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The 4 F's - Flight, Fight, Freeze, Fawn
When I first heard someone mention the “4 F’s,” I immediately thought of the swear word...
Valerie Brooke, MD
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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Rest
I 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, MD
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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The 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, MD
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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The 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, MD
Jul 23, 20234 min read
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Restoration
It'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, MD
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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A New Holiday Story
Yesterday 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...
Valerie Brooke, MD
Dec 26, 20213 min read
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