How I Found Empowerment in Going Back to School
Eleven years ago, at the age of 58, I returned to school for my PhD in transpersonal psychology. As a healer and writer, I thought that my research would be a perfect fit for my life path. In addition to wanting to do research and write books and articles…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Estranged Adult Kids When You Did Your Best
Dealing with the estrangement of adult children, especially after putting forth your utmost effort as a parent, is undoubtedly one of life’s most heart-wrenching experiences. Being disconnected despite having dedicated years to their upbringing…
Read MoreWhat Is Sustainable Tourism and How Can You Incorporate It into Your Travels?
Sustainable tourism, also known as responsible tourism or ecotourism, refers to the practice of visiting a place as a tourist while minimizing the negative impact on the environment, supporting local communities, and preserving cultural heritage…
Read More10 European Cities to Visit for Foodies
Are you passionate about food and enjoy exploring new cuisines, ingredients, and culinary experiences? Do you enjoy dining out and discovering new locations? Europe holds some of the best restaurants in the world..
Read MoreObesity Isn’t a Personal Failing – It’s a Classic Environmental Disease
I’ve had so many patients, friends and colleagues ask me this simple question: “Why, with the obesity epidemic running wild, are we so unsuccessful at finding solutions for it, and preventing it or solving it? Can it really be that it’s just our fault as humans…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do About Your Mental Health?
The term mental health now encompasses a very wide range of conditions. Some of these – schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, for example – can be very serious and complex, requiring careful long-term specialist treatment…
Read MoreSummer Theater Is Hot
Used to be that smaller live theaters did not run year-round. That changed in the last five years. Ok, there is nothing scheduled for August, but Chicago keeps producing excellent theater while drumming up season subscriptions for 2023/24…
Read MoreDo You Journal? 7 Reasons Why You Should!
I’ve been journaling since I was a grumpy teenager. It all started when I received a Christmas present of a 5-Year Diary. I was underwhelmed until I noticed that it had a lock with a little golden key. That lock inspired me to start writing…
Read MoreMoving on in My 60s as a Solo Woman
I am six weeks into my new life back in the UK, and how interesting this stepping stone is proving to be! I decided to invest in a small lodge near the Cornwall coastline to nurture my need as a Piscean to be close to the force of the ocean…
Read MoreHow Mammograms Look at the Older Breast… and New 3D Options
I was recently visiting with a friend who is the chief radiologist at a small hospital in New York. He is a gentle, thoughtful guy. As such, I was a bit taken aback when he proclaimed that he wished we could just throw mammography out…
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