Practicing Intimacy: Have you “lost that lovin’ feeling”?
Here’s the thing: I am 40-something, married to the same guy for 20 years, mommy to a 9-year old, working a couple of part-time jobs, and helping my husband care for his elderly grandparents. My idea of the perfect date night includes tacos (thank you Baby Jesus for...
Does Winter Make You SAD?
It’s cold and gloomy outside and there doesn’t seem to be enough coffee and carbs in the world to help me shake this nagging wintery funk. My energy is low, my weight is up, and please don’t ask me to go anywhere that requires “real” pants. I am pretty sure I am...
Is it possible to prevent depression with exercise? (Here’s a hint: Yes!)
Researchers say preventing depression is possible with only one hour of exercise a week. And yes, a leisurely walk around your neighbor counts! Recent research findings provide significant evidence that exercising one hour per week can help prevent depression. Medical...
Holiday Stress: Conversations, Emotional Triggers, & Expectations
It’s hard not to wonder what the holidays were like for the humorist Victor Borge when he said, “Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year.” Perhaps family gatherings produced feelings of anxiety rather than comfort and joy? Or maybe there were intense...