by Patricia Linderman | Sep 22, 2022 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
Walking is a fundamental human activity. Our ancestors have been doing it for millions of years. And babies keep trying until they succeed. So how could there be any new insights about walking? It’s precisely because we don’t walk like our ancestors, or...
by Patricia Linderman | Sep 2, 2022 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
I know, there’s something magical about outdoor swimming. But even as the weather gets cooler, there’s still magic in water wherever we find it. I’ve loved to swim since I was a kid (got all the badges, from Fish to Junior Lifesaver :)). I first...
by Patricia Linderman | Jul 8, 2022 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition
Foods made from flour and/or sugar are everywhere! If we don’t actively fend them off, they can fill up our meals from morning to night. Think of the free breakfast at a mid-range hotel: toast, cereal, waffles, pancakes, pastries, bagels (fortunately usually...
by Patricia Linderman | May 20, 2022 | All Posts, Fun and Joy, Stress management/ Mindfulness
I was driving to an appointment, and traffic was getting worse. I saw that I was going to be at least ten minutes late. A surge of alarm and guilt rose up in me. Now I can’t relax and enjoy my audiobook, I thought angrily. Instead, I’d be on high alert,...
by Patricia Linderman | Mar 11, 2022 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition, Fun and Joy
Imagine you’re a wise being from another galaxy, and a starship full of humans is on the way to your planet. Your job is to design a welcoming, comfortable habitat for them, where they can be as happy and healthy as possible. What would your design be...
