Valerie Brooke, MDJul 63 minThe 4 F's - Flight, Fight, Freeze, FawnWhen I first heard someone mention the “4 F’s,” I immediately thought of the swear word...
Valerie Brooke, MDFeb 64 minRestI am not good at resting. I recently said to my husband as he sat on the couch watching one of his favorite TV series, “I need to learn...
Valerie Brooke, MDNov 27, 20234 minThe Science of Gratitude Many years before I studied to become a physician, giving thanks for the blessings in my life was the first part of my morning prayers. ...
Valerie Brooke, MDJul 23, 20234 minThe Big Leap“When we get quiet enough, for long enough, we can hear the whispers, of what is right, of what is true, and most importantly, which way...
Valerie Brooke, MDApr 24, 20233 minRestorationIt's been a long time since I've written, too long for sure, but a lot has happened in my personal and professional life in the last...
Valerie Brooke, MDDec 26, 20213 minA New Holiday StoryYesterday at work, on Christmas Day, one of my patient’s care givers said to me, “Why are you here on Christmas? Did you get the short...