Rebecca Heiss 
Today is the final day of National Eating Disorders Awareness week and tomorrow is the first day of Women’s History Month. It feels appropriate today than, for some reason, to have woken up with my stomach in knots. At some strange crossroad between healing and historical hurt. I remember being 11 years old and standing … Read more
In nature, when crows band together in cooperation, they can take down far more aggressive, competitive hawks. So too, the power of cooperation and banding together to fight a clear common enemy are prevailing forces for humans, and these conceptual stories described in my upcoming book, INSTINCT, are playing out in real-time on today’s stock … Read more
As far as I can tell by my extensive deep dive into the world of superheroes this past weekend, in order to be a bonafide superhero you need to be in possession of three basic things: 1) A superpower– something you have that is extraordinary and beyond the reach of most other humans Now most … Read more
[vc_column_text]I walked the beach this morning and I’ve concluded there are only 3 types of people that are on the beach at sunrise: Exercise Enthusiasts – the runners, bikers, walkers Pensive People – those meditating, doing yoga, and generally looking like they are in deep thought Sunrise Selfie Shooters – does this one need an … Read more
I wrote this piece several weeks ago. After I wrote it, I realized how dangerous some of the ideas could be if taken out of context. I began questioning myself (which to be clear, I think is really important for us all to do). Was this safe to be putting out to the world? What … Read more
[vc_column_text]The novelty of COVID-19 has definitely worn off. When there is something new or unknown, even if it’s potentially scary, our brains light up in anticipation. Chemically, our bodies treat the expectancy of fear the same way as excitement. It’s why so many people love horror films. The anticipation of being scared is thrilling. But … Read more
[vc_column_text]A global pandemic. Economic crisis. Racial tensions. Challenges with working from home. Questions about what is safe and right, for you, for your parents, for your kids. If your world feels like a tinder box soaked in gasoline sitting next to a sparking fire…you’re not alone. Amid the deafening echoes of fear and anxiety the … Read more
You are racist. Let’s start right there. So am I. If that turns you off immediately, good, keep reading. Being racist doesn’t make us white people, bad people, it makes us human. I know that seems like a contradiction for the vast majority of us who are consciously wanting to be non-biased, helpful members of … Read more
Intensity is a word I remember being drilled into my head – into my body – as a basketball player. And then I turned around and used it again on my players as a coach. Intensity. That’s what we are all here for. Giving it your all. Leaving everything on the floor. What are you … Read more
[vc_column_text]The ability to read facial expressions and correctly interpret the intent and motivations of fellow humans has been critical throughout our evolutionary history and remains paramount today. Imagine if while negotiating with a furious colleague, you thought “Bob” was happy and excited to see you! You’d be at a serious disadvantage. As social beings, humans … Read more
