Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the 23rd Annual Hawai‘i International Summit on a topic very close to my heart: The Body as an Ally. Life is busy, and we are constantly juggling demands that pull us in a thousand directions. Stress is a normal, healthy part of life designed to help us meet challenges, like a temporary surge of energy that resets once the task is done. However, when that pressure never lets up or a single event is too overwhelming, it transforms into chronic...

Many people come to therapy saying some version of this: “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do. I’m functioning. I’m responsible. But something still feels off.” Growth doesn’t come from fixing yourself, because you’re not broken. You may be getting through your days, meeting expectations, taking care of others—and yet feel exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or numb. This can be deeply confusing, especially if you don’t see a “clear reason” for feeling this way. This experience is more...

The holiday season is often a blur of shared meals and warm lights, but this year, I noticed a recurring guest at every gathering: the Question. It didn’t matter who I was talking to; almost every conversation eventually turned toward the same starter: "So, what are your resolutions for 2026?" Resolutions are often about fixing what we think is 'broken.' Intentions are about honoring who we already are . There is a polite weight to that question. It implies that the person we were in 2025...