An Approach to Managing the 3 Main Drivers of Burnout in Healthcare
One of my coaching clients, a pediatrician, described her burnout to me by saying, “I feel like I’m the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz and so
5 Reasons Why The Hopeless Portrayal of Addiction In the Media Is Wrong
Watch any movie that focuses on drug abuse and you are likely to see actors portraying some of the worst moments in their character's li
Can Yoga Really Help People With Trauma?
The evidence for trauma-informed yoga is mounting, with randomized clinical trials and a growing body of literature. Here I interview Chris
Addiction in Hospital Settings: The Nurse's Perspective
As a nurse working in a large medical center, I've seen the increasingly devasating effective of substance use disorders over the years.
Dr. Podesta on Hooked and How to Fix The Addiction Epidemic
Dr. Manejwala interviews Dr. Podesta on common misconceptions about addiction, how to fix the addiction epidemic and how to help families of
Why Support Matters in Recovery
"The beauty comes in realizing that I do not have to navigate this multi-faceted beast alone. No matter what is happening in life, the
The death of Edward Albee, a Phone Book and a Lime Green Vintage Refrigerator
I've just learned of the death of Edward Albee. When I was at Atholton High School in Karl Schindler's class, I read the American Dream...
Are We all Wired for Addiction?
Addiction is an issue affection millions of people across the globe and also one of the most costly and difficult health conditions to...
Repairing Relationships During and After Recovery
Addiction is a national problem. There are 12 - 13 million alcoholics in the U.S and 1- 2 million cocaine addicts in the U.S, not to...
Are drug and alcohol counselors effective?
One of the questions we're asked most often is, does drug and alcohol counseling make a difference? Since many with alcoholism and...