This post in the #youcanbehere series is trying to bridge the gap between two very polarized groups. This is a highly complex and deeply emotional topic. Tread in the comments with care. In the wake of the potential Roe vs. wade overturn, the conversation around abortion rights has brought out intense discussion. What do IContinue reading “Life & Choice”
Category Archives: You Can Be Here!
Protect Children from COVID
We’re oh so fortunate that children have relatively low risk from COVID-19 infection compared to adults. It’s true that the percentage of severe disease, hospitalization, and death increase with age. You can know this and also want to protect your children from being exposed. Children are always the population we hope to protect from harmContinue reading “Protect Children from COVID”
Connect and Protect
You can be here! A series that captures the duality of our thinking. The fifth post in this series is a reflection on the controversy of masking up during a pandemic. The idea that wearing a mask hinders the ability to connect with friends and family. The idea that relationships cannot be formed or strengthenedContinue reading “Connect and Protect”
Spirituality and Science
You can be here! A series that captures the duality of our thinking. I collaborated with @fueledbyscience on this post to challenge the separation of spirituality and science. We challenge the notion that those dedicated to evidence-based science can’t believe in a power that is undetectable. We challenge the notion that if you believe inContinue reading “Spirituality and Science”
Alternative and Modern
You can be here! A series that captures the duality of our thinking. The third post in this series is all about the seemingly never-ending conflict between “modern” medicine and “alternative” medicine. Truth is, we need to leverage both as it pertains to our personal health journey. You absolutely need to take care of yourContinue reading “Alternative and Modern”
Trust and Empathy
You can be here! A series that captures the duality of our thinking. The second post in this series is talking about the importance of trusting in the robust process for monitoring adverse events while simultaneously maintaining a high level of respect, acknowledgment, and empathy for individual experiences. As a science advocate, I have aContinue reading “Trust and Empathy”
Vaccinated but Cautious
You can be here! A series that captures the duality of our thinking. The first post in the series is talking about the conflict in our minds about how to live life in a pandemic with some of the world having access to a vaccine, but not all. It’s about having a vaccine that isContinue reading “Vaccinated but Cautious”