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The Day Strangers Saved Me: What I Learned About Service
I couldn’t stand up. The sun was setting over a remote beach, we were out of water, there was no cell service, and walking wasn’t an option. A few hours earlier, none of that seemed… Read more
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Core Values: What Really Matters? A Counselor’s Guide
“Your values are the deeply held beliefs that serve as your internal compass.” -Stephen Covey When I had my stroke, what rose to the surface wasn’t my job title or my salary, but my core… Read more
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The Science of Having a Reason to Live: Meaningful Purpose
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain Most people think of purpose as a nice bonus in life. Research… Read more
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Alcohol in Your Brain & Body
What is alcohol? Alcohol is a small, simple molecule that moves quickly through almost every part of the body once it’s consumed. Shortly after consumption, alcohol levels increase in the brain, and signs of intoxication… Read more
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Why Willpower Isn’t Enough
Guest Post: Willpower in Recovery A person can deeply want recovery and still feel confused by their own behavior. They may wonder why they keep failing even though they truly want to change. In my… Read more
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While You Were Distracted, Science Kept Working: Mental Health Research 2026
What’s been happening in the world of addiction and mental health? While most of us have been distracted by the nonstop noise cycle, science hasn’t stopped. Research is still moving forward. Studies are still being… Read more
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