By Dr. Karen Devore
In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over quick, short-lived victories. True wellness, much like the journey of the tortoise, is about a measured approach. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for thousands of...
By Jamie C. Williamson
Most gift givers assume that a more expensive present will be more appreciated, yet receivers don’t appreciate expensive gifts more than other less expensive gifts. And, that goes for gifts of clothes, wine, home décor, jewelry, and even the price of an engagement ring.
Research clearly shows...
by Michael McManus LCSW
Book Review
In "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear," Elizabeth Gilbert invites readers to embark on a transformative journey that transcends traditional notions of creativity. I use Audible to listen to books and this is an especially delightful book to listen to as Elizabeth Gilbert herself beautifully...
By Stephenie Craig
It’s easier to be loving and kind when you agree and have things in common with others. But, what happens when you’re sitting around the table and someone shares an opinion wildly different than yours? Or, what happens when someone you don’t really know expresses ideas counterintuitive...
By Christian Regalado
It’s been a busy year for health insurance. Some big changes happened in Medicare prescription coverage for 2025 and many people on individual plans had noticeable premium changes. If you have Medicare Advantage and take prescription drugs pay attention starting in January. Prices on next month’s prescriptions...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
You can be “right”, or you can stay happily married.
That doesn’t mean that if you want to stay happily married, you must be a doormat.
Instead, you must learn to accept that there is no objective reality in a relationship. There are two subjective realities –...
By Michael McManus LCSW
This is a wonderful book that I often recommend to clients struggling with perfectionism, worthiness, and self-acceptance. In "The Gifts of Imperfection," Brené Brown offers a profound exploration of the importance of embracing our imperfections and cultivating a life rooted in authenticity and self-acceptance. This transformative...
By Stephenie Craig
Do you ever find yourself feeling nervous because you don’t know what to say in conversation? Maybe you fear you will say the wrong thing, you don’t have anything interesting to say, or you don’t know how to keep a conversation going. Maybe you have anxiety because...
By Christian Regalado
Last month was the beginning of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Those on Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription drug plans could make a change for 2025. Most plans changed usually with a reduction of dental benefits (this is the surprise). Normally most people just allowed their Advantage...
By Stephenie Craig
Do you ever find yourself leaning out of something you fear? Maybe you fear conflict so you avoid a hard conversation. Or, maybe you fear rejection so you present a false version of yourself to escape feeling judged by others. Or, maybe you fear abandonment so you...
