Many of us carry an unspoken expectation into romantic relationships: our partner should be our best friend, therapist, adventure buddy, emotional anchor, intellectual match, and soulmate all at once. And on top of all that, this person should be someone we still find wildly attractive. That’s a lot to ask from one person. Too much,
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My twin sons have their b’nai mitzvah this weekend. This is a rite of passage for Jewish teens, where they are invited to lead their congregation, read from the torah, and speak words of insight based on study and personal values / beliefs. We call this a D’var torah, it’s also known as a sermon.
Rites of Passage: What’s your next one? Read More »
Today is my birthday and I’ll give you a present if I want to!! As mentioned in my last newsletter, at this very moment I’m doing breathwork training in New Mexico. What’s breathwork you’re wondering? It’s a trip. And I mean that literally. The breather sits on the floor or massage table, comfortably on a
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Over the last few months, the northeastern US has seen record snow with bomb cyclones, Snomageddon and lots and lots of shoveling. But not this week! No. This week the magic happened. We’re enjoying a baby end-of-winter heat wave, which just so happened to coincide with daylight savings. Nature is saying you’re welcome and I’m showing
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Dopamine is our brain’s little cheerleader. It’s the reward chemical that lights up when something feels good, like finishing a task or tasting something sweet. That little spark of pleasure motivates and nudges us to keep going. But there’s a catch. Chasing quick hits of dopamine can leave us restless and craving more. That’s because
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Happy New Year, y’all. I hope you enjoyed a few moments of pause and insight, and are ready to get after it. And if that was not your path this holiday, read on…I have some tools here for you that may help with the insights, reflection and plan for what comes next. But first, I’d
A 2026 Plan and How to Not Suck It Up. Read More »
Life moves fast. One moment feels manageable, and the next, something unexpected knocks you off balance. Maybe it’s work stress or a sudden change in plans. In those moments, what helps us stay steady isn’t just mental toughness; it’s emotional resilience. Emotional resilience is the ability to recover and adapt when life feels uncertain. It’s
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Connection. For me, that’s what coaching is about. It’s the deep connection that happens when a coach truly listens, notices what isn’t said, and helps clients uncover what matters most. Coaching also involves lots of supporting activities like tracking progress, gathering personal data, or handling administrative tasks. These aren’t exactly coaching, but they’re necessary to
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Have you noticed how hard it’s become to stay with one thought before another steals your attention? You’re not imagining it. Research shows that our ability to focus has dropped sharply in recent years, and some studies even suggest the average person now struggles to stay focused for less than eight seconds. Constant notifications, multitasking,
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