How I’m Developing Resilience In Adulthood
Our editor explores the concept of resilience and offers a reminder — it’s not the same as toughness.
Why The Leesa Natural Hybrid Mattress Is Worth It
My family and I upgraded to the Leesa + West Elm Natural Hybrid Mattress. It relived our aches and pains and gave us the best sleep we’ve had in years.
Are Women Who Choose To Live Alone Happier?
Are women who live alone actually happier? We answer that question — and explore what it means for a woman to live alone, with tips for pursuing it.
12 Months In: What My Body Taught Me In My First Year of Motherhood
Our resident functional medicine doctor shares her learnings on healing and care from the first year of motherhood.
Why My Partner And I Prioritize Couples Therapy When Everything is “Fine”
When I got married, I had no idea what to expect. But that didn’t keep me from having sky high expectations. “When I got married, I had no idea what to expect. But that didn’t keep me from having sky high expectations.” I had visions of a backyard painting studio and several picturesque reading nooks,…
We Explore The Science Of Scent And Wellbeing
Stop and smell the roses isn’t just rote advice. Since the time of Hippocrates, the connection between wellbeing and scent has been appreciated by experts and common folk alike. One might point to the 1970s as the origin of our current thinking around the healing and relaxing properties of scent. The rise of alternative medicine…
99 Quotes To Help You Through Transition
If you’re going through transition, here are 99 quotes to help you navigate endings and new beginnings.
99 Books For Building Your Own Spirituality
Our editor has compiled a list of the best books for exploring your spiritual side — from ancient wisdom to modern takes on tapping into something bigger.
Why We Need To Work With Our Hands
I taught my first craft class when I was eight years old. A few nights prior, after I finished sipping water from a vintage dixie cup emblazoned with seashells, I folded the base up and flattened the paper cup. Hmmm it kind of looks like an old man, I thought. Instead of tossing the cup…
What Is Intrinsic Motivation? And How To Find It
Our editor explores the benefits of connecting with your intrinsic motivation, how to do it, and even how to release external expectations.
What If I Never Do Anything Prolific?
One writer, who’s always dreamed of making it big, explores what it means to not be successful — and what matters more instead.
How I’m Healing My Mind-Gut Connection
Our editor explores her history of stomach aches from childhood to her SIBO diagnosis, and offers tips on managing gut and mental health.