A Personal Reflection on Healing: Brianna Wiest’s When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal The moment I came across Brianna Wiest’s When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal, I felt a familiar pull—an eagerness to delve into a book poised to offer wisdom on the often tumultuous journey of healing. Wiest’s approach has …
Rediscovering Focus: A Journey with Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus It’s amusing how life comes full circle. In 2021, I boldly penned a scathing review of Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention— and How to T… by Johann Hari, a book I labeled "tedious and boring." Oh, the audacity of youth! At the time, I …
A Journey Through Healing: Reflecting on What Happened to You? When I first stumbled upon What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, I couldn’t help but be drawn in by the collaboration of two powerhouse figures: Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry. Both have grappled with trauma in their lives, yet they …
Book Review: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke When I first picked up "Dopamine Nation" by Anna Lembke, I had high hopes. As someone keenly interested in the interplay between pleasure and addiction, I was looking forward to an insightful exploration of these dynamics in America. Also, with a …
Exploring the Heart of Parenting and Technology: A Review of The Anxious Generation When I first picked up Jonathon Haidt’s The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, I was greeted not just by a book but by a conversation I didn’t know I desperately needed to …
Book Review: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to … by Liane Moriarty From the moment I stumbled upon The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, I felt an immediate connection to its premise. As someone who has often found myself caught in the relentless chase for perfection, Liane Moriarty’s exploration of imperfection struck …