Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

On Feb. 19, 2026, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)—the official term now used for what were once called UFOs. The order calls for agencies to locate and release records tied to UAP investigations, including materials addressing evidence of potential nonhuman intelligence, fueling worldwide curiosity about what the U.S. government may reveal after decades of unexplained aerial events.[6] If those records confirm the presence of nonhuman intelligence, the implications would be profound. But perhaps the most fascinating question would be: How would humans respond to learning we…

UConn’s Braylon Mullins let out a radiant, triumphant smile before exchanging a high-five and locking foreheads with head coach Dan Hurley, a moment of pure joy as the Huskies marched on to their third national title game in four years.Mullins, a 6-foot-6, slim-built five-star freshman, was just six days removed from authoring one of the most unforgettable shots in NCAA Tournament history — a buzzer-beating 3 to eliminate top-seeded Duke in the Elite Eight. On Saturday night, he delivered yet another defining moment, burying a cold-blooded dagger 3 with under a minute remaining to seal a 71-62 win over third-seeded…

Viktor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist who barely survived the Holocaust and Nazi death camps, described the existential vacuum as one of the defining experiences of the modern world. If anyone had earned the right to define existential suffering, it was probably him. This April marks 81 years since Frankl was liberated from a concentration camp, which is a useful reminder that the ideas from the field of existential psychology were not just theoretical or simply armchair philosophy. To experience an existential vacuum is likely best described as a pervasive, all-encompassing inner emptiness that arrives from the absence of meaning. Picture…

The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there’s plenty of MLB news left to cover.Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season.Apr. 4The Mets shared that Soto will undergo an MRI on Saturday after he exited Friday night’s road game vs. the Giants in the first inning with calf tightness. Soto singled in the top of the first and appeared to slow up while going from first to third on Bo Bichette’s run-scoring single. Soto was forced out at home plate when Brett Baty grounded into a 1-2-3 double play. Tyrone Taylor replaced Soto…

“Ultra-processed foods are industrial creations made with little—if any—whole foods that often contain large amounts of added sugar and salt” (Berg, 2024). They are typically “infused with artificial colors and additives, and have ingredients added to enhance shelf life, including unhealthy fats and preservative chemicals” (Berg, 2024). “Research has shown that diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 health conditions” (Berg, 2024). A systematic review of meta-analyses showed that “convincing evidence supported direct associations between greater ultra-processed food exposure and higher risks of incident cardiovascular disease-related mortality and type 2 diabetes, as well as higher risks…

As a child, I often found myself in places where my brain felt overstimulated and agitated. Like church. Although my experience when visiting grand cathedrals as a tourist is very positive, as a small child in the middle of a crowded congregation, I found that the architecture seemed to overwhelm my body and mind. Sitting on a hard bench was most uncomfortable. In close proximity to a stranger, I had to be still. There was no space for fidgeting. The ritual dictated when to stand, kneel, and sit. Whether sitting or standing, I couldn’t see anything but the person’s head…

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.Manhandled by eventual national champion UConn in their first Final Four a year ago, the Bruins (36-1) dominated their way to another national semifinal with the best season in program history.A chance at a first national championship game appearance had to go through the only team to beat them this season.Overpowered in the first meeting, the Bruins turned the bully tables on…

I’m excited to introduce a new feature on my Psychology Today blog: Wellness Reads by Dr. Deb. This series is designed for anyone who loves learning how psychology, wellness, and everyday life intersect. For the Wellness Reads blog posts, I’ll highlight a book that offers meaningful insights into how we live, relate, and grow. Following the post, you can listen to the author who will join me on the Wellness in Today’s World podcast to continue the conversation. You don’t just get to read about the ideas. You also get to hear them come alive by the author themselves. For…

There I sat, alone in my home office, speaking on camera while an unnamed AI entity interviewed me for a remote writing job. You genuinely cannot make this up. “She” was poised, thoughtful, and her questions surprisingly perceptive. I answered in one take because I am, after all, a voice actor as well as a copywriter and blogger, and take great pride in how I sound right off the bat. When it was over, I realized I wasn’t even rattled. That, in itself, felt like a milestone. You see, I am of a generation that used phone books, paper maps,…

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