The Connected Life

Conflict isn't fun for most of us. For many of us, we'd rather avoid it altogether. Since many of us haven't seen it modeled well, it can often lead to further disruptions in relationships and seeming...

5 Aug 20241h 2min

Whether or not we're aware of it, we all have emotions we don't want to feel. Some of those emotions are so intolerable that we'll do anything we can to avoid them. Unfortunately, avoiding these emoti...

29 Jul 202455min

In today's culture, masculinity has two predominant expressions on opposite ends of the spectrum. One expression is the dominant protector that views emotional health as weak. On the other end is the ...

22 Jul 20241h 4min

Emotions are an inescapable part of the human experience. As kids, these emotions are often judged, shut down, ignored, and stuffed until they can't be dismissed any longer. We can demonize them and p...

15 Jul 20241h 1min

As adults, most of us can reflect on our childhood and recognize that there are things we needed from our parents that they couldn't provide. Some choose to deny that reality and live feeling a sense ...

8 Jul 202454min

In an ever growing culture of emotionally fragile people, it's vital that we have conversations about the human condition in a way that's educational and empowering. A better understanding of ourselve...

1 Jul 202456min

We're often quick to believe that messy and destructive actions stem from poor character. Our judgments of ourselves and others usually lack curiosity and understanding. However, as we learn more abou...

24 Jun 202449min

An idea etched into the minds of many of us is that finding the right person will make us complete. From a young age, entertainment, religious traditions, and family cultures perpetuate this fantasy. ...

10 Jun 20241h 12min