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Transitions can be destabilizing. Think about other big changes you have encountered in your life…the earliest transition I remember is my first experience in a sleep away camp; I was probably 8, and I knew no one.  It was hard, but I finally found my…

You gain wisdom with age, but sometimes it comes hand in hand with a nagging sense of regret. It's like looking back and realizing all the 'should haves' and 'could haves.' I'm thrilled to welcome back a returning guest on the show today, Dr. Barry…

During my life as a Financial Life Planner, conversations often revolved around investment performance, especially after a poor year in the markets.  The central question always arose: How does one measure performance? Is it based on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual increments? Or is…

As you know, I talk a lot about finding meaning, purpose, and finding your passion in this chapter of life. I have been reading Mind Full to Mindful: Zen Wisdom from a Monk’s Bowl by Om Swami.  In it, he talks about the idea of…

Good news: You don't have to become a meditation master to experience the benefits of mindfulness. In fact, you don't need any special skills or equipment at all. Today we dive into the realm of mindfulness and meaningful living with our guest, Serge Prengel. Serge…

With the sudden burst of warm weather, Spring became Summer—at least for a few days.  The result was an explosion of flowering trees, bushes, and plants. My neighborhood became a canvas of color. The beauty of this natural spectacle was so stunning that it left…

Are you ready to make a change but don't know how to start? In this episode, Philip Pape breaks down the barriers and shares practical advice to begin your transformation towards weight loss, improved fitness, increased strength, and a longer, healthier life. Philip Pape is…

Ordinarily, I would avoid this expression like the plague. ‘Man-up’ implies the idea that rather than working through feelings, pain, remorse, or other emotions, one should simply layer on a coat of impervious armor and carry on. I can’t think of anything more destructive to…