Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Understanding The Hormone + Cholesterol Connection With Certified Holistic Nutritionist Elissa Goodman
Did you know that many of your hormones are made with cholesterol? And that Vitamin D is, too? With statin being one of the most prescribed drugs out there, keeping an eye out for high cholesterol is a persistent concern for many. But as we know in the holistic world of wellness, there’s always more…
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Gran Blanco’s No ABV Margarita Recipe for Dry January
Venice hotspot Gran Blanco has expanded their non-alcoholic craft cocktail menu just in time for Dry – or even Damp – January. As an early adopter of n/a spirits as part of their cocktail offerings, we turned to the easy-to-love L.A. bar-restaurant for a no ABV margarita recipe we could lean on this month and…
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Nutrient-Dense Fava Bean Purée To Mix Up Your Hummus Obsession
If you like hummus, you will love this classic dish from Puglia in Michael Crupain’s The Power Five: Essential Foods For Optimum Health. Fave e Cicoria is made from dried fava beans and topped with extra-virgin olive oil and bitter greens, which assertively cut into the warmth of the beans. You can get dried fava…
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Goal Setting Theory: A Guide for Busy Leaders, Individuals and Teams
Life moves quickly. In chasing success, we can unintentionally sacrifice happiness. Lost in misguided priorities, we lose sight of the true meaning of our time. Progress seems to demand filling every minute. But mastery isn’t maximizing busyness. It’s aligning moments with purpose. Goal Setting Theory provides a map for navigating this fleeting time. By charting…
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Believing in Yourself Again: 10 Ways To Reverse Course on Self-Sabotage
Believing in yourself is the key to achieving your goals. When you think you can succeed, you’re more likely to take action and push forward. But when you doubt yourself, you tend to hold back or sabotage your efforts. You probably know this, and have experienced it too. So how do you go about achieving…
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50 Essential New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 (A Holistic Approach)
Ever wondered why most New Year’s resolutions don’t survive past February? It’s because they often target isolated aspects of our lives, neglecting the broader picture of our well-being. This year, we’re taking a different route — one that considers the whole you. Introducing the 6 Focus Priorities of Life, a balanced blend of your Outer…
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The Women Of Selling Sunset Tried Infrared Cardio, So I Tried It Too
If you’ve been watching Selling Sunset lately, then you, like me, saw Emma Hernan and Breana Tiesi “have a kiki” during season 7. The ladies met in a pink-lit fitness studio while straddling large spinning contraptions I had never seen before (that neither one of them knew what to do with). After aggressively searching the…
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What I’ve Learned So Far: Gabby Reece On Softness, Flexibility + Wellness As A Way Of Life
We’ve spoken with Gabby Reece a few times over the years. In fact, this interview on her marriage to surf god, Laird Hamilton is one of our best relationship stories of all time. As a legendary figure in sports, Gabby has been a wellness influencer long before the term was coined. As a very visible…
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Version You-Point-Oh
I have three daughters under the age of five; naturally, unicorns are a big part of my life. They also serve as a reminder that true brilliance is rare (outside of Equestria) and that striving to be a unicorn, when the human need to belong and assimilate is deeply ingrained, takes mental presence and physical…
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The New Work-Life Balance
In 2024, the lines between work and life are blurrier than ever. Corporate offices try to be more like homes, complete with lounges, snacks, and casual wear. Meanwhile, your home might look increasingly like an office these days, set with a desk and swivel chair (or a stack of paperwork on the corner of your…