Laura WengerMay 22, 20234 minshame & blameHow do we own what's ours within systems of unequal power distribution? Recently, a friend of mine and her partner found themselves in a...
Laura WengerDec 15, 20213 minyour hackable brain: why knowing yourself is more important than everThe other day I was listening to a podcast. The “commercial break” was 30 seconds of “the sounds of nature.” As I listened to the sounds...
Laura WengerOct 1, 20213 minmindful angerWhat’s your capacity to be embodied, present and engaged with anger? Before we jump into this topic, it might be helpful to reflect for a...
Laura WengerJun 16, 20214 minsympathetic joy: learning to celebrate others' good fortuneYou're probably familiar with the concepts of lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), and equanimity (upekkha). When we wish, pray...
Laura WengerMay 1, 20212 minhas perfectionism been your protection?“I don’t understand why I’m so bad at this,” my client said. “Why can’t I do it?” “Have you ever done this before?” I asked her. “Why do...
Laura WengerMay 1, 20213 mindiversify your joy portfoliohaving a variety of pleasurable activities is an asset you'll want to cultivate When you think about health and wellness, what comes to...
Laura WengerMar 1, 20213 minthe frustration is a good thingSo, you’ve decided you want to make a change. Maybe you’re working on recognizing and changing a bias you carry. Or you’re trying to use...
Laura WengerDec 23, 20203 minbalancing the allostatic loadOne of the things that brings me joy, that makes me feel alive, powerful, and free, is physical training. I love to sweat, to move, to...
Laura WengerJun 23, 20203 mintolerating big mistakesI’m reading David Epstein’s book “Range” this week– it’s a fantastic book that talks about how generalists, rather than specialists, are...