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Have you ever experienced a time when nothing seems to flow? You know, those times when finding a pathway to feeling on track seems nearly impossible. I certainly know that feeling—it’s a battle I face regularly. I find myself in a constant struggle, trying to…

Yesterday, I returned from the C3 writers conference, my first experience with this remarkable group of caring, creative and engaged writers. Their genres were as diverse as they were in experience, gender, age and attitude. But what was most striking to me was their generosity…

Today, we're getting to the root of a problem that plagues 80% of the population at some point in their lives: back pain. Dr. Lysander Jim, a spine health specialist, is here to shed light on this frequently misunderstood problem. Dr. Jim's journey into the…

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…