On feeling marginalized

December 17, 2025
On Feeling Marginalized It can happen in the subtlest ways. The invitation that never comes. The conversation during which your voice is talked over. The group that forms just outside your reach, laughing, closing ranks as if to make sure you remain on the outside. Marginalization isn’t...

How to make the best chicken tenders – gluten-free op...

November 17, 2025
Looking for something easy but tasty before the big holiday cooking spree? I've got ya! I got addicted to these a few months ago and I do enjoy them with a sweet and...

What to do when the world feels like it’s spinning ou...

November 13, 2025
I find it hard to cope when the world feels like it's out of control. Lately, I’ve had moments when it all just feels like too much. Maybe you have, too. The...

Why we love the fantasy of royalty

November 10, 2025
Why Americans Love the Fantasy of Royalty It’s one of history’s little ironies: Americans broke away from monarchy, yet centuries later, we can’t seem to get...

Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just...

How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our...

How to live la dolce vita–no matter where you are

October 30, 2025
There’s a certain magic in the phrase la dolce vita—the sweet life. It conjures up images of sun-drenched Italian afternoons, slow sips of wine, conversations that...

Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies...

Three high-protein desserts that actually taste good

October 23, 2025
If you're trying to get more protein into your day, desserts might not be the first place you look—but it's certainly a fun way to add protein! Whether you’re...

How to make a marriage work

October 21, 2025
We often imagine successful marriages as seamless unions—two people gliding through life in harmony But anyone who's been married for a while knows that a strong...

Can we hold differences gently when hatred burns?

October 17, 2025
Someone recently said to another, "Thank you for holding our differences with such gentleness." Thing is, I know people who feel hatred and a desire to harm others...

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