Hello, lovely you! I’ve often said that a cancer diagnosis is a wake-up call of the highest order. Because when something interrupts life that dramatically, it has a way of stripping away all the distractions we’ve been hiding behind. The … Read More
Many years ago, I cared for a woman who had undergone successful surgery. By every medical measure, her recovery was progressing exactly as we had hoped. Yet each morning she seemed tense and exhausted, and every small setback convinced her … Read More
One of the greatest misconceptions about gratitude is that it asks us to ignore our suffering. My patients taught me exactly the opposite. I remember visiting a woman recovering from major surgery who had every reason to complain. She was … Read More
One of the greatest gifts my patients ever gave me was an entirely new understanding of hope. Early in my career, I assumed hope was simply an emotion—something people either had or didn’t have depending on their circumstances. But after … Read More
Years ago, a woman came to see me after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Before we talked about surgery or treatment, she quietly shared a dream she’d had just weeks earlier. In the dream, she was walking through her home … Read More
When I was a young surgeon, I believed healing came primarily from knowledge. A doctor studied the disease, chose the right treatment, and helped the patient recover. There is truth in that. Modern medicine has accomplished remarkable things, and I remain grateful … Read More
One of the most important lessons I learned as a physician did not come from a textbook.It came from listening. Over the years, I noticed that when patients told me about their illnesses, they were often telling me about much … Read More
For years, patients taught me something medical school never did. They showed me that the body is listening. Not listening in a mystical sense, but in a very real, biological way. Think about what happens when someone suddenly frightens you. Before you’ve … Read More
When you hear the phrase self-induced healing, you might think it means curing yourself through willpower alone. That isn’t what it means at all. Self-induced healing is about recognizing the powerful role you play in your own healing journey. It’s … Read More
Hello, lovely you. The world feels loud and chaotic lately, have you noticed? My days seem to be filled with headlines I don’t remember choosing to read, conversations that circle around aimlessly, governments shifting in ways I can’t track closely … Read More