The DIP: Daily Inspirational Podcast

Remembering better days with John Caron. During these difficult times of the pandemic, we’ve all got some sort of cross to bear.  It can certainly be overwhelming. Recently, I spent a couple of hours chatting with good friend John Caron. John owns both West End Johnnies and Fenway Johnnies. We discussed the pandemics’ impact on his businesses and then we reminisced about “the good old...

Another Day of Quarantine – 2. Another day in quarantine.  What to do?  I decided to have a chat with my friend Matt.  I began treating him when he was 6-years-old (now 32) to help him get rid of a syndrome of childhood migraine headaches.  This has been a bittersweet year for Matt.  He recently became engaged to the love of his life yet suffered the loss of his brother.  Couple this with th...

Focus on Connection. In times of difficulty, it makes sense to change your perspective and connect with what truly matters. Materialism is important but human connection will always be the foundation of purpose. The most important things in life cannot be purchased but rather experienced. Love, laughter, appreciation and connection outweigh the material things in life. Imagine achieving all the ma...

Another Day of Quarantine . Quarantine is a scenario that none of us ever wanted to live through.  Unfortunately, here we are. Through all of this, I have found that there is more that connects us than divides us. Today’s conversation is a reflection of what’s in the hearts and minds of me and my guest.  It’s a raw conversation of how we’ve used perspective to find joy and hope in an otherwise dif...

A life worth LIVING is a life worth SHARING. The impact that we have on each other is more powerful than you think.  Twenty years ago, I met an amazing young girl named Maelee.  She was quiet, impressionable and thirsty for wisdom. I’ve spent these last 2 decades teaching her what I’ve learned about life through my experiences. The shoe is now on the other foot. Maelee, now 31, has gained valuable...

Say Something. If you’ve lived past your 20’s, then you have some of the all-important life experience.  Sharing your experiences with someone else, who might feel forgotten by life, is a chance to make a difference.  There are so many that struggle to make sense of things around them but with your help and experience perhaps you just may affect their perspective and bring hope back to...

You’ve Gotta be Aware. In order to fashion a successful life, you must be aware of the decisions you’re making and the impact that these decisions are having in your life. Every so often you’ll find yourself at the crossroads. It’s in these moments where awareness of who you are and what you want become paramount. Life is a lot like the ocean tides; it ebbs and flows constantly. When t...

Will the Pain Go Away? It’s been said that life does not happen to us but rather for us .  If you embrace this statement, then it’s probable that you’ll be in control of your life. If not, life can seem hopeless.  Life is not trying to screw you. It just happens and you are its’ guest.  You get to make the events of life mean anything you want. This is the understanding behind the statement...

Sex – Just say it. Relationships rarely flourish when the those involved fail to state their desires. The unparalleled passion that accompanies the development of a new relationship can slowly tarnish over time.  This is not because of some universal law of physics but rather from a lack of communication. There are many things that destroy a relationship but the two most polarizing are sex a...

Who do you want to be? We all experience a significant number of thoughts throughout the day. Unfortunately, many of these thoughts are negative. Negativity holds us back from becoming who we want to be. So, it begs the question, “who do you want to be?” To live a happy and productive life, you must improve the function of your brain . The easiest place to begin is to simply think diff...

Life Can Change in a Moment Throughout your lifetime there will be countless moments, but a mere few will have profound effects on your future.  How you respond to these moments will be a testament to your character.  You can either choose to see things as a positive or negative; it’s your choice.  These moments constitute life experience for which there is no substitute. You simply must go throug...

Old vs. Young: Let’s meet in the middle Has there ever been such a generation gap as the one we’re experiencing today? Let’s face it; not all old people are crusty and boring just as not all young people are snowflakes and entitled. The vibrancy, the energy and the potential of the youth is intoxicating.  Unfortunately, some older people have forgotten this and need the youth to remind them...

