Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Living Well With Amy Lea | On Deconditioning, Self-Trust + Why There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Match
Astrologer and Human Design analyst Amy Lea is known for blending deep energetic insight with grounded, real-world application. With a background in somatics and nervous system work, she helps leaders and creatives break free from who the world told them to be—and reconnect with their most aligned, authentic selves. In this Living Well conversation, Amy…
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Thai Bison and Vegetable Noodle Bowls
Like a spring roll in a bowl! Thai-inspired flavours boost this meat and veggie-packed dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Served with gluten-free ramen or on your favourite rice, it’s a colourful, weeknight-friendly meal that highlights the versatility of bison. This recipe was originally published in the June 2025 issue of alive magazine.
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The Strawberry Moon Is Rising—And You Don’t Have to Chase What’s Meant for You
The Strawberry Moon peaked early this morning—but its energy is still here, glowing softly through tonight. And with it comes a quiet, powerful message: everything you’re working toward may already be finding its way to you. What Is the Strawberry Moon, Really? The full moon we see glowing in the sky tonight—known as the Strawberry…
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Exercise and Mental Health
I’ve been a runner for 30 years; I stopped hating it 10 months ago. This is the second in a three-part series on mental health. Last month’s article discussed mindfulness and meditation; this installment focuses on exercise and its important relationship with mental health. An internet search for “exercise programs for beginners” power-lifts the following…
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Addicted to Drama? Psychologist Scott Lyons Explains Why—and How to Heal
Most of us know someone who always seems to be in the middle of a crisis—or maybe we recognize that pattern in ourselves. The constant highs and lows, the emotional reactivity, the whirlwind that seems to follow certain people wherever they go—it can feel like life is one big performance. But what if that need…
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Italian Sheet-Pan Bison Meatballs with Spaghetti
Gluten-free almond flour is the trick to keeping these bison meatballs tender and juicy. This riff on spaghetti and meatballs gets a healthy makeover with simple ingredient swaps. With familiar flavours, it’s great for cooks looking to try bison or buffalo for the first time. This recipe was originally published in the June 2025 issue…
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I Tried This Metabolism Tincture to Feel Summer-Ready—Let’s Just Say, It Delivered
Here’s the situation: I’m a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding this summer. In Italy. The Amalfi Coast, to be specific. It’s the kind of trip you start romanticizing months in advance—flowy dresses, aperol spritzes, all the pasta you can handle, and a whole lot of photos you can’t untag. Naturally, I want to feel…
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Buffalo Mozzarella Toasts with Roasted Tomatoes and Fruit
Buffalo-milk cheese (mozzarella or feta), roasted cherry tomatoes, and fruit top sourdough toasts for a breakfast, snack, or BBQ side that’s both savoury and sweet. This recipe was originally published in the June 2025 issue of alive magazine.
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Why Your Healing Journey Feels Stuck—And How to Finally Break Free
We’ve been told healing takes time. That it’s nonlinear. That the tears, breakdowns, and self-help spirals are all just part of the process. But what if that narrative isn’t just incomplete—but actively keeping us stuck? Enter Bizzie Gold, founder of Break Method and the author behind Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, a sharp and…
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This Spicy Strawberry Aguachile Is the Vegetarian Showstopper You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’ve ever wanted your vegetarian meals with a side of sass—and maybe a cocktail or two—Mamrie Hart has you covered. The New York Times best-selling author, comedian, podcast host, and YouTube legend just dropped her new cookbook, All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That’ll Keep the Party Going , and it’s…