July/Aug 2025

I went to the dentist a few weeks ago. He took a CT to rule out a suspected cavity, which is when he uttered, “I can see you have a deviated septum” and then he quickly started ticking off the other findings from the scan. Me. “Wait a minute. What’s a deviated septum?” Dentist. “It’s…

There’s nothing like the smell of a summer BBQ! Grilled food, sunshine, and good company are great! But for many people who are trying to eat healthier, reduce inflammation, or feel better overall, cookout season can feel like a minefield of sugar-laced sauces, charred meats, and heavy side dishes that leave you sluggish and bloated.…

Dear Grayce, I recently received the heart-wrenching news that my parent has been diagnosed with dementia. I’m still reeling from the shock, and while I want to be a pillar of strength for them, I’m engulfed in a tsunami of grief, fear, and a sense of loss for what the future may hold. How do…

Feedback is essential for workplace and business communications, as well as our ongoing development and growth, and it is important in our work relationships and business. Feedback goes far beyond listening and responding in the moment. It requires curious, open-ended questions, conversation, practice and so much more. Igniting real discussions generally starts with who, what, where,…

Are you tired of Facebook? Has it become a huge waste of time? Have you become anti-social because of it? We spend so much time with our noses in our phones these days. What if you just say goodbye to it? Sometimes, the things we think are healthy and fun, we eventually discover are not.…

Have you heard? Learning Studios might be the next trend. It is the driving force behind a new high school in Compton, CA. The designer, Alenoush Aghajanians, describes her project as “new and beautiful with families clamoring to get in.” I get it. Just the smell of new invigorates me! But I remain skeptical. As…

In 2024, my dear mother-in-law passed away. She and my father-in-law had lived in their beloved home for almost 60 years. After the memorial and other decisions were finalized, my husband, sister-in-law, and I began to sift through, and linger over, five decades of nostalgia. My mother-in-law was meticulous; a retired surgical nurse, her organizational…

Where were you when the Pandemic hit? Psychologists continue adding to the list of ramifications from this singular event and we will not likely know the full effects in our lifetime. What we do know, however, is that people lost their jobs, companies went under and for a couple of years at least, most of…

In every woman’s heart, there lives a story—a tapestry of challenges, triumphs, and moments that shaped her. Our legacies are not mere memories; they are proof of resilience, influence, and the unique change we create in our world. My journey, marked by trials and triumphs, has taught me this: our adversities are but seeds from…