Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Staying Positive in the Face of Challenges
A positive mindset can help you navigate the emotional and physical toll of chronic conditions, but staying optimistic is challenging. Somatic, or body-based, therapies can support you by building emotional resilience and encouraging the body’s natural healing. With somatic therapy, “healing is not so much about managing symptoms, as helping people create more capacity to…
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Creamy Cashew Masala Chai Latte
Sweetened with a dash of maple syrup or honey, this fragrant and warming hug in a mug is perfect on a cold fall morning―or any time of day. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, slip in an extra slice of ginger, or add more black pepper for a spicier chai. This dairy-free aromatic coffee-shop favourite…
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In Conversation: Gail Simmons on the Dinner Table as a Safe Space and the Power of Shared Meals
For celebrated culinary expert and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons, the dinner table has never been just about food. Long before she became known for championing chefs and elevating meals on screen, the table was where her own family gathered to process life, the beautiful, the complicated, and the unspoken. It was a place to…
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Neurodiversity at Work
As modern workplaces evolve, there’s increasing understanding that neurodiversity—a term often used in the context of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive variations—can be a potent asset. By fostering inclusive environments, employers can enhance individual well-being and team performance while breaking down stigmas surrounding neurodivergent employees. What is neurodiversity? “Neurodiversity refers to the various ways…
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Inside the Flow: A Guide to Lymphatic Drainage Using Gua Sha
If you’ve ever woken up puffy, sluggish, or just not quite yourself, chances are your lymphatic system is asking for a little extra love. Think of it as your body’s hidden cleansing network just beneath the surface of the skin responsible for clearing out toxins, refreshing tissues, and keeping that lit-from-within glow alive. When lymph…
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Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: Clean Gourmand Fragrances to Love This Fall
Nothing says fall quite like a gourmand fragrance—creamy, cozy, and a little bit addictive, like dessert you can actually wear. This season, we’re reaching for clean perfumes that wrap you up in vanilla, whipped cream, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. Think of it as your chic alternative to pumpkin spice: decadent, sophisticated,…
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Fresh Catch
From roasted turkey to pumpkin pie (and all the traditional sides that come in between), for many of us, Thanksgiving dinner is rooted in tradition. It’s hard to go wrong with classics that everyone knows and adores. While there’s something comforting and nostalgic about a traditional holiday menu―and there are plenty of creative ways to…
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Can Five Minutes Really Change Your Mood? Yes, Here’s How
When it comes to mental health, the conversation often gets wrapped in grand ideas. We imagine a silent meditation retreat, an hour long yoga practice, or the kind of therapy session that leaves you with pages of notes. While those things can be transformative, most of us are not able to fit them into the…
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Mussel, Bean, and Pumpkin Stew
It’s time to mussel up your holiday meals. The quick-cooking shellfish adds a meaty element to this elegant, yet uncomplicated, stew. Shelling the mussels saves your dinner company from some potentially embarrassing table splatter. The stew really should be served with a good crusty bread. This collection was originally published in the October 2025 issue…
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Why Do I Have No Energy? The Science-Backed Energy Management Framework for Overwhelmed High-Achievers
Introduction It’s 3 PM on a Tuesday. You’ve crushed three back-to-back meetings, cleared 47 emails from your inbox, and somehow still have half your to-do list glaring at you from your second monitor. But here’s the problem: you’re running on fumes. Your third coffee has stopped working. Your brain feels like it’s wading through molasses.…