Barry’s Blog

Stress is a sneaky companion that often finds its way into our lives without us noticing. While many of us can pinpoint the big stressors—like work deadlines or financial worries—there are smaller, subtler habits we engage in every day that silently amplify our stress...

Life isn't always easy, and there are some hard truths we all must face at one point or another. (I have always said, no one goes through life unscathed?! ) While these truths can be difficult to accept, they hold the key to personal growth, resilience, and lasting...

Relationships can be a beautiful and rewarding part of life. However, it's not uncommon for individuals to lose themselves in the process of building and maintaining these connections. When intimacy is involved, it's common to also become jaded as oxytocin is released...

As we age, it's important to not only consider our physical health but also our cognitive health. "After the age of 65, the risk of cognitive decline doubles every five years, with nearly one-third of people aged 85 and older being affected by some form of cognitive...

These days it's so easy to feel like our phones and TVs are our only source of entertainment. If you're feeling a little too attached to screens or social media, let me offer up some options instead: Get Active: You can grab a friend or take time to yourself. There...

Fear is a natural part of being human, especially in relationships where emotions run deep and vulnerability is high. Whether you fear getting hurt, being rejected, losing independence, or even losing the person you love, these fears can create barriers that prevent a...

Do you ever wonder why you do that one thing that sets you up for failure? Have you ever considered maybe you're self-sabotaging? Self-sabotage is often rooted in various psychological, emotional, and social factors. Fear of failure (or even success), subconsciously...

It’s about that time to check in on your New Year’s Resolutions. I won’t make you feel bad if your resolutions haven’t held. ( Statistically only 8% of all resolutions are keep throughout the year and the majority are  broken by January 12th.) I am here...

So many of us seek out relationships without fully considering all of the emotions that can arise from it. Yes, of course excitation is one on the upside but the converse has sadness or anger or disappointment as well. It is life.  The key to a good relationship...