I Think I’m Depressed The modern-day medical paradigm regarding depression is that you have a problem producing serotonin in your brain. That is to say that you have a chemical imbalance that will respond to medications that help increase the amount of serotonin in your brain. This will alleviate your depression and make you feel normal again. This of course is the dogma, but is it accurate?...

Balance: A Fresh Start   Life can have us running in a number of directions at once.  This can overwhelm the brain and increase the production of stress hormones that, over time, can damage your health.  Often, it’s difficult to detect that you’re in a tailspin because it has become so “normal” to you.  When there’s time off, like the holidays, and you allow yourself to rest, it’s amaz...

Sex is Good for You! Sex is a natural part of humanity and is incredibly good for you.  There are plenty of social reasons why sex is frowned upon but as a doctor I can assure you that sex has WAY MORE upside than downside.  Physically sex lowers blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack and dilates your blood vessels.  It reduces the risk of prostate cancer, strengthens a woman’s pelv...

It’s Christmas Again. Christmas is a magical time for many but for some it is a painful reminder of love ones lost.  When you suffer the loss of a loved one, the magic of Christmas might seem more like an emotional burden.  Perhaps rather than feeling pain year after year, ask yourself what that person you loved and lost would think of your perspective.  If you once shared Christmas with the...

Emotional Pain Pain can have many different causes but none-the-less it’s a very unpleasant sensation.  Unlike pain from a physical injury, emotional pain cannot be measured by a doctor. It’s very personal.  Pain from loss, betrayal, or even loneliness can cripple you and hold you down, if you let it.  Consider seeking counsel and connect with others who can help bear the burden while...

The Power of the Brain. The power of the brain is limitless.   It’s actually a collection of billions of cells called neurons that communicate with each other, which represents every thought you’ve had and will ever have in the future.  The more times you stimulate one of these brain circuits, the stronger and more efficient it gets.  The opposite is also true.  If you reduce the stimulation to th...

What’s Your Story? Did you know that its’ your story that defines you?  It’s the story that you tell yourself and others about how you got to this place that controls your feelings and behaviors.  When you believe your story, you’ll focus all of your energy on it; either consciously  or unconsciously.  You’ll become  the living  manifestation of perhaps victimization or triumph.  It’s...

 Marijuana…What’s the Deal? The Marijuana plant remains a controversial topic.  Today’s Podcast features Big John, a marijuana cultivator and overall enthusiast.  John covers the misconceptions regarding cannabis in an effort to promote societal awareness of the truth and possible benefits of the chemicals derived from this age-old plant.     [00:50] CBD vs. THC [11:05] What meth...

When it’s your time, It’s your time. When it’s time to change your life, it’s time.  Not many of us ever know when that is but it usually comes after an overwhelming sense of pain and frustration, sprinkled with anxiety and depression.  There comes a point when the brain just can’t handle the negative emotions and in that one moment, the brain is primed to make change...

Relationships are so important in our lives but rest assured they take work. If you plan to develop a successful relationship, you have to be ready to put in the time.  Learning to accept that person without judgment while never attempting to change them will get you off on the right track.  Once you define what you want out of the relationship, you must act in accordance with your desires. Insecu...

When all else fails, Just Be You. Life can surely be difficult.  Watching others get ahead can leave you feeling as though you’re not good enough.  Whether you come from a privileged background, the ghetto, the storied halls of Harvard University or the school of hard knocks, YOU CAN’T BE WHAT YOU’RE NOT.  Stop trying to compare yourself to others and just be you.  I guarantee yo...

What’s your operating system?  If you don’t understand what makes you emotionally tick, you just might find yourself alone. There are certain emotions/values that you experience every day; some are positive and some are negative.  Both types make up your operating system. Once you understand which are your dominant positive and negative values, you begin to understand why you’re...

Turn off the news and smile.  The media is trying to control your mind to get you to spend money. The news media is banking on the human brain to come through.  They know if they can make you feel emotionally negative, then you’re apt to spend money with their advertisers.  For millennia, the human brain has been inherently negative.  This is a survival mechanism that helps you to see threat...