Stories, Research & Reflection
Writing on mindfulness, movement, and mental health — from a licensed therapist, researcher, and USATF Certified Running Coach.
Love, Debt, and Secret Receipts: Why Money Fights Hit Couples So Hard
Amor, deudas y recibos secretos: por qué las peleas por dinero golpean tan fuerte a las parejas
Why money fights predict trouble, what couples are really arguing about, and how to handle money as partners.
The Once-a-Week Myth: What Science Really Says About Sex in Long-Term Relationships
El mito de "una vez por semana": lo que la ciencia dice realmente sobre el sexo en las relaciones de pareja
Frequency, desire gaps, and why how you talk about sex matters more than hitting a number.
Is Everyone Cheating? The Truth About Infidelity (and Whether Love Can Survive It)
¿Todos están siendo infieles? La verdad sobre la infidelidad (y si el amor puede sobrevivir a ella)
How common infidelity really is, what counts as cheating, and whether a relationship can recover.
¿Qué nos hace felices de verdad? Lo que dice la ciencia
Qué dice la investigación sobre la felicidad — relaciones, gratitud, atención plena, generosidad y redes sociales — con ideas prácticas para empezar hoy.
La disciplina como camino hacia una vida de logros
Un ensayo sobre la disciplina, los hábitos pequeños y constantes, y cómo construir una vida de logros sin caer en la autoexigencia excesiva.
What My Research Found About Mindfulness, Motivation, and Running
Findings from my own research on adult runners: trait mindfulness was linked to better mental health and life satisfaction, but intrinsic motivation — not mindfulness — was the stronger predictor of who kept running consistently.
Why Mindfulness May Help Runners Manage Stress
A closer look at how noticing thoughts and emotions without judgment may help runners cope with pressure, setbacks, and self-criticism — plus a simple check-in to try on a hard run.
Why Motivation Matters More Than Discipline for Consistent Running
Why runners who ran because they enjoyed it stayed more consistent than those relying on willpower alone — and four ways to reconnect with your own reasons for running.
Mindfulness Will Not Always Make You Run More—And That Is Okay
Mindfulness supported mental health but not running frequency in my research. Here's why that's not a contradiction — and why running less some weeks doesn't mean you're failing.
The Power of Movement: How Walking and Running Boost Mental Health and Well-Being
How walking and running boost mental health and well-being, plus a look back at races and city streets around the world that movement has taken me to.