The Intersection of Failure and Resilience
I was recently asked how I was able to pass the Texas Bar Exam(finally) while also struggling with cocaine addiction and Alcohol Use Disorder(alcoholism). Here is my answer.
Changing The World With Acts of Kindness
There is a saying in Judaism called Tikkun Olam. It means changing the world with acts of kindness
Fitting Mindfulness Into Your Day: Take a Shower!
Finding those fleeting moments to take a deep breath, de-stress, and assess our well-being at the moment we are in, is more important than ever. Here is an easy tip.
My Pandemic Self-Care Tips
Are finding the time for self-care?
The Stigma of Eating Disorders
Out of all my struggles, the hardest to talk about was my two-decade struggle with eating disorders.
Looking Forward to Senior Sober
In less than six months, I will turn sixty years old. I never dreamed that was possible in the abyss of drug and alcohol addiction.
We Can’t Be Afraid of the “S-Word”
Loneliness and suicides are spiking. We have to confront the conversation.
I Wanted To Die
Fifteen years ago I wanted to die.
Addiction: From the Trivial to the Tragic
Winter 2004. Las Vegas. Miami. Los Angeles. All places that hide my secrets. Drugs delivered to my hotel room in Vegas. Coke deals done with quick hand-to-hand exchanges under the cover of darkness just feet from the calming waves of the ocean in South Beach.
Building Resilience in Chaos
I often hear that resilient people, like great salespeople, are born not made. Nothing could be further from the truth.
