by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Jan 6, 2025 | All Categories
The Question That Lingers What happens when we get to where we are going? This is the question that my dying sister asked me the other night as we lay side by side, crying, smiling, and holding each other. The question keeps turning in my mind. What will matter when...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Dec 26, 2024 | Entrepreneurs, Personal Reflections, Self-Discovery
Stress. The buzzword dominates every conversation about mental health, productivity, and even aging. We’ve all heard it: “Stress will kill you.” And yes, chronic stress isn’t doing anyone any favors—it’s linked to a laundry list of issues, from heart...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Dec 15, 2024 | Generational Relationships, Personal Reflections, Self-Discovery
Family Traditions Build Resilience Family traditions are more than rituals—they tie and connect us to our roots, shaping our identity and creating a sense of belonging. For me, this truth lives in my great-grandmother’s apron. After six generations, the pink roses...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Dec 8, 2024 | Personal Reflections, Self-Discovery, Women's Empowerment
It’s my birthday! I’m celebrating my birthday—an ancient tradition deeply rooted in history as a way to honor survival and growth. The origins of this celebration were rooted in a time when high mortality rates made the passing of each year a true achievement....
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Nov 26, 2024 | Generational Relationships, Personal Reflections, Self-Discovery
The Quiet That Calls Us Back Lately, my mind keeps wandering to the idea of quiet moments—those pauses that feel so small they’re almost invisible. Maybe it’s the time of year with the holidays approaching and the mixed emotions they can bring. Perhaps it’s that the...
