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The comedian Bill Burr has a great bit (though NSFW) where he talks about wanting to carve a pumpkin at Halloween. But he can’t – …

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Do you feel like social media and dating apps have made relationships more superficial? Do you get anxiety about how you come across, and first …

Continue reading “Modern Dating Today: Swipe, Perform, Repeat”

Let’s revisit the love languages (made famous by Chapman a few years back). Y’all, the key is that you speak THEIR love language. Cross translate. …

Continue reading “Love Language, Lost in Translation”

What if we changed the January saying? Maybe, instead of “New Year, New You” we should try “New Year, Old You?!” Maybe you shouldn’t be reinventing …

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There is a parable about a large family living in a one room hut in a small village. The only thing they have to their …

Continue reading “🎁🐐 The Gift of the Goat…”

A trend I’m seeing among the women I treat is the desire to have more control over one’s body. Whatever your age or phase of …

Continue reading “Confusion to Clarity Today: Take Charge of Your Health!”

Men and women don’t speak the same language. It’s a truth that’s been noted in countless books and blogs. But here’s what often gets overlooked: …

Continue reading “The Surprising Way to Get Men to Open Up!”

What is stealing your focus? Probably the screen you’re reading this blog on right now! Or it could be worries about health or money? Is …

Continue reading “🔍✨And Where is Your Focus?”

Do you have a toothache right now? No? Good. Be thankful for that! This is a form of gratitude meditation. Pausing to appreciate the absence …

Continue reading “Are you grateful for the things you DON’T have?”

Did you know that once upon a time, if a woman exhibited any emotional distress, they would remove her “hysteria” by performing a “hysterectomy”? (Hence …

Continue reading “Is Women’s Health Different? Should it Be?”

There are two steps to getting what you want: 1) Knowing what you want; and 2) Taking intentional steps to get it Both are about …

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Yes, self love is gratitude journals, and bubble baths…face masks and lazy Saturdays. It’s also treat yourself days and hanging with the guys/gals. But let’s …

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The holidays, the end of the calendar year, this all brings on a feeling of reflection. Looking back, taking stock. The rituals of wrapping up …

Continue reading “Holidays, Family and Tradition”

Want better mental health? You have to make an appointment. But not with me or a professional, with yourself! If you have an appointment with …

Continue reading “Prioritize Your Mental Health: Make an Appointment… with Yourself!”

Can you grow as an individual while in a relationship? Well, that all depends. Does your partner give space for that growth? Do they push …

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I heard a quote somewhere that traditions are just peer pressure from ghosts. Or, elder living family members, in many cases as well. So when …

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Here is a simple script for mindful moments. Let’s break it down. Notice your thoughts. “I’m sitting on a soft, blue chair. I like this …

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Trust your gut. I love this phrase, but some women take it too far in one direction or the other. I’ve had some patients “trust …

Continue reading “Let’s talk about gut health. Sort of. “

Do you aspire to be “mindful” tangibly and practically? Ask yourself these four questions.  It will give you a well-grounded approach to your day: 1) …

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I overheard a teacher say to my daughter on virtual school, “Kids, have your moms upload that later.” Moms. Not parents. Not dads or caretakers. …

Continue reading “Add This To Your Resume”

I just started with a new therapist. I’m not in crisis. I’m high functioning and successful (depending on who you ask). But I like to …

Continue reading “Prevention Mental Health for a Better Future”

These are strange times. The uncertainty is creating stress and fear. For some, there are many strong reactions and emotions. If this is you, here …

Continue reading “Tips on Reducing Anxiety”

You’re being too hard on yourself. So many of us do it. We think it keeps us focused on self improvement. But it ends up …

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Much has been said already about daily gratitude practice – at the start or end of the day – usually in a journal or private …

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  “Listen to your gut” is a tip I often give my patients. But for this blog I mean it literally! More than just a …

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The key is to balance self acceptance and self improvement. The phrase in your head would be like “Wow I’m really successful. Doing great…And ya …

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Are you multitasking as you read this? Eating? Watching T.V.? On the toilet? Driving?! Then you’re not mindfully present because your mind is divided.  Mindful …

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Just that word provoked a reaction in you. Assumptions and expectations popped up. (Maybe some resentments too.)How do you feel about love? Is love equated …

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I’ll bet you a shiny penny that one of your New Year’s resolutions is more self care? More “me time”?  Maybe it’s self improvement regarding …

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The Holiday Season doesn’t have to end with you pulling your hair out. Try these seven skills to create a more peaceful, joyful and mindful …

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So you want to improve? But do you…really? Our society is so obsessed with improvement and perfection – billions of dollars and myriad industries attest …

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You don’t have to be “crazy” to seek mental health treatment.  This is a truth for two big reasons: We should all be focused on …

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You’ve had mindful moments. You’ve already practiced mindfulness. You just don’t realize it. And you don’t realize it because you were just BEING, and not …

Continue reading “Slow Down, Tune in, Go with the Flow”

  Love is a catch-all word that people use and we seem to think it means the same to you as it does to me. …

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  What if you are good enough, as you are? What if your New Year’s Resolution doesn’t involve a sweeping life change? Maybe, your life …

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  “Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers, Remember when you’re talkin’ to the man upstairs, That just because he doesn’t answer doesn’t mean he …

Continue reading “Thankful for Having, and for Not Having”

  I’m a man, writing about women’s health. (That’ll be relevant later). I’m also married. A feminist. A specialist in health psychology. And I almost …

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Coral Gables Counseling Center Today, our team from the Coral Gables Counseling Center participated as part of the “Southern Smash,” an event where literal scales …

Continue reading “Which Wolf Are You Feeding?”

I am a feminist, in the social movement sense of the word. Additionally, I use elements of the feminist theoretical style in my psychotherapy practice. …

Continue reading “Women’s Rights are Human Rights”

What if the “new you” is simply the same you, but more concentrated, more refined? Don’t add. Subtract. (And I don’t mean just pounds – …

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November 13th is Sadie Hawkin’s Day. This seems like a silly tradition to continue, in this day and age. Sadie Hawkin’s Day (and related dances) used …

Continue reading “The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same”

September is designated as pain awareness month. With that in mind, it seems fitting that a pain psychologist offer some advice on how to manage …

Continue reading “10 Ways to Manage Symptoms of Chronic Pain”

Communication is key. I find that whether I am working with couples in therapy, consulting on workplace disputes, or helping physicians convey complicated information – …

Continue reading “The Relationship Equation”