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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Keith Wilford and Will Davis, a high school sophomore goalkeeper for FC Delco 2010 MLS Next HG, to talk about how athletes can build confidence and stop dwelling on mistakes. The Pressure Lab podcast is part of Philadelphia Union Foundation‘s HeadFirst program to support youth mental well-being in sports and life.

Have a listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

I recently sat down with award-winning Canadian photographer and author Martin Prihoda for an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, eastern philosophy, sources of anxiety in a digital age, and ways we can develop a habit of flourishing.

Our conversation was far-reaching in the best of ways. We talked about:

• The negativity effect and how to reverse it
• The 7 pathways to happiness from A Happier You
• Why gratitude is the highest ROI wellbeing practice
• Self-love as the foundation of all flourishing
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
• The psychological dangers of AI

Creativity isn’t reserved for artists alone—it plays a vital role across professions and life roles. For many people, creative expression is closely tied to well-being, influencing mood, vitality, social connection, and even a sense of meaning or spirituality.

In my latest Psychology Today blog post, I explore research on what helps creativity flourish—and what quietly shuts it down. I also offer practical, research-informed ways to bring creativity back to the center of an increasingly frenetic life:

1. Remember that creativity is essential fuel for well-being.

2. Find and protect spaces for creative time.

3. Let your mind wander (yes, permission to daydream).

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Problematic AI chatbot use could rise rapidly over the next decade, especially as AI becomes more embedded in our lives. It’s estimated that most people prompt around 3 times a day, but for some it could be upward of 50 times a day. In my latest Psychology Today blog post, I talk about the warning signs of AI dependence and some strategies to combat it:

1) Identify the job you’re asking AI to do
2) Re-establish connection with your own judgement
3) Set “consulting hours” for chatbots
4) Don’t outsource first drafts of your thinking
6) Interrupt reassurance-seeking loops
7) … Read the Full Post »

In this 30-minute webinar, I share 4 strategies to enhance your listening skills, drawing from my 15+ years experience in the practice and training of motivational interviewing.

Last week, I had a great conversation with Jake Panasevich where we talked about positive psychology, men’s health, and well-being in sports. Jake creates safe spaces for men to practice yoga, which recognizes that men may have different needs when it comes to the practice. Low flexibility, having difficulty keeping up, and feelings of embarrassment are a few potential barriers in traditional yoga classes. I can really relate to the low flexibility part! Just sitting on a mat with my legs crossed is often a painful experience for me. Anyway, if you’re interested in learning more about Jake’s classes, check … Read the Full Post »