katharineestyJun 104 minSecret Sources of ResiliencyI’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.
katharineestyMay 155 minHow My Trip to Visit the "Best Place on Earth to Live" Never Happened.And 4 Lessons Americans Need to Learn from the Danes. “Jonathan just tested positive for Covid here this morning.” My son Dan called me...
katharineestyMar 134 minIt’s Time to Get Up & Go!Let's talk about our fitful moves toward re-starting our lives as the pandemic wanes & recognize it's an act of courage to live life fully.
katharineestyFeb 134 minSome Days You Hate YourselfEver been stuck in a terrible mood you just couldn’t shake? I was there recently. Here's how I finally lifted myself out of my dark place.
katharineestyJan 165 minSix Behaviors That Make Us HappierA significant portion of our happiness depends on our own behavior. Our day-by-day choices. Here are 6 behaviors to promote happiness.
katharineestyDec 12, 20214 minWhat Makes for a Good Life After Working?Recently, I decided to close my psychotherapy practice & retire. It's left me feeling a bit untethered. I’m happy I have more time, but...
katharineestyOct 10, 20215 minSex After Seventy - Frankly SpeakingIn this blog, I give some perspective on how sex and intimacy become more entwined to meet the physical and emotional needs of older folks.
katharineestyAug 31, 20214 minLetting Go is The Key to HappinessI’ve had to do a lot of re-evaluating since my emergency surgery - how have you had to change your self-image as you age?
katharineestyAug 1, 20215 minReflections After a Close Call With DeathI did nothing about my medical emergency for hours despite crushing pain, which in retrospect, was stupid. Luckily, I’ve come through...
katharineestyMay 6, 20215 minPost-Pandemic Me is DifferentThe lives of everyone have been upended by the pandemic. Back in December 2019, I never anticipated how dramatically I would change...
katharineestyApr 6, 20215 minFinding Purpose In Your LifeAfter age 70, the Big Questions become: “What is the purpose of all these added years?”, “ What is essential for a good life now?” and...