This question echoes silently in my mind knowing that I have lived through the rock-and-roll era, watched the moon landing, and survived the challenges of multiple economic downturns: Why don’t I feel joy anymore? I feel I am not alone wrestling with this issue. That subtle disconnection from joy—something that once felt like second nature—has […]
The question I have been contemplating for most of this year and wondering why I don’t know the answer is “Why doesn’t anyone love me?” I know I am not alone. This gut-wrenching question hits hard because it touches on our deepest need—to be seen, valued, and loved. But here’s the thing: just because you […]
I have found myself lying awake at 2 a.m., replaying old conversations, contemplating decisions I didn’t make, and paths I never took. I know I am not alone. Regret is a deeply human experience—one that can quietly haunt us or loudly shape our lives. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a relationship we let go, or […]
Have you ever had a day where everything just felt… heavy? Where no matter what you did, nothing could shake that dark cloud hanging over your head? That, in a nutshell, is misery—a state so deeply personal yet universally experienced. Misery isn’t just feeling sad for a moment. It’s a persistent, engulfing feeling of unhappiness […]
Let’s be honest—asking for help feels like pulling teeth for many of us. Whether it’s admitting you’re overwhelmed at work or telling a friend you’re not okay, there’s something deeply uncomfortable about opening up and saying, “I need help.” In a world where independence is idolized and self-sufficiency is a badge of honor; vulnerability doesn’t […]
The April 2025 Newsletter is here! Read it now right HERE! APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post April 2025 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers. Originally Published on https://drmarakarpel.com/
Image by Andy from Pixabay “When you don’t give yourself permission to rest, your body will eventually force you to take a break, often in the form of illness or exhaustion.” ~ Dr. Kristin Neff, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. Some of you […]
Support is necessary in the demanding world of medicine. Whether we are navigating career transitions, personal struggles, or the daily challenges of patient care, how we show up for each other can profoundly impact our well-being. Nonjudgment, compassion, and meeting colleagues (and ourselves) where they are in their lives, careers, and medicine journeys form the […]
In a recent episode of The Worthy Physician, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque sat down with Dr. Shai Efrati to discuss unlocking peak performance, going beyond the norm, and optimizing physician efficiency. This conversation was packed with golden nuggets that can transform how we approach our personal and professional lives. Forget Normal—Strive for More Dr. Efrati challenges […]
Image © M. Karpel, 2024 “Wisdom comes with winters.” ~ Oscar Wilde Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. This has been a particularly rough few months and a rough year for many of us. Stresses in our own lives have combined with heightening tensions in the world. The uncertainty […]
