Two weekends ago, I attended a mini psychedelic retreat featuring a shamanic ceremony that was hosted in the Lake Michigan area. Our group included nine strangers from different walks of life: a Fortune 100 C-Suite male executive of 10 years who recently learned he has an incurable disease that will rob him of his sight […]
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The nonviolent communication that Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., developed in the 1960s is something that I’ve been applying to my life and coaching practice to resolve conflict. NVC practitioners are provided with the tools to communicate in writing or face-to-face their needs and values without judgment. The basic framework is empathetically listening, paying close attention to
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As someone who enjoys playing the drums, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden death of Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters. In a recent Rolling Stone article, two fellow drummers who also were close friends revealed in candid interviews that he was burning out from a hectic schedule. And with a
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Microdosing, just like an exercise, diet or meditation practice, requires a certain structure, routine and rhythm. Adhering to these practices will allow you to not only get through the week safely, but also optimize your potential. Since many substances are not legal in all 50 states in the U.S., the first thing you want to
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I recently had to terminate a fairly new hire with whom I developed some trust, respect and fondness for. But there was a circumstance that arose where she was no longer able to continue working at our company. So my human resources department sent me a list of steps around very clear communication to pass
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This month, U.S. college graduates enter one of the most favorable job markets in memory with a record 11.5 million job openings that await them. Between the pandemic and Great Resignation, they have the option to work from home, the office or a hybrid, pursue a nomadic lifestyle with no set address, ask for compressed
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American society is undergoing a massive de-stigmatization of cannabis, and potentially psychedelics – all of which are seen as valuable for stress-relief, mental health and overall wellness. In fact, marijuana has finally become decriminalized under federal law and is no longer part of the so-called Schedule I category of drugs, substances or chemicals with no
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A leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade feels like a we’d be turning back the clock 30-40 years if the highest court’s nine justices end up finalizing that argument. Here’s why: There are some issues that have already been settled in the court of public opinion like legalizing marijuana,
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The most exceptional business leaders use failure to fuel their greatness. Case in point: Elon Musk, who has discovered that the only way to learn how to launch a rocket into orbit faster and more efficiently is by literally blowing it up. His SpaceX team not only accepts failure, but actually expects it. This is
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Microdosing isn’t a standalone, magic silver bullet to improve everything in your life. Rather, it’s a cutting-edge technology that’s becoming more available for those who are looking for natural, holistic ways to become more effective in their lives. But it’s just a small piece of a larger overall wellness strategy aimed at achieving a more
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