The Tale of a Mom’s Pursuit of…Coffee
Once upon a random fine day, my twin babies had a medical appointment in a far away land. Land where sick children became healthy, and where hope was restored for all the parents in the world. (Aka, an outpatient office located in a hospital setting about an hour drive from our house.) Which is not […]
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, It’s a Good Time to Talk About Grief
I’m writing this article to deepen the conversation about death and grief. This uncomfortable topic of human death in our American, Western culture where we deeply value human life. The thoughts and theories in this article are timeless and applicable to death from anything and under any circumstances outside of coronavirus; it speaks volumes to past, […]
The Post-Partum Mom’s Readiness and Return to Work
The United States of America is one of two countries in the world that does not have a federal law requiring businesses and corporations to offer paid Maternity Leave for their employees. A country built on the esteemed climb to achieve the “American Dream” with ideals for Family Values. And some really do live this […]
5 Things to Keep In Mind for the NICU Mom
First of all, congratulations on your baby(s)! Or to your interested party to whom you might send this article if you assessed they will benefit from the tips. I add plurality because twins are often times born early at a low birth weight, requiring a NICU stay. “Stay”, like at a hotel with special accommodations. […]
Why We Appreciate Abusive Primary Caregivers/Parents
Attachment is an irresistible, enduring force that cannot be avoided. Whether we are aware of our personal style or not, it is always in operation. Behind the curtain. Alternatively, behind the scenes. The doors are always available for business. It influences our personalities, relationships, and worldviews. Every single human being walking this earth has developed […]
Healing Trauma and Depression: A Path to Recovery
Trauma, in its many forms, has the power to cast a profound shadow on our lives. Its effects often reach beyond the surface, seeping into the very core of our being, affecting our mental and emotional well-being. Among the various repercussions, trauma is closely linked to depression, creating a complex web of challenges that many […]
How left brain dominance is causing the emerging meaning crisis
The Divided Brain: A Growing Imbalance On December 17, 2018, I encountered a Rebel Wisdom podcast featuring Iain McGilchrist, a renowned psychiatrist who has spent decades studying brain hemisphere differences. In the episode, McGilchrist introduced his theory of the divided brain, which suggests that modern society increasingly views reality through the lens of the left […]
Liberating conflicts through the recognition of no objective truth
As a collective, we all share one planet but as individuals, we live in different worlds. Our worlds overlap, more with some less with others, but completely with none. Have you ever met a person who believes EVERYTHING you believe? I know I haven’t. There are probably only a few people in your life whose beliefs […]
Navigating the Spiritual Path with Psychedelics, Meditation, and Maps of Insight
The rise of psychedelics is allowing more people to experience profound consciousness-expanding states. At low doses, psychedelics enable us to see unique perspectives, revealing aspects of reality that are usually hidden. While a high dose can allow a user to have a full-blown mystical experience. These experiences are so gripping that they make normal waking state consciousness […]
What is depression? Everything you need to know about this mental illness
Depression is one of the most debilitating and costly conditions in the world today. According to the WHO (world health organization) over 264 million people suffer from depression globally. Between medical costs, loss of productivity, and missed days from work the total cost of depression is reported to be 210.5 billion per year. While some are more likely […]