A calmer, wiser life starts with two choices: lead with compassion and keep learning on purpose. Denise unpacks her experience at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where “nutrition” includes food, relationships, routines, an...

What does balance look like when you’re 10 days postpartum, your husband is nearing the end of medical school, and sleep is a work in progress? We invited Ella—a young mom of two—to share the small, repeatable routines that keep her family stea...

Ever been told to “cut carbs” and wondered why the scale drops but your energy tanks? We’re pulling back the curtain on carbs and sugar, showing how form and processing—not fear—should guide your choices. From a garden pickle saga to the scienc...

We explore recreation and play as core parts of a balanced life, from small daily “snacks” to deeper weekly sessions that reset mood, focus, and energy. We share stories—from fishing to pickleball to quilting—and challenge you to design joy on ...

We use a mile-21 marathon moment to explore Stoic tools for a steadier mind, better choices, and a kinder life. Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus move from quote to action as we focus on control, reaction, and practical hope.• family cheeri...