Hitting The Reset Button
Walking the beach at low tide, I get to see patterns in the sand that Mother Earth has reset; those patterns that... Read More
Self Compassion or Self Judgment? You Decide.
Are you aware of how you talk to yourself and whether it’s from a place of self compassion or self judgment? The... Read More
We’re All Suffering From Attachment Disorder
Think you’re not suffering from attachment disorder? Think again. Are you a phubber? Ever been talking with someone (in person), your phone sounds,... Read More
Right Sized
When I look up into the night sky – which I often do – I am awed by the magnitude of it... Read More
The Day The Silence Ends
As thousands from all over the world gathered today in Washington, DC to participate in the Unite to Face Addiction Rally, I’m optimistic that their... Read More
The Business of Recovery – A Delicate Balance
The Universe has a real sense of humor. Last week, I participated in an Ethics Panel in San Diego, with a focus... Read More
There’s No Such Thing As Resistance
When an addict comes to treatment, he is often classified as “resistant.” And yet JL Moreno, the creator of psychodrama, believed there is no... Read More
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
In his provocative new TED talk, “The Opposite of Addiction is Connection,” Johann Hari tells us about his extensive quest to understand the... Read More
When In Doubt, Scream!
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill Okay, I’ll admit it…I’ve been walking through a really shitty time. I... Read More
The Body Remembers What the Mind Forgets
A dear friend lost her sister to alcoholism yesterday, and even though I’m thousands of miles away, my body was remembering what it... Read More
