In today’s episode, we meet Joel Corcoran, CEO of Clubhouse International, a groundbreaking global network restoring hope and community for people living with mental illness. Joel shares how a grassroots group in 1940s New York City became a worldwide movement of Clubhouses, inclusive, member-driven spaces where recovery isn’t just possible, it’s thriving. These aren’t clinical […]
Last week, my family and I were in Bethany Beach. We enjoyed seven days of summer chillin’. My daughter, Ruchi, asked me to get up at dawn to go for a walk on the beach with her and her little dog, Divya. The picture above is of us at 5:30 AM, as the sun was
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Steam rises— a soft lift for the day ahead. The first sip bites, then melts. The grounds dark and disintegrating, fading like thunder rolling through last night’s sleep. Bitterness leans into comfort. Half-awake, i am in love with this dissolving dream. “Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to
In this powerful episode, Seth Kahan sits down with Dale Cyr, CEO of Inteleos, to explore how bold leadership, smart technology, and collaborative ecosystems are reshaping global healthcare, starting with portable ultrasound. Cyr leads Inteleos, a nonprofit certifying over 150,000 healthcare professionals across 100 countries, with a mission rooted in patient safety through clinical proficiency.
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After 18 months of driving with a learner’s permit, including over 60 hours logged and over 14 hours at night, Ruchi got her license last week! Last Thursday, we drove to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration as instructed. We provided all the necessary paperwork. They told us to pull our car around the side to
I will soon be heading out for my annual backcountry camping trip, just a couple of months away now. Part of my preparation includes dehydrating food for both Kaya and me. This dramatically reduces the weight and volume, and it also allows me to prepare gourmet meals that I can rehydrate in the wilderness. Past
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Last Saturday night, I attended a performance by one of my favorite bands, the Guru Ganesha band. Guru Ganesha is a musician and spiritual teacher best known for blending sacred music from the Sikh and Hindu traditions with Western musical styles. He is the founder and frontman of his band, which delivers uplifting music often
A Bounty of Light My daughter squints through her hair in the company of Mary, sharing the shade. Wild child, she has my heart forever. The ancient icon pulls a net of brilliance across time into this moment. As from a star, a bounty of light has reached me.
I took Ruchi and her best friend (and gramma, not pictured) to see Ateez, her favorite K-pop group, in a movie theater concert. I’ve seen this show twice with Ruchi, live. Once in DC and another time in Chicago. When the movie started, Ruchi was the first to scream! It reminded Gramma and me of
Last Saturday, I had the honor of presenting to Clubhouse International, which was celebrating its 30th anniversary. 700 staff and members were present. Clubhouses are community-based centers that support people living with mental illness by offering opportunities for work, education, and social connection in a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment. They are a testimony to
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