What is your word of the year? Last year’s word that set my intentions was ABUNDANCE. Here is what my 2023 word is and what it means to me.
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During times of crisis, we are told to practice self-care. But how can we do this when we are working from home, homeschooling kids, watching the news incessantly, socially isolated, etc etc? Here are tips and resources to help you navigate the COVID-10 crisis with a little more grace and kindness to yourself.
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There seems to be no more uncomfortable subject to talk about that sexuality, yet it is one of the most important subjects that need to be talked about more. Aliah’s spoke with entrepreneur Thien-Kim Lam, who has made it her mission to create a safe, open-minded community for women to connect with others who desire to embrace their pleasure through her subscription-based club, Bawdy Bookworms.
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How can we work together within our communities to foster change? Jaye Wilson, a mompreneur, motivational public speaker, social activist, maternal advocate, and coach is uniting women of color through her organization Melinated Moms. By creating safe spaces, Jaye and Melinated Moms’ members are advocating and addressing important issues like the devastating statistics affecting expectant black mothers & advocating health equity for ALL.
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September is Self-Improvement month and what better time? It’s Back-to-School, pumpkin spice everything, and your license to wear boots, scarves, AND comfy sweaters. Here are 7 ways you can rock Self-Improvement Month.
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How can you possibly know your place in this world if you have not seen it? One of the best ways to gain new perspective and learn a lot about other cultures, as well as yourself, is to travel. Yelena Dasher, marketing executive and adventurer, is inspiring a new wave of women travelers and challenging women to be bold and explore.
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Approximately one-half of Americans will be exposed to a traumatic experience at some point in their life. While most people can absorb these experiences, many struggle with continuing symptoms throughout the rest of their lives. Katie Maloney, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, talks to us about thriving after that trauma and embracing your inner warrior goddess.
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Live Fervently expert guest and triathlete Melissa Thoen LCSW shares tips to jumpstart your fitness journey. A fitness enthusiast and five-time Ironman, Melissa didn’t start competing until her thirties and says triathlons are part of her self-care plan.
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1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. In this episode of Live Fervently, Aliah has the pleasure of speaking with licensed clinical social worker, Melissa Thoen, to help fight stigmas, provide support and educate on the power of individual and couples therapy. Melissa Thoen, LCSW is a multilingual psychotherapist based in New York City. She identifies as a Latino, cis, heterosexual woman who over the past 15 years has dedicated herself to the mental health field.
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Here are 5 tips straight from this former barkeep on how to keep healthy while getting your holiday swerve on.
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Learning about crystals can be so overwhelming. Here are a few ways you can ease into crystal healing.
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With mortality rates continuously rising in the African-American community, how do address this systemic problem affecting black women across the country?
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Nearly 1000 content creators, bloggers, social media influencers, entrepreneurs, brand executives, and thought leaders in the health and wellness space attended #Blogher18. Here are five lessons I learned from the event.
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