Recently, the young actor Timothee Chalamet created a stir when he stated that “no one cares about ballet and opera.” Although the backlash was swift and strong, there is no doubt that classical art forms are struggling in the modern world. The audiences are aging out, ticket sales and funding are dwindling, and venerable classical institutions need to find links to popular ...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to feel like you’re falling short?

You might be having a perfectly good day… and then suddenly, there it is. An advert for a new skincare product. A “miracle” supplement. A fitness routine promising to flatten, lift, smooth, or reverse something.

Before you know it, a quiet thought slips in:

“Maybe I should t...

This past weekend I had the joy of facilitating a Women’s Circle for women over 60. The focus of the 2-hour event was “Calling Forth the Poet Within.” The participants lit up as they tapped into the hidden poet inside of them. It was especially fun when I gave them prompts to write about significant memories. The most popular prompt was to write a poem starting with, “I Want...

Women often tell me there was a moment when they noticed a shift.

They’re standing in the kitchen reaching for something, or walking up the stairs, or trying to keep up with their grandchildren at the park – and they notice something has shifted. They feel slower. Heavier in their joints. Less like themselves.

And the quiet thought that follows is the one...

Emotional eating is a complex behavior that involves using food as a means to cope with emotional distress or seek comfort. It can have profound effects on both our physical and emotional well-being. Understanding the causes and consequences of emotional eating is crucial for developing effective strategies to address this behavior. In this article, we will delve into the nu...