As I sit here on the coldest day of the season so far and reflect on many of the people I know who struggle with winter’s impact, I happened to come across this article in the New York Times about thriving this time of year . After taking my dog for a walk and enjoying a bit of friluftsliv (more on that below), I am now sitting in front of a sunny window enjoying a warm cup of coffee and a bit of hygge (more on that below as well) to write about the scientific evidence and wi

Even though the book Anxiety Rx  by Dr. Russell Kennedy was first published several years ago, the second edition was released in late 2024 and given how much this book has changed my practice and changed my life personally, I decided to name it my book of the year for 2025. Anxiety Rx is a unique and insightful exploration of the root causes of anxiety and offers a new, holistic approach to treating it. Dr. Kennedy, a physician who has personally experienced life-long anxiet

Recently, I got to experience one of the greatest gifts living in northern Vermont has to offer. On a 70 degree September day, a friend and I took a couple boats out to a local lake and rowed out to an island. For the next few hours, we did nothing but sat on the shore, watched the sunlight cascading over the water, listened to the lapping of the waves and delighted in the warm breeze wafting over us. For the next several days I felt more peaceful and relaxed. This led me to