We love those gains but why are we only focused on one type? — Can I let you in on a little secret? I’M EXHAUSTED. I’m exhausted of force-feeding myself protein bars on a full stomach because fitness culture tells us that’s the only way to make gains and build muscle. I’m exhausted of pre-planned workout splits that leave no room for creativity or…

My unforgiving review of Obe’s classes, coaches, and music choices — One of the most frequently asked questions I hear in the fitness community revolves around motivation—how do you stay motivated? My number one tip for all fitness routines is to spice things up at least once a week. Throw in a spontaneous pilates class on a Wednesday when you’d normally…

Lessons learned in growing an audience and sticking to one platform — A part of me wishes that I didn’t have to write this; that I didn’t have to admit failure so publicly. But any successful writer from Stephen King to Chuck Palahnuik will tell you that mishaps and missteps are part of the process. My mishap started on such an enthusiastic…

How spiritualists can better connect with their Earth and Ether selves — The more time I spend riding the rollercoaster of life, which has circulated the sun 30 times at this point, the deeper I want to connect with the planet I call home. As Earthlings, it’s imperative that we not only connect with our Earth selves but our Ether states as…

An autumn-inspired oatmeal recipe to pair with your PSL — Rumor has it that Starbucks will debut its fall menu on August 30th. Only a few more days until the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte is back in our lives again—a true testament that fall has arrived. As an autumn lover myself, I cannot wait for the season of turtlenecks, beanies…

The three simple practices I’ll stand by until my last day on Earth — On this rare evening to myself at home, with no one to distract me but my dog and the contestants of Love Island (THE MAN SELLS FISH) I got to thinking about how I would spend my last 24 hours on Earth. I thought about the answer I hear most…

The three most talked about theories behind her 16 personalities — Gather around, children. Today we’re telling the story of Sybil Dorsett, a young woman from the midwest who moved to New York in seek of a doctor and a diagnosis. You see, children, there’s something wrong with Sybil. I’ll spare you the dramatics and instead introduce you to the latest…

In a society that strives for youth, you couldn’t pay me to be 18 again — What began as a disastrous girls’ night out turned into one of the most prominent life lessons I have yet to experience. A lesson that taught me about the blessings of aging, maturing, and growing up in a culture that clings to youth for as long as humanly possible. But…

Read the fine print before you buy into this popular catchphrase — Hey, diet culture, I want my money back. You promised me a happy, healthy life of feeling my best from sundown to sunrise but I did everything you asked and I’m not one hundred percent satisfied. In fact, I have quite the bone to pick with diet culture and the…