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Humans are experts at justifying our decisions, even when they're not based on real discernment. We tend to react to past events and come up with a rationale for our choices. But let's face it: we often stick with what's comfortable without asking ourselves if…

The way we treat our bodies can make or break us. Join us today as we explore some common misconceptions about how we treat our bodies and what's truly important for a healthy lifestyle. As someone who’s been a yoga practitioner for almost 40 years,…

As I’ve written (perhaps to a sickening degree) about my reentry into music, I'm having a blast playing with two jazz ensembles. But my major frustration is not getting my skills back after a fifty-year hiatus—it’s learning music theory!  Music theory is something I’d never…

I am sitting in the middle of a forest. There is nothing but the sounds of birds in the trees and the skittering of squirrels among the dried leaves and fallen branches. The trees have yet to bud here in New England, and I can…

Do you ever wonder what kind of legacy you'll leave behind for your loved ones? Sure, your will might divvy up your tangible assets—but what about your values, stories, and wisdom? I’m thrilled to have Susan Turnbull with us. Susan is the founder of Personal…

In a world filled with information overload and conflicting advice, it can be hard to know what to believe when it comes to nutrition. With that in mind, I invited my nutritionist, Jessica Berliner, to join me for this conversation. Jessica Berliner is a clinical…

In my career as a financial life planner, my goal was to look at client situations from various angles, applying the mantra "What could go wrong?" and addressing those potential issues as thoroughly as possible. “What If…” was central to the discussion, and this question…

If there’s one word I would eliminate from the lexicon, it’s the word “should.” I don’t mean in its usage like, “Should it rain, we’ll go to the museum.” No, that’s fine.  It’s the guilt-laden version: “I should go to the gym.” “I should volunteer…