COMING CLEAN: The Season of Light and Dark
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur managing editor on how to bring joy to your winter life.
Our managing editor on how to bring joy to your winter life.
Our managing editor attends a size-inclusive retreat and unlocks her inner strength and the benefits of a body-positive mindset.
It’s time to do the work on creating racial equality, says our managing editor, if we want to improve community health and see vitality for all.
Our managing editor reflects on the 20 lessons she’s learned 20 years after a car accident.
A self-described “world-class biohacker” shares his favorite health-and-wellness tips.
We all need a break to recalibrate. How I’m using my timeouts for self-care.
Our managing editor copes with the loss of a loved one and wrestles with the intricacies of grief.
The cofounders share how sourcing natural-beauty-care products can help customers — and give back to West Africa.
Changing his mindset — and his career — through yoga has helped the Light It Up Foundation cofounder discover a new path forward.
The joy of the season really does come from the little moments. Our managing editor shares a few ideas to make it memorable — and less stressful.
Our managing editor discovers how the birth of a child can bring up complex feelings and vulnerabilities.
Whether it’s end-of-life realities or a new beginning, our managing editor learns the key is support, preparation, and comfort.
This 12-year-old entrepreneur seeks to help support the declining bee population with her family’s lemonade recipe.
My midwife and doula assure me there’s a healthy baby in my belly. That’s all I know.
The changing science and recommendations on peanuts is enough to make a new mom’s head spin.
In whittling down the wardrobe, what’s the sweet spot for what goes and what stays?
How my toddler’s tantrums are helping me better understand conflict resolution and misunderstandings.
Our managing editor looks to clear out the clutter and start the year fresh with a renewed perspective on the stuff she keeps — starting with the linen closet.
Do you set too-big goals and resolutions? What I’ve learned from life coaches on how to get real.
The EL team shares its favorite sights, sounds, and must-dos for a fun-filled and festive season.
When big decisions must be made, even a short blog write-up is easy to postpone.