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Death, itself, is a very delicate subject, which brings up many emotions such as sadness, worry, and powerlessness. The fear of death seems, for most of us, as inevitable as the event itself. It is a fear that makes us want to eat healthier, drink less, work out more and, maybe once in a while, … Read more

Many people are afraid of the inevitable changes that come with getting older. Whether it is the physical decline, the wrinkled face or the loss of relevance, the golden years are often perceived as a nightmare waiting to happen. For some, the fear of aging even starts already in their early twenties. It is taboo for our … Read more

Do you know that one of the greatest challenges in our society we don’t often talk about, is abuse? Did you know that every minute, 20 people get physically abused by an intimate partner in the US alone? Whether you were the victim of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, whether you were molested as a … Read more

Are you one of the 75% adults who experience moderate to high stress levels on an almost daily basis? On a scale from 1 to 10, what do you think is your average stress level in the course of a week? If it is above 5, this week’s Empowerment Radio episode is for you. There … Read more

When you watch the rain-forest fires, children of immigrants separated from their parents, glaciers in Greenland disappearing or politicians acting selfishly, do you also feel sometimes so overwhelmed by emotions, that it is hard for you to shake them off and focus on what was right in front of you?  You may have experienced your … Read more

If you’ve struggled with anxiety, you may have asked yourself: If I know that I am safe and that there is really nothing to worry about in my life, why am I still feeling anxious? Is there another reason for the anxiety I am not aware of? I love this question, because it points towards one of … Read more

Burnout is your mind-body system sending you a strong message that it is time for a course-correction.

Life in the Information Age allows us to connect with each other 24/7 because of our phones, computers and other devices. Yet, studies show that more and more people feel isolated and socially disconnected. This includes having far fewer meaningful interactions with their spouses, weaker ties with family members and friends, fewer connections with neighbors … Read more

Summer is in full swing and vacation time is just around the corner. Have you ever noticed that your “being on vacation” persona differs quite a bit from the everyday self? This was certainly true for Danielle and I during the week we recently took off to celebrate my birthday and our 20th kiss-aversary. Besides biking, kayaking and … Read more

Are you struggling with headaches, brain fog, insomnia and joint pain? We often mistakenly think these and other all-too-common modern maladies are due to gluten intake, too much sugar or too little exercise. But there is a missing, and crucial, piece to the health puzzle that can no longer be overlooked. Hydration. With the summer … Read more