I was listening to the drag artist Sasha Velour being interviewed on the CBC radio show Q the other day, and I was struck by her reaction to one of the host, Tom Power’s questions. …

Mathew Perry was 54 when he died. It happened only a few days ago and at the time of writing this article, it’s not clear exactly what happened. We know that he drowned in a hot tub or a Jacuzzi after coming home from a two-hour game of pickleball. What…

There’s an old expression, “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” It means that a partial or inadequate understanding of a concept can create a lot of problems. That is especially true when it comes to psychology. Pop psychology is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it brings an…

This has been an unprecedented season of wildfires in Canada. This isn’t my first blog on the topic and sadly, it won’t be my last. As I write this one, great swaths of the North West Territories and British Columbia are being evacuated due to out-of-control fires. People are losing…

I’m a loyal, proud Canadian. I love my country and feel immensely grateful for having been born here. I take an active interest in local and national politics and I always make sure to vote. …

Lately, I’ve been thinking about ghosting. People on the receiving end have described the experience as bewildering, exasperating, and agonizing. The sudden, often inexplicable withdrawal of all communication feels unnecessarily cruel. I empathize with these individuals and I recognize that in some instances, people engage in ghosting in order to…

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…

It’s funny how some people who have lots and lots of power want more and more, and how some people who have a ton of privilege feel like they need a ton more. Scarcity mindset

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…