The body and its workings have always been a fascinating subject for me. The fact that we have the physical coordination we do, along with our intellectual abilities and the relational aspects of our minds, is truly astounding. This book explores an often overlooked aspect of our health: breathing. As a therapist, I have learned about the power of breath to help regulate our nervous systems. Breathing occupies a unique place in the body because it is both automatic (you don’t have to think...

Wandering through Sherman’s Bookstore in Bar Harbor, ME (one of my absolute favorite indie bookstores!), I wasn’t really looking to buy anything — or at least that’s what I told myself. I was absorbing the atmosphere and watching my daughter hunt for her next good read. This book caught my eye , so I gave it a quick perusal and then added it to my daughter’s pile for checkout. Sherman’s has never let me down, and it didn’t this time either. Who is this book for? This is another book that is...

When two people fall in love, it’s natural to want increased closeness with one another. That often looks like spending lots of time together, learning each other’s habits, and building a shared rhythm. Over time, couples often blend everything from their routines to their finances, social circles, and even their hobbies.  This merging, especially at first, can feel comforting and deeply bonding. For some people, this level of integration works. Maybe you see instances of it on social media...