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Getting Unstuck: Step #2, Leaning-In

In my most recent blog, “Getting Unstuck, Step #1, Noticing,” I outlined the skill of noticing as the first step in developing mindful awareness. I quoted

September 25, 2023

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Getting Unstuck: Step #1, Noticing

How we experience our life is correlated to the relationship we have with our thoughts

August 22, 2023

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Getting Hooked

Getting Hooked: The Impact of Cognitive Fusion on Our Emotions and Actions. Learn how being ‘hooked’ to our thoughts can lead to unworkable actions and hinder

July 30, 2023

Help, I Have Anxiety In My Genes!

Epigenetics is the study of how our genetic make-up and environmental circumstances interact to influence our psychological and physical health.

July 6, 2023

The Physiology of Fear

Dive into the physiology of fear, understanding ‘fight or flight’ and ‘rest and digest’ responses. Learn to manage stress and improve mental health.

June 7, 2023

Lions and Tigers and Snakes, Oh, My

Looking closer at evolutionary neurobiology and how it impacts our daily lives.

May 17, 2023

A Very Short History of Mindfulness and Meditation

Delve into the fascinating history of mindfulness and meditation, exploring their origins and global impact on well-being.

May 3, 2023

I Think, Therefore I Am

Taking a look at the root causes of much of our psychological and, for that matter, day-to-day challenges.

April 26, 2023

Understand Your “Caveman Brain”

Unlock the mysteries of your caveman brain, and learn how its primal instincts influence your modern-day behaviors.

April 18, 2023