How do you navigate Thanksgiving dinner and family gatherings when you're grieving the loss of someone who should be at the table? Synopsis Thanksgiving centers on family togetherness and gratitude, which can make the absence of a loved one feel unbearable. Research published in Scientific...
How does psilocybin affect the body's stress response system, and what are the implications for treating stress-related disorders? Synopsis Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has been found to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the body's primary stress response system. Research indicates that psilocybin...
This article answers the question: Who am I without my religion, and how do I rebuild my identity after leaving faith? Synopsis This article explores the identity crisis that typically follows the loss of religion, particularly when your religious faith was the foundation of your...
How do you create new holiday traditions when the old ones are too painful, and is it okay to change or abandon traditions that remind you of your loved one? Synopsis Holiday traditions are deeply connected to memory and identity. When someone dies, the traditions...