Welcome to the X.

When I think of flexibility, my brain immediately thinks of yoga. Yes, I know how my body feels after an hour on the mat. Unused muscles are brought back to life and I feel more alive and “in” my body. It’s good and I know…

Whether you’re married or partnered, there will be times when you need to have difficult conversations. But retirement is one of those challenging discussions that many couples don’t address until the ground is coming up fast.  That’s why I invited Amy D’Aprix to join me…

As a teenager, I remember vividly hearing my parents on the phone following the notification of someone’s death. A quiet pall fell over the house, and whispers ensued. Someone they knew was suddenly gone, and I surmised their feeling of mortality became a reflecting point.…

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what matters and why it does. My mental gymnastics began with trying to understand the lessons I learned growing up. What mattered to my father and my mother? Unfortunately, I never heard from their mouths directly, but I can surmise…

Is it really more difficult to learn new things as we get older or do we just become stuck in our ways? While it’s easier to stay comfortable, this doesn’t mean we should stop ourselves from growing. Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as…

Clint Arthur’s initial career plan was to become an investment banker after he graduated from Wharton Business School. Instead, he turned down a job offer from an investment bank in New York City and moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream of becoming a screenwriter. …

It’s not hard to notice that we’re in the throes of another health crisis. Hospital beds are filled with patients suffering from COVID, flu, and RSV (especially for children). According to a friend, who runs the pediatric unit at a nearby hospital, the Intensive Care…

Chapter X isn’t a solo affair for those who are married or partnered. With these transitions, you may be navigating life changes that have been dormant for years, which can unexpectedly strain your relationship. Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been…