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The Conversation: Never say never

A day will come when everyone will have to face themselves at a point where no more running is possible. Being creatures of our own fate and choice, quitting is never an option for the things that matter most to us, our heart and spirit. Once we desire something for our life and bring it forth ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Seasonal depression peaks now — not in early winter

Contrary to common belief, seasonal depression doesn't peak when winter begins — it peaks in late January through February. After months of reduced sunlight, accumulated sleep disruption, and limited outdoor activity, the body's reserves are depleted. This is when Seasonal Affective Disorder ...

Ask Dr. Steve: The Valentine’s Day pressure trap

Valentine's Day creates a peculiar form of psychological pressure: a single day that amplifies whatever relationship situation you're in. For singles, it spotlights aloneness. For couples, it creates performance anxiety around romance. For those in struggling relationships, it forces ...

The Conversation: Tragedy looms

When tragedy looms, not if it does but when it does, where are you going to turn to when there is only yourself to lean on? Outside support offers temporary relief, but to subside what ails us requires courage of a different sort. Yes, asking for help is an act of bravery, and a first step, but ...

Health and Wellness: How your sleep environment affects rest and recovery

When people talk about better sleep, the advice usually centers on habits: Go to bed earlier, limit screen time and cut back on caffeine. While those strategies matter, they overlook a critical factor that affects your body for seven to nine hours every night: the physical environment you sleep ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Childhood experiences shape who you are as an adult

The patterns we carry into adulthood often have their roots in childhood. This doesn't mean we're destined to repeat the past, but understanding where our responses come from can be the first step toward creating the changes we want. The strategies you developed as a child made sense given what ...