lisa firestone

Is Fear of Emotion Driving Our Addiction?

As human beings, the deepest, most core conflict we face is whether or not to... >>

What Beyoncé Got Right About Forgiveness According to Science

Unless you live under a rock, by now you’ve likely heard a lot about Beyoncé’s latest... >>

How to Tame Your Inner Critic

There are countless quotes, mantras and entire philosophies dedicated to telling us to find and... >>

How to Stop Anxiety

Those of us who struggle with anxiety know how it can undermine us. We feel... >>

Why Do Break Ups Hurt Some People More than Others?

How Attachment Style Affects Break Ups  Break ups aren’t easy for anyone, but have you... >>

How to Deal with Jealousy

No one enjoys feeling jealous. Yet, jealousy is an inevitable emotion that pretty much every... >>

What’s Wrong with Needing to Be the Best

To strive for greatness is not an unworthy goal, but the desire to be great... >>

“Nobody Likes Me:” Understanding Loneliness and Self-shame

    There is perhaps no more painful thought in the world than that of... >>