The Silence of PCOS
As a first generation African American woman living in the suburbs of Vermont the last…
Browsing: Lifestyle
Ozempic Abuse and the Rise of Eating Disorders
My body dysmorphia started before I was old enough to realize what it was. I…
Student Success: Spotlight on ADHD
I dropped out of university twenty seven years ago, a victim of undiagnosed Attention Deficit…
Everyone Has a Voice
My heart is beating super fast, my hands are clammy, my body is trembling, and…
Simple Solutions to Food Waste
https://refed.org/food-waste/the-challenge/ https://moveforhunger.org/the-environmental-impact-of-food-waste https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/our-approach/reduce-food-waste Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear from you. If you have…
Lost and Found
Have you ever looked back at a time in your life and thought, “How did…
I Have Been Swimming and You Should Too
The classic image of a vacation spot is a sandy beach with a few palm…
Kinship in the Kitchen
The holiday season of 2020 was undeniably different. The global pandemic had changed the nature…
Code Blue
It is likely surprising for readers to imagine that in America, a wealthy and so-called…
Ayurvedic, Yogic, and Subtle Body Psychology: A Distance Training
For this interview, I am speaking with Cynthia Abulafia, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and…
How to Transform Your Life through Conscious Festivals
Every once in a while, a friend, acquaintance, or stranger will remark that my outfit…
A Day With Rene
Hi, I’m Rene Montesino. I’m a smart and capable college student in my mid 20’s.…
A Student’s Tips on How to Cope with Quarantine
If you feel like you’re going stir crazy, you’re not alone. Quarantine is tough for…
How To Harness the Mental Health Benefits of the Ocean Through Ecopsychology
It’s easy to forget that the ocean is right next to us when we live…
Healing in Harmony: How Pura Luna Women’s Apothecary in Santa Barbara is “Helping Women Heal Themselves”
“A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” This is, after all, the famous…
Night Lizard Brewing Company: Brewing For A Cause
What pairs best with my craft beer? Local brewing company Night Lizard’s answer might surprise…
Raw Food & Focus: How Eating Raw Food Became a Tool for Academic Success
Sleepy, hungry, full, very sleepy, repeat. This cycle can describe my relationship with food for…
Meditating on Death to Commit to Living: Part 2
“As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept…
Meditating on Death to Commit to Living: Part 1
Death. This is not a typical conversation that comes up casually over drinks with friends,…
What Surfing Taught Me About Overcoming Trauma
When I first decided to learn to surf, I thought of it as nothing more…
An Adventure to La Purisima State Park
La Purisima Mission has an adventure for everyone. Located in northern Santa Barbara County, the…
Finding Your Inner Bliss
What if I told you it is possible to reach inner bliss even on a…
How to Become a Morning Person
Are you a person who always stays up late and ends up sleeping in more…
Cruising Through Charming Santa Barbara
Fall is the perfect season to take your bike and cruise around the sunny streets of…
Stockholm to Santa Barbara: A Swedish Synthesis
Santa Barbara is home to many Scandinavians who are either working professionals or students. The…