You may be surprised to learn I spent a number of years as a ‘castmember’ at Walt Disney World in Florida. No, I wasn’t inside a cartoon character suit or dressed up like a Prince–I just waited tables–but it was a significant chapter in...
So, my good friends at Loveland & South asked me to write up some simple tips for their wellness issue to start the new year. I sent my article their way, they loved it–and needed me to cut 80% for space. So whether you’re dropping in from the web, or...
Almost nothing is more damaging to a relationship than infidelity. And one thing that is said by the vast majority of people who step out on their partner is “I never meant to.” This may seem like a cop-out, but it’s usually true. This doesn’t...
What’s Burnout? The World Health Organization is reworking their definition of the ‘Burnout syndrome’ in hopes of sparking some much-needed conversation about what goes on in certain occupational sectors. But this is also a good reminder for each of...
Tidings & Triggers It’s here, ready or not. Have you picked a ‘holiday survival guide’ yet? I wanted to write up a great list of self-care survival tips and ways to navigate difficult relationships we often encounter at these get-togethers, but...
Jeff was everybody’s favorite guy–to ask for favors. He picked up the slack at work, volunteered three different ways at church, kept his phone alerts on all the time. His wife stopped coming to social gatherings with him. “I can’t stand to...
Beth checked the social apps on her phone again, even though it’d only been three minutes since her last look. But this time, payoff. Anita reacted to your post As she tapped through the notification and the little red heart appeared, a wave of pleasure and...
Going to see a counselor is a tough call for a lot of men. Despite changing narratives about masculinity, emotions, and relationships, some guys still see going to therapy as a mark of failure. But nothing could be further from the truth. There is a lot to gain, and...
What does it take to really forgive someone? It’s understandable that there is confusion around what this really means. We’re already talking about something emotionally-charged; after all, if I’m tossing around the idea of forgiveness, it’s...
What comes to mind when you hear someone say they’re “triggered”? The term has evolved to refer to almost any emotional upset. Sometimes it’s used to dismiss how someone feels when they’re impacted by another’s words or behavior....
