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Digital Sobriety
Is Your Phone the New “Liquid Courage”? In 2026, the term “sobriety” has expanded. We’re no longer just talking about what’s in your glass or your bloodstream; we’re talking about what’s in your hand. Dr. Anna Lembke famously called the smartphone “the modern hypodermic needle,” and as we wrap up this year’s Sobruary, it’s time […]
Benefits of Meditation: Improve Awareness and Focus Attention
Can you really train the brain just as you do any other muscle?
Issues in the Tissues
Why “Talking It Out” Isn’t Enough for Trauma We’ve all been there. You’ve spent an hour in a therapy chair, logically dissecting your past, analyzing your triggers, and “doing the work” with your head. Yet, the moment you walk out the door, your chest feels tight, your heart is racing, and that familiar urge to […]
The Loneliness Epidemic vs. The Sangha
Why Connection is the Real Sobriety Biohack In 2026, we’ve finally stopped treating loneliness like a “sad feeling” and started treating it like the public health crisis it is. With the Surgeon General’s ongoing warnings about the physical toll of isolation—equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day—the world is finally waking up to a truth […]
Hitting the “Sobruary” Slump?
After a daytrip to Boston yesterday, a few thoughts from the journey: It’s February 4th. The “New Year, New Me” glitter officially settled into the gray slush on the Boston sidewalks. If you’re participating in Sobruary 2026, you may be hitting a wall. The initial rush of “doing the thing” has faded, the days are […]