I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been jealous of people who can fall asleep quickly. I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and I’m no stranger to depression and PTSD, either. Whatever mental health issues I’m experiencing, I find they’re often harder to deal with at night, which can
“When you can learn to see your body as a vessel that carries your beautiful mind and spirit, then you can really start to respect it.” By Patricia Karounos Date March 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter “I don’t follow anyone who makes me feel bad about myself,” says Jameela Jamil. The actress and activist — who
While the world started seeing clips of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview about the royal family, Kristen Stewart was busy working on a movie about how that same family treated Princess Diana, Harry’s mother. New set photos came out of Stewart in character as Diana on the set of Spencer at Schloss Nordkirchen
“I have two kids at home, a new job, my husband is about to throw himself out a window, and you want me to pick up shells on the beach? All I did was brush my teeth today.” This is what ran through Julia’s* head when a friend suggested they go sea kayaking last spring,
The CDC released a new set of COVID-19 guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, and one of the biggest changes has to do with group gatherings. According to the CDC, fully-vaccinated people are defined as people who have been vaccinated with both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or one dose of the
Courtesy of Dior / @Elina_Kechicheva Dior’s magic is the stuff of fairytales. From its embrace of the feminine mystique to an international, all-star fanbase that includes its newest face, Jisoo of Blackpink, to supernatural growth in sales in 2020 despite a global pandemic, the fashion house knows the power of storytelling. For its fall-winter 2021
Photography courtesy of Lambert.“This contest is a little push to help a woman go to the next level with her business.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date March 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter In an effort to inspire and support female Canadian entrepreneurs, Mélissa Lambert — founder of the eponymous Montreal-based vegan leather accessory label — has
One year into the pandemic, its effects are threatening to undo decades of investment in girls’ and women’s access to education, economic opportunity, and safety. The facts are dire: The crisis has led to an increase in domestic violence; the gender poverty gap will likely worsen, as more women than men have lost work during
It’s no secret that the beauty industry is reliant on the wallets of women, but for a very long time the vast majority of product lines were founded by men—men who dictated standards of beauty, trends, and spending habits. But female beauty entrepreneurs have slowly gained ground—carving out space in an arena that’s supposed to
Figuring out acceptable food to eat while trying the keto diet might seem challenging at first. On the ketogenic diet, you consume foods that are low in carbs and high in fat to achieve ketosis and thereby burn more fat. While there are tons of delicious keto recipes you can try, you might find yourself
For her primetime interview with Oprah Winfrey, it’s clear that Meghan Markle wants her clothes to do at least some of the talking. Her dress, a stunning silk Armani gown, was chosen specifically for the television special because it features an embroidered lotus bloom, a flower believed to symbolize rebirth and resilience. 18kt Gold Aquamarine
On the day Meghan Markle walked down the aisle in 2018, I wasn’t even aware a royal wedding had been scheduled. Forgive me for adhering to the contours of whatever hole I crawled out of, but, back then, my radar was pointed toward finishing my graduate thesis, and that was about it. In 2016, while
Meghan Markle opened up about how her mental health suffered as a senior member of the royal family. During a bombshell interview with Oprah on March 7, the Duchess of Sussex said she lived with suicidal thoughts during her first pregnancy and was afraid to tell her husband, Prince Harry. When she worked up the
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dropped a lot of bombshells during their two-hour interview with Oprah. But one of the happier ones was that the couple chose to get married privately—for themselves—before their big royal wedding ceremony. “I was thinking about it, you know our wedding—three days before our wedding, we got married. No one
We get it: sometimes you want to target one specific part of your body in your workouts; other times you’re ready to put your full body on full blast. In this week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts, we’ve got options for whatever your preference is. Want to work your abs and glutes, or just
They shared one of the most magical love stories in history: a fairytale romance with a dashing prince. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have created a happy life for themselves with and their growing family in Montecito, California, no one expected their next chapter would end up like this, “stepping back” from
Peyton List portrays the ruthless teen Tory Nichols on Cobra Kai, and like her character, List has taken a few kickboxing classes in the past. Though List also played basketball and ran track and field growing up, she’d never done any karate before being cast in season two except for a 45-minute intro session leading
Tonight is the highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on CBS. As the teaser for the interview shows, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to get into the details of Harry and Meghan’s transition out of formal royal life. At one point in the interview, Oprah asks Meghan:
It’s no secret that the keto diet is quickly increasing in popularity and gaining new followers left and right. Short for the ketogenic diet, this low-carb diet focuses on high-fat and moderate-protein foods, which ultimately helps burn fat. If you practice the diet and are always looking for new recipes or snacks, we have good
Photography courtesy of Awe InspiredTrust us — you’ll want to click “add to cart.” By Meaghan Wray Date March 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter International Women’s Day is almost here and with it comes a feel-good reason to get yourself some new clothes and accessories. In honour of IWD, brands from Roots Canada and Aritzia to
Amanda Gorman, the 2021 inaugural poet, tweeted on Friday that she had been racially profiled on her way home by a security guard. “A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight,” she wrote. “He demanded if I lived there because ‘you look suspicious.’ I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building.
If you frequently feel anxious or experience other symptoms of anxiety, it’s important that you talk to your doctor. There are a number of ways to manage anxiety, both on your own and with the help of a physician or therapist. Many people find prescription medications helpful in treating their symptoms. Others go to therapy,
Photography courtesy of Lacoste.Like a curated list of shoppable Etsy treasures from Iris Apfel. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date March 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Whether you’re ready to take a (metaphorical) trip with Bruno Mars and Lacoste or Moncler and Jonathan Anderson, this week’s fashion news presents the design-related escapism we need right now. Bruno
Miley Cyrus is 28 years old now, and her Disney and Hannah Montana days are far behind her. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still think about those days. “Talk about an identity crisis,” Cyrus said on Spotify’s Rock This with Allison Hagendorf on Friday. She said that Hannah was “a character almost as often