The Weekly Vlog

Lower Your Expectations Jan 25, 2023

I live in Rochester, NY, where winters tend to be pretty dark and gloomy. Seasonal depression is not uncommon in the...

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The Five Appetites Jan 18, 2023

Can you crave specific foods if you’re low in a particular nutrient? For example, if you’re deficient in...

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We Did Not Choose to Eat Jan 11, 2023

In this vlog, I share findings from a fascinating experiment conducted by an esteemed New York University...

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Self-Appreciation Jan 04, 2023

Welcome to the first vlog of 2023! A friend of mine recently shared one of her daily habits with me, and it has to do...

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Getting Your Whole Self on Board with Change Dec 28, 2022

At this time of year many of us will make resolutions to change, yet many of us will not keep those resolutions....

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Renunciation Dec 21, 2022

I’m not feeling well this week, so I’m prioritizing rest and recuperation. This prompted me to recall a...

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Bright Restaurant Meals Dec 14, 2022

In a vlog a few months ago, I shared a revelation about my habits when it came to eating in restaurants. I had come...

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How to Leverage Your Gut Microbiota to Suppress Sugar Binges Dec 07, 2022

The other day, my sweet husband sent me an article from Current Biology that stopped me in my tracks. A...

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Using Your Benefits for Your Health Nov 30, 2022

Obesity rates around the world continue to climb, and the economic deck seems stacked against us. The “Big...

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How to be Happy Nov 23, 2022

Addictive brains, by nature, are dopamine-driven and always seeking that next hit. When we recover from active...

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Five Actions that Replenish Willpower Nov 16, 2022

As we head into the holiday season, there are bound to be festivities and activities that will drain your willpower...

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Peace Nov 09, 2022

Long-time Bright Lifers talk about the peace that they have around food. What does it mean to have that...

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