The Dose

Opting Out of the Holiday Stress Olympics

The holidays don’t always have to be a crisis, let’s stop treating them like one.

Nov 19 • 

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The Past Explains You, But It Doesn’t Define You

Why early experiences matter less than we think and what matters more.

Nov 7 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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October 2025

The Leaf Blower Mindset

Shifting your problems onto others backfires. Here’s what to do instead.

Oct 29 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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Sorry, Pessimism Isn’t Wisdom

How to avoid the realism trap and use optimism as a strategic advantage.

Oct 22

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The Tyranny of the Tracker: When Numbers Take Over Our Lives

Data can guide us but the moments that matter most aren’t measured; they’re lived.

Oct 2 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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September 2025

A Simple Rule to Shift Your Perspective

Words have power, don’t let them be all powerful.

Sep 18 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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August 2025

Stop Making Such a Big Deal About Going Back to School

Let September spark potential instead of panic.

Aug 13 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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How Psychobabble Is Ruining Our Relationships

What happens when we stop listening and start diagnosing.

Aug 7 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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July 2025

I’m Not Anti-therapy. I Am Anti-therapy Culture.

Therapy is a tool, not a lifestyle. Here are 15 simple, evidence-backed activities that boost resilience—no couch time necessary.

Jul 23 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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The Confidence Paradox

Why feeling ready is overrated.

Jul 10 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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The Midyear Plot Twist: Why Your “Imperfect” Progress Is More Than Enough

Here are four evidence-based reflection strategies to help you make the most of the rest of the year.

Jul 2 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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June 2025

How to Support a Friend Who Is Having a Hard Time

When in doubt — send that text, make that phone call, show up. It means more than you realize.

Jun 20 • 

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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