For much of modern history, scientists believed the adult brain was essentially fixed. The prevailing assumption was that once we reached adulthood, the structure and function of our brains were largely set. We could learn new information, gain new skills, and collect new experiences, but the brain itself was not expected to significantly change. If someone struggled with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, or emotional regulation, the belief was often that these patterns...

We find that many marriages don’t have dozens of problems. They have one or two problems that show up in dozens of different ways. One spouse feels unheard. The other feels criticized. One feels alone. The other feels like nothing they do is ever enough. Different topics emerge—money, parenting, intimacy, schedules, in-laws—but underneath the surface, the same emotional wounds keep getting touched. This is why many couples leave an argument feeling frustrated and confused. They spent an hour...

The ancient wisdom of the Serenity Prayer offers a profoundly simple framework for healing: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference. At first glance, it reads like a short prayer for peace. But when lived deeply, it becomes a way of ordering the soul. It calls us to humility, discernment, and surrender—three movements that mirror Jesus’ teaching in Gospel of Matthew when he says, “Seek first...