” Our society supports these ideas and ideals. Take a look at all the posts on social media that...
Earlier in my life I was lopped into blame and anger for my dysfunctional family which compelled most of my behaviors up until young adulthood. Until then I committed to living my life meaningfully “in spite” of my family. I felt resentful, sadness and disappointment...
A woman marched into the locker room at the gym earlier today and expressed that she could not continue to work out. She had been running on the treadmill while watching the news and she felt herself getting progressively more and more anxious seeing and...
