I’m a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and health expert whose work has appeared in The New York Times, NBC-TV, and many other national media outlets. I help organizations build resilience using a science-backed method I call The Resilience Shortcut™—a faster, more accessible path to recovery and well-being.

In a time of unprecedented stress, I don’t ask people to add more to their plate. Instead, drawing on my formal studies in trauma-informed care and embodied healing practices, I show them how to repurpose what they’re already doing—like drinking coffee—into tools for nervous system regulation and recovery. At the heart of this approach is a powerful but often overlooked pathway to well-being: the science of everyday delight.​

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​This approach is grounded in neuroscience, biology, and positive psychology—drawing on decades of research into how the brain and body respond to stress. It’s also shaped by personal legacy: my mother survived Auschwitz, and her lived experience taught me that small moments of delight aren’t indulgences. They’re essential tools for survival.

The Resilience Shortcut™ helps people recognize and harness these moments of a delight. As a result, people bounce back faster, perform better, and stay grounded—even in severely adverse circumstances.

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The Resilience Shortcut™ sits within a broader framework I call Pleasure Literacy—the common thread running through my work with individuals, organizations, and readers. By the way, I use the word “pleasure” intentionally, to highlight how the brain’s reward system—especially dopamine—drives motivation, focus, and emotional regulation.

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In an era of deep exhaustion and ongoing uncertainty, my work offers a practical, extremely simple, and enjoyable way forward.

Life is difficult. Building resilience shouldn’t be difficult too.

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