Health and wellness. Mind-body-emotional fitness. Integrative medicine. Science and religion. Creativity and consciousness. Human potential. Sustainability. The natural world. Personal transformation. These are my journalistic focus areas, with a proclivity towards reporting on the good works of New Thought pioneers, as well as everyday people of extraordinary faith who help us envision a beautiful future.
Have the scoop on a bit of provocative news on the above or any other subject matter? Send me a lead and I’ll scope it out.
On this sunny So-Cal day, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu graciously postpones his morning workout to ruminate about not just football—but life, and what’s most important
Doc Hawk’s final book offers clinically proven self-healing methods that can result in complete recovery from any disease. Talk about knowing one’s dharma: from the
An intimate interview with best-selling author Joan Borysenko, PhD. By her own facetious definition, Joan Borysenko is momentarily in the bardo of her worst nightmare.
Study on human genomes is music to the ears of anyone wishing to live with good health. Can playing a musical instrument in any context
An up-close-and-personal interview with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu on his inner spiritual life. It starts with heat: nearly a hundred degrees on the practice
. . . savoring a delectable breakfast of pain au chocolat and mille-feuille layered cream puff pastry. “Might as well indulge while I can!” I
A holistic handbook for animals, their people and the lives they share together. With Americans spending a record $29.5 billion on their pets last year,
A sub-culture of food purists is emerging from the GMO soup to advocate tried-and-true dietary offerings that have the power to return us to a more
“You can spoil them with treats then send them home.” “It’s all of the fun with none of the responsibility.” “It’s nature’s compensation for the
Community of do-gooders step up to find lost pup, even without a reward of treats or praise. Some stories just “beg” to be told. This
A more eco-friendly home is just beyond the threshold of your front door. Incorporate green choices into the style and design of your space. .
Is food a sufficient source of nutrients today? Fish oil. Probiotics. Psyllium. Omega-3. Folic acid. Spirulina. Whey protein. Ginko biloba. Lactoferrin. Glucosamine. The dietary and
If ever I doubted the power of believing in what psychologist, scholar and human potential guru Jean Houston calls “a passion for the possible,” she
Spring cleaning offers benefits far beyond just having a clean house. Psychologists say that when we’re surrounded by clutter and confusion, our minds tend to
Vignettes of five older adults who faithfully usher Pirates fans to their seats. At the young age of 99, Phil Coyne says that he “gets
Ladies, if you could have a room in your home all for yourself, what would it be? An indulgent in-home spa? A reading nook? A
This season, try these tips, tools and hot new items to take your garden from blah to full bloom. . . Click to read full
Often controversial MD continues his quest to revision medicine by integrating modern science with ancient Native American healing. Call him Coyote. Call him a shaman.
Beth Corning, Dance Alloy’s Artistic Director, shares her vision of building a modern repertory touring company that showcases great choreographers. I didn’t come to hear
Dancer/choreographer Sreyashi Dey embodies the wisdom and tradition behind Odissi, a classical Indian dance style originally performed in second century BC as a sacred ritual.
An essay about choreographing a life of personal relevance. Up the marble staircase I skipped to the third floor of the Jenkins Arcade, straight into
Choosing the right ‘shroom for the right dish. The selection of wild and rare mushrooms at grocery stores and farmers markets seems to have proliferated
One regular grass cutter finds time on the tractor steers her to creative meditation. To heck with psychotherapists, self-help books and spa vacations. Who has
Editing one’s own writing can be challenging. Learn how this writer was able to see the forest through the trees of editing her manuscript. Tim
I can do this, I can lay down power with my pen like the jet stream rolls a windstorm across the Great Plains . .
When it comes to fashion, it’s quite possible that green is the new black. Not only is the manufacturing of eco-friendly clothing on the upswing,
Have you ever had a surprise insect encounter with a praying mantis? An inexplicable dog bond? Repeated day sightings of an owl? Dolphin fascination? Everyone
Will Knecht speaks about the power of silver linings hidden in the ashes of adversity. As Will watched his 150-year-old family owned business’s flagship store
The former New York Jets QB and Super Bowl MVP chronicles his life in new autobiography. Namath quickly gained his “Broadway Joe” moniker after his
. . . They inspire us to overcome obstacles, “go to other side” and unite what might otherwise divide us. Pittsburgh knows how to make
This could be the year I finally confess to my children that I’ve been the co-conspirator of an elaborate, well-intentioned scheme to deceive them since
Pittsburgh’s public art is one of the many wonderful things that make it a very livable city. This 5-part series features specific neighborhoods, with a
A profile of six Certified B Corporations. The B Corps movement is gaining a collective voice. About 1,200 companies have already become B Corp certified
Joshua Vogel may not know for certain that the human colonization of Mars is sustainable, but he’s willing to die finding out. Some might say
Revolutionizing particles removal from industrial work clothes. I’m working harder than most guys my age; but if you dig down to bedrock and do it
Here’s one of my personal interviews with world-renowned consciousness pioneer Dr. David Hawkins, author of the seminal work “Power vs. Force” and 22 other books.
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No part of this website may be reproduced in any form without express written consent from the author.
Photographer: Tom Cwenar | Stylist: Marian Davis