Overcoming childhood trauma is work. It means rolling up your sleeves and gathering your resources By Barbara Pierce “On a cold day in the
Between You and Me
Keep Your Brain Alive: Develop Your Cognitive Reserve
By Barbara Pierce I’d just been hired by a retired scientist, Franz, to assist him. On my first day, the 91-year-old invited me to
Finding Hope in 2024
By Barbara Pierce Things are bleak these days. Warring nations, global warming, inflation, the shameful state of politics in the U.S — you know
Calm the Christmas Chaos
By Barbara Pierce This time of year, we talk a lot about peace on earth and goodwill toward men. We wish everyone a “Merry
Is There Anything Good About Aging?
By Barbara Pierce “Are you telling me to go out and smell the roses?” an aging Maggie Smith character asks her friend, Cissy, in
Relationships Are Hard: What I Learned
By Barbara Pierce Living with another person is probably one of the most difficult things to do. Moving in with someone has advantages. It’s
For Men: Yes, Women Are Different
By Barbara Pierce “Men and women are different animals, not meant to live together!” Scrolling through the internet, I was surprised to see this
A Disturbing Addiction
Addiction to pornography is as bad as addiction to drugs, gambling or alcohol — and the numbers are growing By Barbara Pierce “It’s pretty
The Single Most Important Thing for Our Health
By Barbara Pierce What would you say is the single most valuable thing you can do to stay healthy and happy as you age?
Take Your Power Back From Your Inner Critic
By Barbara Pierce Most of us have a voice that runs through our head. It’s sort of a conversation with ourselves in our mind.