I played Charlie Brown in my grade school production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The next year, I was the Grinch that Stole Christmas. Back then, I was a lot like both of those characters: melancholy, cynical, and not enjoying the holidays. Do you get the holiday blues? Check out this episode where I share […]
Have you ever had acupuncture? I had my first acupuncture treatment in high school. I was so impressed with the results that I’ve been getting acupuncture ever since. That’s why I was so excited to have Amir Nowrouz as my guest on the Ted in Your Head podcast. Amir is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified […]
In the 90’s, while I was going through a very difficult time, someone shared with me a list of things I could do to make things better. That list was so helpful to me I’ve kept it for over 25 years. In this episode I’m sharing it with you. It might be helpful if you’re […]
According to the National Institutes for Health, most women are completely uninformed or only had some knowledge of the menopause before the age of 40. Yet, this is a stage of life that impacts both women and the men in their lives. One study found that 73% of women blame menopause for their marriage breakdown. […]
Scary witches, goblins, ghosts and ghouls! It’s Halloween time! But you know what’s really scary? CHANGE! Not only that, but it can be hard because there is always a dark side of change and that’s the scary part. Change is scary because a large part of our mind does not want to change. In this […]
Extreme gratitude is being grateful for everything you can possibly be grateful for. Gratitude is important because it enhances mental and physical well-being. Gratitude makes relationships better. Gratitude promotes a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can improve mental health by reducing stress and increasing happiness. Gratitude can improve physical health through better sleep and a stronger […]
Has it been pointed out to you that you apologize too much? Do you feel that asking for what you need or want is an imposition on others? Do you feel that you need to justify your existence? It’s possible to find ourselves with the feeling that we need to apologize for who we are […]
There is mass hypnosis happening now due to the widespread consumption of social media, the prevalence of social media addiction, and the blurring of lines between social media and news information. The concept of social media hypnosis refers to the trance-like state induced by social media platforms. Just like traditional print and television advertising, this state […]
Ted discusses the work of Dr. Peter A. Levine, the developer of Somatic Experiencing, as well as the healing that is available when we allow ourselves to be in our bodies in an intentional and present way. There is a great source of wisdom and intelligence for us in our human bodies. If we can […]
Life transitions when we are young are fun! We are hopeful, optimistic and energetic. Life transitions when we get older are more difficult, especially the unexpected or unwanted ones. What can we do when the waters of change get rough? How can we navigate life transitions that are difficult, overwhelming, or painful. The fact is […]
