If you've been following this blog, you know I've been struggling with anxiety and depression—and working hard to reclaim my capacity for pleasure. I've written candidly about that journey: sharing a model of how the three-level brain/mind works so we can learn to...
Even with decades of experience, emotional overwhelm still happens. Here’s how understanding the three-story brain–mind can help you regulate anxiety and reconnect with yourself.
The Emotional Brain: A Canary in the Coal Mine When I first began writing about the emotional brain for my book, Why Good Sex Matters, I approached it through the lens of sexuality because sex, desire, and pleasure are vivid reflections of our inner emotional life....
Dear Readers, As the new year unfolds, I—along with many others—continue to struggle with painful levels of stress and anxiety. Beyond the evidence that political polarization is taking a toll on our collective mental health, waking up each day to alarming news only...
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how hard it has been. I’ve written openly about my own anxiety and anhedonia—the difficulty experiencing pleasure—shaped by a challenging childhood and intensified by profound life changes. In the past...
A practicing OB/GYN talks about the healing power of open conversations. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ KEY POINTS Social taboos prevent open conversations about sexual health, fostering stigma,...
