When I was invited a few years back to speak about addiction—and how it contributed to the loss of my law license and my eventual incarceration—my first response was immediate and certain: I was not addicted. In my mind, addiction meant substances: alcohol, prescription medication, and illicit drugs. If none of those were present, addiction […]
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Anger Is Not the Problem. Escalation Is. Holiday season for many people = family time.Holiday season for me = phone lighting up with “Can you squeeze me in? I’m about to lose it at dinner.” If you want a fast, brutally effective way to discover your emotional buttons, skip the retreat and go home.No therapist,
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Why Emotional Numbness Is the Hidden Risk Factor No One in the Legal Profession Talks AboutBy Andreea Parc — Quantum Risk Management Consultant | Emotional Self-Regulation Specialist I once heard someone say:“Disconnection is not when you’re lost. It’s when you’re running on autopilot and calling it productivity.” Years ago, I was that attorney. The high-functioning
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In 2017, I was a general practitioner — not an immigration specialist — when I was swept into a political crackdown that turned legal technicalities into criminal charges. I believed in the justice system. I believed my intentions mattered. I was wrong. I was sentenced to five years in federal prison for serving a vulnerable population under the wrong administration.
Now, in 2025, history is repeating itself — louder. Immigration attorneys are again in the crosshairs, and what happened to me could happen to you.
This isn’t paranoia. It’s precedent.
I’m sharing my story as a warning and a call to action. If your name is on the dotted line, you are responsible — and you must be prepared.
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This weekend, I decided to escape the hustle of NYC and visit a friend in upstate New York. The mountain base offered fresh air and sunshine, which I miss in my apartment. Lying on a chair on freshly cut grass, surrounded by flowers and the forest, I immersed myself in nature. The vibrant green trees,
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I was scrolling through one of my social media pages when I stopped at a motivational post. It wasn’t the post itself that caught my attention but the lone comment beneath it: “Stop preaching.” That raw, honest comment struck a chord deep within me. As someone who teaches, writes, and posts extensively about managing expectations, detaching from
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By recognizing the cost of inaction and its far-reaching implications, we empower ourselves to make informed choices and prioritize our personal growth. It’s a call to action—one that beckons us to seize the reins of our destiny and embark on a journey of purposeful, intentional development.
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This past weekend, I took a break and headed upstate to NY, hoping for a snowy retreat. While snow is not as common in NY as it used to be, the joy and peace I find in skiing are unmatched.
Yes, skiing! Not only does it offer a unique experience, but its therapeutic benefits are substantiated by scientific evidence.
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Disappointment—we all have experienced it. It has various forms, whether it’s a crushed expectation, a missed opportunity, or a setback that leaves us feeling sad. In a world filled with ups and downs, how do we navigate disappointment to get over it, learn from it, and find better opportunities?
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Ah, the dawn of a new year—the time when many of us enthusiastically craft New Year’s resolutions, listing ambitious goals and aspirations. Yet, as the weeks pass, the initial zeal often fades, and the resolutions we set with such determination seem to lose their grip. What is the missing element that often causes these well-intended promises to fall off the edge?
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