Have you ever wondered how to manage risk, harness creativity, and access the unconscious? If so, this episode is for you. I recently was featured on The Inner Revolution podcast hosted by Dr. Renee Mudrey. Our conversation centered around The Power of the...
Yes, is nice. It moves things along. It collaborates. It pleases. Yes is a smile and a wink. But No is bold. It’s decisive. No takes on the status quo. The buck stops here. And No carries burdens and pressures that Yes couldn’t possibly comprehend because it’s just so...
During this episode, we talked all things social media, as it relates to parenting.
Every once in a while, you get a chance to be interviewed by one of the greats, an outstretched hand who says, “Come into my arena and shine.” Thank you, Srini Rao of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast for being that person. Thank you for having me in your lair. I hope...
At the close of 2019, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Aaron Kaplan of Waikiki Health and exploring the role of the unconscious in our everyday life. Dr. Kaplan has launched a new podcast called Mind Tricks Radio, and it is really worth a listen! Aaron and I...
How can you thrive through periods of struggle in your life?
When I was twenty-two, I went to my PCP with a growing list of symptoms that were concerning to me. I left that appointment with a ninety-day supply of Xanax. When I was twenty-four, I went to a different doctor to discuss a growing pattern of distractibility, loss of...
Hello out there - in this installment of The Padded Room, I've got another podcast interview to share with you. In this one, Erica Leathem is at the helm of Not Another Anxiety Show. Listen in as we discuss a wide range of topics including seasons of change, how...
This article explores the role of fear in shaping our psychological responses in life.
I am sharing another article I have written for Steven Kotler and his newest endeavor, The Flow Research Collective (AKA The Collective). It's an installment in the series Shrink Rap, where psychologists discuss the frontiers of human excellence. Today, I want to...
I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Megan Gipson, LCSW on her podcast, The Family Brain. Megan is a long time friend and Georgetown alumni and I feel honored to be invited to talk with her (for the third time!!!). We discussed all things adolescence,...
I want you to ponder the items in the list below and identify what they have in common: Steve Jobs, political campaigns, the marketing industry, and cult leaders. What’s the overlap? They are all keenly aware that you are not aware of what you are not aware. In other...
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Georgia Ellis on her podcast, Ellis in Wunderland. Georgia nicknamed me "The Keeper of Secrets" as we talked about my approach to the doctor-patient relationship. Also in the episode, we discussed neurobiology, leadership,...
Today I am sharing another article I have written for Steven Kotler and his newest endeavor, The Flow Research Collective (AKA The Collective). It's an installment in the series Shrink Rap, where psychologists discuss the frontiers of human excellence. As a shrink,...
Authors note: This month I am sharing an article I wrote for Steven Kotler and his newest endeavor, The Flow Research Collective (AKA The Collective). Stay tuned for a monthly installment from the The Collective Every once in a while, something truly surreal happens...
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Kimberley Quinlan on her podcast, Your Anxiety Toolkit, about our relationship with anxiety and the complexities that face many of us as we begin to deeply observe that dynamic. I love what Kimberley is putting out there in...
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