How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain

What does forgiveness look like in the brain? As a neuroscientist, I am always looking for the biological underpinnings of mental processes—not as an effort to distill mystery into molecules, but to understand rich and complex psychological experiences as combinations of simpler building blocks. Breaking things down in this way can shed light on how […]

How to Embrace Elective (not Mandatory) Forgiveness After Trauma

Do I need to forgive my abusive mother to let go of the past? This is the question I found myself grappling with when I started to recover from the pain of childhood neglect. For most of my childhood, I did not have access to a consistent adult who valued me. As a result, I […]

Navigating Love and Relationships: Personal Stories from My Journey

Navigating Love and Relationships: Personal Stories from My Journey Love and relationships are some of the most complex aspects of our lives. They bring joy, happiness, and meaning to our existence, but they can also be a source of pain and heartbreak. Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with love and […]