Wellness
EMFs And Sleep: How To Reduce Exposure in the Bedroom
Wondering if EMFs are causing sleepless nights? Get the facts plus helpful tips from a digital wellness and EMF expert. Screens, EMFs, and sleep have become hot topics among health- and toxin-conscious people and parents. Especially those struggling to find answers to their sleep issues. Once considered a fringe theory, emerging research is finally validating […]
Sustainability Is Starting to Feel Like a Personality Trait
There was a point where I started noticing it. Not in a dramatic way, but in small, specific moments. I’d find myself scrolling on social media and see video after video of various water bottle collections, all with the same muted color palette, over and over again. And, all doing the same thing: holding water. […]
4 Sleep & Wellness Experts Share Their Wind-Down Routines
We all have our version of winding down before bed, but what does it look like when the people who study sleep for a living close their laptops and call it a night? We asked four sleep and wellness specialists to walk us through their real evening routines: what they do, which trends they skip, […]
Why Humans Are the Only Species That Struggle With Sleep
Somewhere along the way, humans became terrible sleepers. Like a lot of people, I’ve had a complicated relationship with sleep. I’m a big fan–but when it comes to actually getting to sleep, I’ve often encountered a bit of a barrier. For me, I usually feel the most creative late at night. And in my mind, […]
Does the "No Phone Before Bed" Rule Still Apply? A New Study Says No
When it comes to subpar sleep, most sources would agree that screens before bed is one of the worst offenders. But for me, the evening hours are when I play catch-up with my inbox, writing deadlines, and shows—time I’d otherwise spend caught up in mind chatter. Being on my phone in bed gives me just […]
Why Sleep Experts Recommend the 10-3-2-1-0 Rule for a Good Night's Rest
If there’s one given about sleep, it’s that most of us aren’t getting enough of it. And while you might be tempted to sleepmaxx your way to “perfect” shut-eye, sleep experts agree that the real answer lies in the basics: good sleep hygiene. Think simple, tried-and-true habits leading up to bedtime that make falling and […]
The Toxin Blind Spot: Why We Check Labels on Everything—Except Our Mattress
There was a period of time when it felt like everyone suddenly became really good at reading labels. People started flipping over shampoo bottles in the aisle. Googling ingredients they couldn’t pronounce. Debating seed oils, synthetic fragrance, parabens, and microplastics. Entire corners of the internet became dedicated to decoding what was really inside everyday products. […]
Interview with Range founder Kara Duval
Inside Kara Duval’s Range, where movement becomes a way of reconnecting with our bodies, nature, and community at a time when many are reexamining what it means to be well. As the parent of a toddler who one could generously describe as “extremely two,” in a world that often feels entirely overwhelming, I came to […]
Rest Is a Skill: Why So Many of Us Don’t Know How to Truly Power Down
A few months ago, I realized I didn’t actually know how to rest. I know how to collapse. I know how to doom scroll. I know how to fall asleep with a show still playing in the background. But the kind of rest that leaves you feeling restored — clear-headed, softer, more patient — felt […]
How to Increase Deep Sleep for Better Rest
Rarely wake up ready to take on the day? You may need more deep sleep. A great night’s sleep makes anything feel possible. You wake up refreshed, your energy is up (sans a pot of coffee), and your mind is sharp. But for most people—myself included—this isn’t a regular experience. The reason? Lack of deep […]
Micro-Joys: Why Small Pleasures Are Saving Our Sanity
Why Little Moments Matter Some days it’s not the big wins that get us through, it’s the tiny, blinking fireflies of delight. Maybe it’s that first sip of coffee so hot, and strong, and good that it makes your brain sigh. A random text from a friend. Cuddling with your dog on the couch for […]