The purpose of these blog posts is to share some of my experiences and create a sense of community among those who care for our federal employees.

As an employee, one might think, "So what, who cares, what's in it for me?" I would partially agree with that sentiment. However, being part of a successful organization and [...]

Hello, this is Dr. Kustin, CEO of One-Fed. For the past few months, I've been sharing insights on our What The Fed Blog, and I've been thrilled by the interest [...]

Research shows that exercise can have a comparable effect to antidepressant medication in treating depression. Studies indicate that regular physical activity significantly reduces depressive symptoms, often proving equally effective as [...]

The election has concluded, and with that, we can finally shift our focus back to what truly matters: the holiday season and planning for the year ahead. While the election’s [...]

Each day, we get up, go through our routines, and head out the door to work. But why? Beyond the obvious need to pay bills, what drives us to do [...]

On Sunday mornings, my routine usually involves a trip for coffee followed by a quiet moment at the beach to watch the sunrise. Most often, I do this alone, though [...]

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m a big fan of movies and music. I often weave movie quotes into conversations with my employees during meetings to anchor certain [...]

On previous blogs, I've shared my thoughts on where I am in life's journey and how much of my introspection comes from looking back at the past. This post follows [...]