It’s Not You, It’s Your Adrenals

SGglasses

I have a confession: It wasn’t long ago that I was addicted to all the things that I preach against – sugar, adrenaline, caffeine, dairy and alcohol. At Harvard Medical School, I was taught (and blithely internalized) the message that the ruthless and dogged pursuit of medical knowledge was noble, even if it meant denying [...]

August 1: Yoga Class Doesn’t Get Easier But We Do

Yin Yoga class last night at Flying Yoga in Temescal

Yin Yoga class last night at Flying Yoga in Temescal

Yoga: The Answer to Everything

SGtwistedpigeon

I’m going to shoot straight with you: my wonderful assistant just quit last week and I’m overwhelmed. I’d love to describe how my summer vacation is off to a wonderful start, how my meditation has never been better, how patient I am with my kids… but the honest truth is that I’m having a really [...]

Prayer for Overwhelm

  I want to shred the rad, but I’m a bit weary today. Need a little intervention, a dose of burn-out prevention. Not sure what flavor. Please renew my spirit and particularly my good humor. When I feel frustrated and like a victim/martyr: fill me with hope, the present moment and get me out of [...]

Fried: Why You Burn Out by Joan Borysenko, PhD

Joan Borysenko

I’m loving Joan Borysenko’s new book, Fried… except I think I’m fried. I hate it when that happens. I immerse myself, write and teach what I most need to learn.

Sake Bombs or Kale? Vacation Review

Bolinas Rocks

At the risk of sounding insufferable, I have to share some thoughts on two side-by-side vacations. Let me preface our discussion with two disclosures:  I have adrenal dysregulation and two young kids. While I’m in adrenal “recovery,” as many of you know who are on this path with me — recovery takes a long, long [...]