Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

By Meg A. Warren, Ph.D. and Michael T. Warren, Ph.D. What really holds people back from stepping up as allies in support of their marginalized colleagues? For example, why don’t more men say something when they see a colleague or a customer make a sexist remark about a female co-worker? Our research, published in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, suggests that people often hesitate to intervene when co-workers are mistreated because they themselves feel disempowered in their organizations and experience distrust and polarization. Our findings run counter to the common assumption that people don’t step up to…

Brothers Todd and Mike Mignola team up to co-write a story about Hellboy’s brothers (and parents) in the new two-issue comic book story The Crown: A Tale of Hell. Set within the cunning world of palace politics and ruthless royalty at the Castle Azzael in the 16th century, The Crown: A Tale of Hell #1 is now available from Dark Horse Comics, and we caught up with Todd Mignola in a new Q&A feature to discuss working with his brother on a story about siblings, his interest in further exploring the immediate “Hell family” of Hellboy, and collaborating with artist…

There are many ways to live a happy life What makes for a happy life? The answer to this question can look very different for different people. Some people may think that getting rich and owning a large house, several cars, and luxury clothes is the key to a happy life. Others would say that living a life full of adventures and traveling the world to see beautiful places and experience exciting activities is the key to happiness. Another way to find happiness in life could also be having a stable relationship and a cozy little home, shielded from the…

Twelve seconds. That’s how long Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic downhill run lasted before it ended in a crash. In the days before the race, scrutiny reverberated around the world. Why can’t she just stop? She’s injured, and there’s no way she should do this. She’s courageous. A real champion who should absolutely go for it. In the hours that followed her crash, the commentary focused on Vonn’s character and gritty resilience. The media framed her as “true American grit,” praising her as fearless and relentless, celebrating her as a hero and role model for perseverance and strength. Her competitive drive was…

Can a science fiction thriller about exploding, bile-bloated corpses and intergalactic spores be described as “delightful”? Well, Cold Storage had me grinning like a kiddo on Christmas morning. British filmmaker Jonny Campbell helms this whacked-out fungal horror-comedy written by the prolific David Koepp, adapted from his own novel (of the same name). It’s begging for a bigger budget, with some underwhelming digital effects employed, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker. Koepp’s storytelling bones are solid, and the vibes match outlandish 1990s genre hybrids that go all-in on popcorn entertainment. Joe Keery stars as Travis “Teacake” Meacham, a low-rent security guard for…

Why now is the time for leaders to role model “humanness”From a leadership perspective, it’s even more important to focus on the human elements if you want to get the best from your people during these evolving and complex times. Most people are navigating relentless change, high workloads, digital adaptation and blurred boundaries between work and home life. Therefore, you have both an opportunity and a responsibility to role model ‘humanness”, encouraging openness and honesty so you can support your people in the best way possible.When leaders take time to truly understand their teams, they can better support mental health…

Nick Boyd scored 25 points and John Blackwell had 24 to lead Wisconsin to a 92-90 overtime victory over No. 8 Illinois on Tuesday night.The pair combined for nine of the Badgers’ 11 points in overtime, handing the Illini their second straight overtime loss. Illinois lost Saturday at No. 10 Michigan State.Wisconsin (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) trailed by 12 points with 8:10 to go in regulation but sent the game into overtime at 81-all thanks to two 3-pointers by Austin Rapp in the final two minutes. Rapp finished with 18 points.The Badgers’ Nolan Winter scored four points after a career-high…

With increasing life and social demands on children, teenagers, and college students, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and other serious mental health challenges continue to rise. Frequently, individual therapy and parent guidance are recommended and implemented for support. However, after working in the field for over 25 years, I have come to recognize that family therapy is frequently absent or minimal in this therapeutic journey. This is often the case even with partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, where the child may be at serious risk. This is surprising and confusing, as so often in the depths of mental…

It’s happening. For real this time. Universal Pictures just made it official: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell for The Mummy 4, hitting theaters May 19, 2028. Nearly three decades after the 1999 original turned Fraser into an action icon and made us all fall in love with adventure-horror hybrids, the franchise is rising from the sand. And this time, they’re doing it right. The Dream Team is Back Fraser and Weisz have closed their deals. Both are officially on board to reprise the roles that made The Mummy a cultural phenomenon. For fans…

This year, I had to admit something uncomfortable: The work I once called “advocacy” on social media no longer felt effective. For more than five years—beginning in the early days of COVID-19—I slowly built what some might call a sizable online presence. As my accounts grew, so did my comfort speaking publicly about difficult but important socio-political issues: feminism, racism, political unrest, and the role politics plays in our lives. I was busy. It felt like I was making a difference. The views were up, the engagement was high, and the conversations kept flowing. As a psychologist, I knew those…