The Girl in the Red Dress – A Poem about Beauty and Loss

In a room, she walked in with an assertive gait The woman in a red dress, whose eyes radiate Who … More

Mental Illness Is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)

Why We Need a More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More

You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special

In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More

A Thought Experiment to Deal with Jealousy

In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More

Growing Up with the Heartbreak Kid – A Tribute to Shawn Michaels

“Whether you love Shawn Michaels or you hate him, it’s really irrelevant; he’s a magnificent athlete, with a tremendous fighting … More

The Need for Self-Compassion (Revised)

Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children … More

Trauma Recovery: Overcoming Your Past

This article explores how, despite the sorrow it brings, trauma engenders a rebirth, in which the victim becomes greater than ever before.

Popular Writing: Why It’s Important to Bring Complex Ideas to the World of Ordinary People

Scientific illiteracy is one the most harrowing challenges of our time; on the one hand, the public is chastised for … More

For Love of the Game: Our Broken Health-Care System

“And tonight, he might be able to use that aching, old arm one more time to push the sun back … More

Recovering My Voice: How My Writing Helped Me Overcome Trauma

When we’re children, most of us have a lot of chutzpah, which is a Yiddish word meaning audacity or fearlessness. … More