Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

Gambling has been practiced since the beginning of human civilization. Dice-like objects from 3000 BCE found in Mesopotamia by archaeologists, plus Chinese texts from ancient times, reference the use of dice and betting in association with their spiritual beliefs regarding fate and fortune. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also participated in betting, but sometimes viewed it as entertainment and at other times as a religious belief; therefore, their philosophical debates ranged from the potential pitfalls of gambling to whether it was “harmless” or a “trap” for a person’s morals (McMillen, 1996). During the Middle Ages, Europe saw gambling (betting) take…

Can heavy drinkers moderate their drinking? The most straightforward answer is that some can, some cannot, and others simply do not yet know. What matters most is not forcing a premature conclusion but instead creating therapeutic pathways that invite people into meaningful change rather than excluding them at the door. A flexible, individualized approach that supports incremental progress does not weaken or dilute treatment; it strengthens it by increasing engagement, honesty, and staying power. By starting where people are, we give them the greatest opportunity to move forward, whether that journey ultimately leads to moderation, harm reduction, abstinence, or a…

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and stores are dripping red with candy filled hearts and teddy bears of every shape and size.  It’s a great night to curl up on the couch and watch a movie with the one you love.  If you’re hanging out on iHorror.com, though, I have a feeling the regular regime of romantic comedies just might not be for you.  So, in the spirit of the season, We’ve put together a list of flicks that just might be perfect for the horror lover’s Valentine’s Day.  This is by no means a comprehensive list, but they’re some…

If you’re someone who rejoices at self-serve checkouts, automated banking, or online shopping—and I’ll admit, I tick two out of three of these boxes—have you ever stopped to think about how taxing these shifts might be on the incidental social interactions we have with others? Recently, while reading Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection—And Why We All Need More, I realised just how much these incidental social opportunities are diminishing. Life gets busy, and we favour convenience and simplicity to make our hectic lives more manageable. But at what cost to our social habits? And what do…

New Orleans. Just hearing the city’s name brings music to mind. This is, after all, where jazz was born. On any given day, music flows out of clubs in the French Quarter and beyond. What a tailor-made place to study music and the brain, I thought. So I reached out to a local neuroscientist during a recent visit. Paul Colombo, PhD, grew up near Buffalo, New York. He trained in neuroscience at the University of California at Berkeley under Professor Mark Rosenzweig, a pioneer in the field. Rosenzweig’s research showed that rich, stimulating environments can change the brain, even in…

THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT Trailer and Release Info: “Epic Pictures and Dread, the genre specialty releasing label of Epic, today announced nationwide theatrical release plans for Shudder’s THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT, the highly anticipated feature film adaptation of the best-selling horror video game from creator Brian Clarke. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface) and starring Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT will be released in theaters nationwide by Epic Pictures and Dread on February 13th, 2026 with theatrical booking handled by Seismic Releasing. The film will then stream on Shudder, the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for…

Ed and Lorraine Warren’s reputation seems to be faring better on the silver screen than in real life.  As divided as people are about their life’s work, they seem happy to be entertained by it at the movies, like The Conjuring: Last Rites. The latest case is that of the Smurls, a Pennsylvania family haunted by spirits in their new home.  As these things go, the Smurls tried getting help from their Catholic Church first before turning to the Warrens, famous demonologists, who have helped many families going through the same thing.  The Conjuring: Last Rites will be the final…

Traditional Asian cultures pride themselves on emotional and physical control. Yet this restraint has become so exaggerated that it keeps Asian parents from showing any form of physical or emotional affirmation to their children. This detriment, unfortunately, can impact a child’s sense of self and the relationship with their parents, with children questioning if their parents love them unconditionally. Culturally, Asians have suppressed emotional expression both verbally and non-verbally as a means of saving face. Saving face in Asian cultures is not only a way to preserve your identity and garner respect, but it also speaks to the larger collective…

Most of the relationship advice we get these days, online and offline, coalesces around two main relationship skills: visibility and vocabulary. So, we decode our attachment styles, learn to label our needs, communicate clearly with our partner, and establish requisite boundaries. And while such advice is important, it’s just as pertinent to acknowledge that it may no longer be sufficient. Of course, the message here isn’t that people have gotten worse at working on their relationships. Rather, it’s that relationships today are being called upon to support levels of emotional challenge unlike any other time in history. There are unprecedented…

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