by Lisa McFarland | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
In Part 1 of “The Big Lie” found here we discussed dopamine and the role of this feel good, natural neurotransmitter in our brains. We noted that our brains and specifically our Nucleus Accumbens (NA for short) are indifferent when it comes to the “stimulant” that...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
What does it mean to have “good character?” There are many answers to this question. But when I think of someone’s character I am considering many things, including trustworthiness. When someone is described as having good character, to me that means something like...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Reader’s Note: This is an extended piece which may be best enjoyed in a few short reads. Our political landscape is plagued by the disproven claim that the 2020 US Presidential Election was won by a candidate other than President Biden. In the course of two years...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve written often about the importance of being able to access the skill sets we work so hard to develop, when we actually need them. Understanding what drives our behavior is critical if we want our actions to be commensurate with our insides. But we need to do...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Nearly 10 years ago, my cousin Corey by marriage, was shot dead at close range by the estranged husband of a co-worker who was so scared of going home alone, that she asked for Corey’s accompaniment and protection. He was 33. News story found here. Having joined...
