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Making Peace

When patients have been in recovery for a while, there often comes a moment when they want to put it all behind them. “Doc,” patients

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Shifting Normal

We like to believe that we choose our norms—that we live our lives based on principles, values, and reasoned decisions. While this is true to

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Gradually and Suddenly

“How did you go bankrupt?”“Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Hemingway was talking about money, but he could’ve been describing almost anything that falls apart—our health,

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Sorting Stress into Buckets

“Stress” is one of the most frequent reasons I hear when people try to describe what ails them, and what limits taking care of ourselves.

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Mind the Gap

When it comes to taking care of our health, my job is often less about delivering new information and more about helping people problem-solve, reframe

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