The Path is Too Deep

It seems like every few years, the medical and pharmaceutical industries dangle a new carrot in front of a society desperate to lose weight. The current media darling is semaglutide , marketed under names like Ozempic (for diabetes) and the newly buzzed-about Wegovy (specifically for weight loss). The headlines are intoxicating. They promise significant results with seemingly minimal effort. For a culture obsessed with instant gratification—from same-day delivery to on-demand entertainment—the idea of an injection or pill that melts away fat feels like the ultimate life hack. But as I often discuss here, when something sounds too good to be true in the realm of health, it almost always is. Before jumping on the bandwagon of the latest "miracle cure," it is crucial to understand what these drugs are, what they cost (both financially and physically), and what they say about our approach to wellness. How the "Magic" Works Wegovy is part of a class of drugs called GLP-1...

When people hear "ADHD," they often picture a hyperactive seven-year-old boy bouncing off the walls of a classroom. They rarely picture a 53-year-old man sitting quietly in an office. But I was that boy. I was diagnosed at five years old, having shown symptoms since I was three. My ADHD wasn't "adult onset"; it has been my companion for half a century. For years, I’ve tried to explain to neurotypical people what it actually feels like to live inside this brain. It isn't just about "getting distracted." It is about intensity. Here is the best way I can explain the reality of my daily life: The Equalizer Imagine that we are sitting down in a coffee shop, having a conversation. Now picture that my sensory input is like one of those music equalizers, with each frequency range linked to a slider. Now, turn all of those sliders up to 10, all the time . That movement behind you? 10. Humming of a nearby light? 10. Temperature in the room? 10. Feeling o...

We’ve all felt the "Sunday Scaries." It’s that creeping feeling of anxiety that starts around 4:00 PM as the weekend winds down and the looming responsibilities of Monday morning cast a shadow over your evening. I used to spend my Sundays dreading the week ahead. I felt like I was standing on the tracks waiting for a train to hit me. But lately, I’ve flipped the script. Sunday is no longer a day of dread; it is my most powerful tool. It is the day I clear the decks, check my compass, and make sure I’m pointed in the right direction. Welcome to System Check Sunday . This isn't about being a workaholic or obsessing over data. It’s about taking twenty minutes to be kind to my future self. Here is my simple 3-step routine to turn Sunday from a source of stress into a source of strength. Step 1: The "No-Judgment" Review Before I plan forward, I look back. But here is the key: I leave the judge at the door. I look at the last seven days with curiosity, not criticism....