Stomach butterflies and anxiety
We’ve all been there: the big presentation, a difficult first date, or a heavy “we need to talk” text. Before your brain even processes the words, your stomach has already made its move. Maybe it’s a flutter, a sharp knot, or a sudden dash to the restroom.
In the past, we were told this was “just nerves”—as if it were all in our heads. But the truth is much more fascinating. Your gut isn’t just reacting to your brain; it’s having a full-blown conversation with it.
High-Functioning Burnout: How to protect your peace of mind
Reclaim and Protecting Your Peace of Mind Continuing our reflection on bringing control back to our lives after a vacation, I hit a wall last week that many of you know all too well. Fresh off my two-week break, I plunged headfirst into a mountain of backlogged admin tasks and patient responsibilities. Externally, I was …