Dr. Linda Mintle, Author and Speaker

01/20/2026

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2026/01/what-happens-when-anger-becomes-your-driver.html

For many people, anger and resentment are the driving forces of their lives, maybe not explosive rage, but simmering, unresolved emotion.

01/15/2026

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2026/01/a-dangerous-trend-parents-beware.html

Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news.

01/13/2026

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2026/01/the-many-ways-pets-improve-our-lives.html

Pets promote emotional and physical well-being in ways we often don’t notice until we realize how much better life feels with them around.

01/09/2026

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2026/01/guilt-driven-time-to-let-go.html

Wallowing in guilt takes you nowhere and feels miserable. You cannot go back and undo the past.But you can let go and move forward.

01/07/2026

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2026/01/improve-your-communication-stop-doing-these-8-things.html

Are there communication habits I have that get in the way of better relationships? Here are eight habits to reconsidering.

12/25/2025

Broke with tradition and did standing rib roast (prime rib) and it may need to become a tradition!!! !

12/18/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/how-to-avoid-holiday-overload-overspending-overeating-overstressing.html

Before Christmas day arrives, many of us are already weary from the three “overs” that drain our joy: overspending, overeating, overstressing.

12/16/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/take-charge-of-holiday-stress.html

Stress may be a constant companion, but the holidays can make it worse. Extra demands can push even calm people toward overwhelm.

12/11/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/finding-calm-in-the-christmas-rush.html

If you’ve ever wondered why Christmas stress hits so hard, understanding the reasons behind it can help you reclaim peace during the season.

12/09/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/how-to-navigate-holiday-family-stress-with-grace.html

For many families, this season is filled with tension, old hurts, and stress that simmers beneath the surface.

12/05/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/ways-to-keep-joy-alive-this-christmas-season.html

if you’re feeling the heaviness of the world, you may need a gentle reset. How can we intentionally bring more joy into this season?

12/03/2025

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2025/12/grace-at-the-table-loving-family-through-political-differences.html

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend this holiday season: people are being encouraged to avoid their families if they disagree politically.