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Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.—Lord Byron Since the beginning of time, food was associated with relationship difficulty. Eve’s decision to eat involved: God –she hid from Him because of her sin Adam –she offered Him to join her in her deception Satan—she listened to his lie and planting of doubt These…

Casual pot use… no big deal, right? Recreational marijuana use is increasingly being seen by teens as harmless. The term “recreational” itself implies it is safe and harmless. But a new study says, hold on…marijuana use with teens is not harmless recreation. Over 68,000 adolescents (ages 12-17) participated in this JAMA reported study. The study…

There are many ways we cope with stress. Some people drink, take drugs, shop, play video games, exercise, watch Netflix, or eat. Yes, eat. We see stress eating in movies all the time. Someone has a breakup, loses a job, has a bad day and they dive into the ice-cream or other goodies. But guess…

There has been a great deal written about the power of gratitude. Gratitude impacts our lives because it is a positive emotion. But did you know that it makes a difference how you express gratitude? That’s right. The dividends of gratitude are in the details! So here are a few easy exercises you can do…

When a school shooting occurred in Nashville this year, I had a moment of fear. My daughter lived nearby, and I wondered if she was safe. Events like these can easily create fear in our heart. Fear is a highly personalize, primal emotion that involves our body, mind, and spirit. It is a warning system…

One of the common areas of tension between mothers and adult daughters involves boundaries. Boundaries are important in all relationships, and mothers and adult daughters are no exception. Different expectations about the relationship often play a role when it comes to making the relationship work. Mothers tend to want more time and attention than their…

Megan (not her real name) told me, “I am strict, but not too strict. Yes, I do expect a lot from my children and can be demanding at times. I push for things to be done right. But my husband says I am a perfectionist and require too much from our family.” The more I…

I saw this headline from Medscape, dated August 3, 2023, “Euthanasia for Mental Illness–Right or Wrong?” I am shocked. Why is this even a question? How can we think about killing people who suffer from mental illness? My job is to help people through their struggles and work towards healing. That said, our Canadian neighbors…

Do you find yourself anxious when you don’t have your phone? How about bingeing on a Netflix series or needing a podcast in your ear whenever you walk or go out? Have you noticed a mood change when you can’t get to your phone? Self-help gurus tell us this is because we need a “dopamine…

“Why don’t you ever pick up your clothes? Could you please just listen to me for once?” How did you react to reading the statements above? Does it sound like nagging? Nagging is a relationship problem that could lead to more serious problems if it is not addressed. Nagging might be funny in sit coms,…
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