Optimal is an ever-changing, fluid idea. It ties into notions of the best, highest, most refined. And when we pair “optimal” with “health”, it carries even greater import and force. On the one hand, optimal health is a notion filled with aspirational overtones, a beaco...

Breathe in. This is the literal meaning of inspiration, and one of the foundational practices of an invigorated life. We are all trying to avoid sleepwalking through our lives, and when we are graced with moments of inspiration, we feel ourselves caught up in the curre...

What does it mean to be a healthy woman? It is one of those topics that yields no lack of opinions. Any casual glance at social media, grocery store magazine racks, and internet pundits reveals a bewildering and often contradictory array of how best to achieve health a...

In the course of my counseling career, I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients build better foundations of mental health. But for any number of clients, addressing mental issues is only partially helpful. Any therapy or treatment can only go so far in pro...