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We Don’t Need More Wellness Advice. We Need Better Ways
When it comes to healthy habits, are we really lacking information? Or are we just being human? Recently, I came…
Beyond Body Types, Meet Your Phenotype
The Science of Why Every Body Is Different Recently, I found myself gathered around a table at a local pizza…
The Power of Beliefs
There’s a reason so many people are talking about mental health right now. Between burnout, loneliness, political division, and doom…
Is It Age or Inflammation?
For years, I thought feeling tired, bloated, stressed, or achy was just part of getting older. Like many women, I…
7 Mindsets Standing Between You and Your Health Goals
When it comes to improving our health, the biggest obstacles aren’t always a lack of information or motivation. More often,…
The Inflammation Anxiety Connection No One Talks About
How to identify the stress you can't always see For years, we’ve treated anxiety as something happening only in the…
The Art of Eating Alone
Last month, a GoodTimes Santa Cruz reader responded to a column I’d written about solo dining at home with a…
The Science of Spirituality: Why Tuning In Matters More Than
Back in the day, before the cultural revolution brought meditation beads into the mainstream, religion felt relatively simple. There was…
Holiday Entertaining Tips for Less Stress, More Presence
Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to mean immaculate tablescapes, elaborate menus, or perfectly matched plates. You don’t need to channel Martha…
