When it comes to health, there’s a lot of hearsay out there these days. World-renowned scientists, health experts, doctors and researchers disagree about fundamental aspects of human health; implications of exercise, diet and other lifestyle factors are hotly contested (see podcast debate between Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Joel Kahn on the topic of meatContinue reading “Shorter Sleep, Shorter Life”
Category Archives: Blog
Blog: The Key to Journaling
For years I’ve been advised to make journaling a habit. Folks would say, “you can reflect on your thoughts,” “writing down your goals will make them happen” or “find three things to be grateful for each day” (Three Good Things). A friend of mine once attributed his ability to cope with depression to his journalingContinue reading “Blog: The Key to Journaling”
Blog + Video: Stop and Smell the Flowers
While driving up highway 101 last week I stopped to get some inspiration from the Redwoods and soothing ocean air in Sam H. Boardman State Park. It was just what I needed after two months working in San Francisco. Energized, I spent the day capturing images and driving… mostly driving. Lady Bird Johnson describes theContinue reading “Blog + Video: Stop and Smell the Flowers”
Break the Bad Habits
I don’t know who chose the cover photo… but after listening to this speech compilation I am eager to share this with my peers. I referenced this during my wellness Wednesday takeover for the Scooty Fund Instagram account last week because it addresses many things that people struggle with and offers ways of thinkingContinue reading “Break the Bad Habits”
A Cycling Tribute to Will Taylor
A few quotes: “The so-called ‘psychotically depressed’ person who tries to kill herself doesn’t do so out of quote ‘hopelessness’ or any abstract conviction that life’s assets and debits do not square. And surely not because death seems suddenly appealing. The person in whom Its invisible agony reaches a certain unendurable level will kill herselfContinue reading “A Cycling Tribute to Will Taylor”
How the Opioid Crisis Started- NYT Podcast
Listen to the episode from July 5th: https://www.nytimes.com/podcasts/the-daily Why create content when great content is already out there? While I don’t plan to make a habit of re-posting podcasts, today’s episode of The Daily Podcast, by the New York Times, offers a stand-alone, 20-minute conversation that dissects the opioid crisis and exposes its founders. Continue reading “How the Opioid Crisis Started- NYT Podcast”
The Best Podcast Conversation I’ve Heard this Year
It’s been months since my last blog. But today, listening to the most recent episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast, episode #1139, with Jordan Peterson, I felt the urge to dust off the ol’ keyboard and type some words. Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto.Continue reading “The Best Podcast Conversation I’ve Heard this Year”
27 Articles on Leadership
Enjoy this curated list of leadership resources and articles related to organizational effectiveness. I made this list for a class but it’s actually somewhat valuable for anyone interested in what business schools are teaching these days. Games Managers Play (Business Source Complete) This article focuses on the advantages and drawbacks of “play” in developing leadershipContinue reading “27 Articles on Leadership”
Finding Fulfillment: A Take on Mental Health
In the US prior to 1970, exercise was a foreign concept to most. If someone was running down the street your first instinct would be, “from what”? Today, in 2018, gyms and fitness are part of daily life. It is universally understood that physical activity is key to maintaining physical health. Mental health, however, doesn’tContinue reading “Finding Fulfillment: A Take on Mental Health”
Kyle Huber 