Trauma doesn't just live in your memories — it changes the physical structure and activity of your brain. New research using SPECT brain imaging is making it possible to see those changes objectively, offering answers for people who have tried therapy, tried...
There’s something about a solo road trip I find so appealing. In a way it feels like an excuse, or maybe permission, for me to sit with myself in such an intimate and uninterrupted way. Not like a vacation. Not like when I sit on my meditation cushion or in a quiet...
I grew up in foster care, dropped out of high school, got my GED and worked my way into medical school. A journey that felt, at the time, like the greatest proof of something I desperately needed - that I was worthy & capable. It meant that the girl who was...
Today, I sat in meditation—something I enjoy doing first thing in the morning. I sip my tea and settle into a quiet space next to where I sleep. Sitting in a lotus position, I decided to deepen the experience by wearing a blindfold and earplugs. This practice helps me...