For the longest time, coffee has been a part of my life. From drinking sugar filled cups when I was probably too young to the “crack” coffee provided by the library in grad school that got me through exams to bad (and some good) first dates, coffee has been with me for a long time. […]
I’ve been familiar with healthcare my entire life. My mom has always worked in the health industry. It’s only up until recently (as in less than six months ago) that I don’t receive care at an office in which she works. And to be fair, I still see a doctor at the last place she […]
This week we have an EXTRA special episode featuring exemplary athlete and advocate Chris Mosier. If you haven’t yet had the joy of learning about Chris, here’s a brief rundown of his incredible accomplishments: First trans man to make a men’s US national team 6 time team member of Team USA in triathlon and duathlon […]
Let’s face it, wellness has become one of those trendy buzzwords that people throw around a lot these days – mostly in order to get you to buy something. It’s an effective marketing tool especially when so many of us are living with chronic stress, depression and anxiety. But, what does the term ‘wellness‘ actually […]
We all need a little musical motivation to get going sometimes. Here we give you a workout playlist guaranteed to get your heart pumping – as long as you pair it with exercise! What’s your favorite workout song? Share it with us and we’ll add it to our playlists!
A question for all of my fellow thirtysomethings – wasn’t being in your twenties fun?! I look back on that decade with love, laughter, and hope that some photos are never shared. I remember feeling like an adult who was definitely ALL GROWN UP but didn’t nearly have enough responsibility to feel weighed down. No […]
Over the past few years, CBD has become the new “it” girl in wellness circles, and for good reason. There are a lot of wellness benefits of CBD oil, yet there is still plenty to understand. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be enjoyed in the meantime. In fact, as I write this I’m actually […]
I consider myself very fortunate. For the most part there aren’t many disasters or catastrophic events that impact NYC. There is, of course, and ever-looming threat of terrorism but that’s another post for another day. But, as Puerto Rico is rocked by yet another earthquake (and still in slow recovery from Hurricane Maria) I’m reminded […]
Impeachment hearings. Iowa. Toxic and abusive political rhetoric. It’s a lot, isn’t it?! In our latest episode Rachel and Jor-El are diving into politics. This week, the topic is not the policies themselves but how we all can cope and adjust to living in a 24 hour news cycle in an election year. Tune in […]
In 2013, I stood outside in the Bronx sobbing. I’m not being dramatic either. Actually sobbing. I cried on the train ride home and then I got home and cried more in my bed. In 2014, I once again found myself sobbing – except this time it was in the privacy of my own home. […]
