Category: Lifestyle Blog
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A Ritual Guide for the Year of the Fire Horse
The Year of the Fire Horse carries bold, expressive energy. It is fast moving and instinct driven, the kind of year that nudges you to stop circling your ideas and actually act on them. You may feel more decisive, more creative, and more willing to take risks. That spark is powerful. But without intention, it…
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In the Kitchen With Jackie Johnson McBride: From Studio Lights to Garden Nights
Most of us check the weather to decide what to wear. Jackie Johnson McBride checks it to decide what’s for dinner. After 15 years as an Emmy Award winning television meteorologist forecasting for cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York, Jackie traded studio lights for garden beds and family dinners in Santa Barbara. What…
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This Treatment Takes Lymphatic Drainage to a Whole New Level
Lymphatic treatments have been part of the wellness conversation for a while now. From gua sha rituals that promise a more sculpted jawline to body lymphatic massages that leave you visibly less puffy, the idea of “moving fluid” has officially gone mainstream. We have all seen those dramatic before and after photos. The flatter stomach.…
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (And Start Running Your Own Race)
You’re Winning by Someone Else’s Score You open LinkedIn on a Tuesday morning and there it is. Someone you went to college with just made VP at a company you’ve heard of. She’s three years younger than you. Your stomach drops. You scroll past it, but the damage is done. Now you’re doing mental math.…
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Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Herbed Mushrooms
It’s taco night, starring only plants. The combination of saucy chipotle pepper and powdered smoked paprika infuses the meaty tofu crumbles with an unmistakable smoky essence. The sautéed mushrooms are an umami-packed alternative to standard salsa and there will be extra tofu filling for anyone with a bigger appetite! This recipe was originally published in…
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In Conversation With Kayla Jeter on Strength, Representation, and Why the Starting Line Matters
If you’ve ever felt unsure about where you belong in fitness spaces, Kayla Jeter understands that feeling deeply. She’s a Chicago based run coach, digital creator, and wellness consultant who talks about movement in a way that feels honest and approachable. Her work brings together sport, mindfulness, and mental health not to push perfection, but…
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Living Well with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder & CEO of Parsley Health: On Closing the Gap Between Looking Healthy and Feeling Well
If you know Parsley Health, you likely know it as the modern medical practice redefining what preventative and integrative care can look like. But behind the brand is Dr. Robin Berzin, a physician, entrepreneur, and mother who has spent her career asking a simple but uncomfortable question: why do so many people look “healthy” on…
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Blistered Vegetable Quinoa Sausage Soup
This hearty and comforting soup is layered with the robust flavours of roasted vegetables, chewy sausage, grassy quinoa, earthy beans, and smoked cheese. The result is a bold, protein-packed soup that’s sure to help you feel extra cozy on a winter night. For a Mexican twist, swap the chicken or turkey sausage for smoky, spicy…
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Why Being Busy Is Keeping You From Being Productive
You finished 47 tasks today. Cleared your inbox. Sat through four meetings. Responded to every Slack message within minutes. And now, at 7pm, you’re staring at your screen trying to remember what actually moved forward. Nothing comes to mind. This is the cruel trick of busyness. It feels like progress. Your calendar was full, your…
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Reimagining Aphrodisiacs
Food as an aphrodisiac is steeped in lore. Perhaps most famous are oysters, but many foods have been employed as “spicy” turn-on companions. Figs are traditionally associated with fertility, as is the shapely form of the pear and the abundant seeds of the pomegranate. But did you know that saffron, pistachios, and maca root may…