Through his writings and podcasts, Doug Ota morphs from speaker to narrator, finding words for vague feelings, providing safety to trust their flow, and offering insight that moves people towards clarity.

Last week I successfully defended my PhD. Of the defense, the renowned attachment researcher, Professor Bakermans-Kranenburg,...

I close my eyes and think back to the first time I gave her the wheel....

This article was published in translated form in the Dutch edition of Runner’s World, January 2017. Ever noticed it’s easier to run intervals with a group, rather than by yourself? To understand why, you need to be introduced to two heroes inside your head, the anterior cingulate and the prefrontal cortex. Be forewarned, though: after […]

...

Have you ever wondered how your kids know exactly what to do to drive you nuts?...