Category Archives: Mental Health

Are you SAD?



Welcome Wintertime! We talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the holiday blues, winter funk and general blahs. It’s a real thing and starts with the science of light.


Who Needs Sleep?



Whether it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or staying awake, we all seem to have our share of sleeping issues as we grow older. What can you do at 3am to fix the problem? Listening to us likely isn’t the answer.


OCD, OCPD or just Anal Retentive?



Will aliens invade if you don’t check to make sure the garage door is closed? This week we get into why having things out of place can drive you crazy (if you’re not already there). Also, number-form synesthesia.


My Secret Life with ADHD



ADHD can be a curse but also a superpower. James shares his experience with a late-life diagnosis, finally understanding what is happening in his head and how he’s learned to use his powers for good.


Mortality, or Make Sure Your Tool Drawers are Labeled



The number one unavoidable fact of life is death. For those left behind it prompts anger, fear, regret and so much more. How do we react to the evidence of our own mortality all around us?


The Stigma of Mental Health



It’s the Lusty Month of May! It’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. This week we get deep and personal about mental health challenges and the mainstreaming of neurodivergence.