Softening to Emotional Resistance

Softening to Emotional Resistance

“Notice where you’re resisting. See if you can soften in those areas,” the yoga teacher instructed. We were in half-pigeon pose, during the last five minutes of a “Hot Power Yoga” class. For those uninitiated to yoga, what you most need to know about half-pigeon is …

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How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

One of the best feelings with a partner is when you feel emotionally connected to them. Life flows easier, you know that they “get” you, and that they have your back. But what does the opposite of this feel like? It feels like your presence in the room doesn’t matter to them…

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Exciting Interview on The Preston & Steve Show - WMMR in Philly

Exciting Interview on The Preston & Steve Show - WMMR in Philly

On my recent speaking and book tour, I had the opportunity and pleasure to be interviewed on one of Philadelphia’s most popular radio shows: The Preston & Steve Show. There were five morning-show hosts who asked a variety of questions, such as what I mean by mindfulness, how to improve relationship communication, what to do with low sexual desire….

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Film Screening of "The Mask You Live In" on the Emotional Development of Boys

Film Screening of "The Mask You Live In" on the Emotional Development of Boys

What is it like for a boy who is taught he needs to be tough to act like a man, but also feels fear? What is it like for a young man who isn’t supposed to show “weakness” and the only emotion that he can express is anger? This is the reality for many boys and young men growing up in the United States with a specific version of “masculinity” training.

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I’m with the Band: The “Band of Discomfort” - The Humility of Travel Part 1

I’m with the Band: The “Band of Discomfort” - The Humility of Travel Part 1

Son of a bitch here it comes again. Loud stomping through the middle of my chest and across my solar plexus. The trumpets blaring the message of “ignorant American” and the clarinets playing an out-of-tune ditty about “feeling foolish.” The timpani add their insistent beat….

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