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I talk a lot about connection, human interaction and community, and there’s good reason for it. Research strongly underscores their importance, especially during this stage of life. I’m currently in the throes of reading The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD,…

If you’ve been reading these pieces throughout the years, you might have noticed I’m committed to trying new things that can have a positive impact on my health. The latest act of “insanity” occurred the other day when I tried a cold plunge for the…

Today's episode is a special one, born from an unexpected encounter that unfolded in the lobby of the Hotel Matilde in Budapest this summer. As our two-week journey began, I had the privilege of crossing paths with an individual who would soon become not just…

Over the last few weeks, I have spoken with several men who are dealing with health situations. One of them is my mentor and dear friend, Art. He once “rescued” me from my life as an accountant and ushered me into the world of financial…

Before all the summer travel, my exercise routine was humming along: six days a week of weight training and cardio. I was feeling great. Once we went away, I didn’t do any weight training, but we managed to walk an average of 18,000-20,000 steps a…

Kent Weishaus spent 25 years in the world of television production — a realm of celebrities, directing, writing, producing, and navigating the interactions with network executives and large crews. Yet, he realized that much of his TV work was fueling the sensory overload that plagues…

Life is funny. Where we are at the moment often feels like where we will always be. When we’re feeling well and strong, we tend to believe that this state will persist. On the other hand, when we’re feeling sick, it seems as though that…

For some, venturing out to new experiences or making new friends can be a challenge. It’s easy to hope that opportunity will simply come knocking at your door, but in reality, it’s up to you to make things happen.  Today, as I was out for…