The GirlTrek Bootcamp Uses Black History to Illustrate Black Joy

Someone once told me that whenever I find myself in rooms where I feel intimidated, I would do well to remember all of the Black women who’ve come before me. This is something I often

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Jean Trebek Feels ‘Waves of Grief’ 6 Months After Alex Trebek’s Death

It’s been about six months since longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away due to pancreatic cancer. And his wife, Jean Trebek, is feeling “waves of grief” after his death, she said in a new

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Goldie Hawn Says She Was ‘Very Depressed’ When She Became Famous

Goldie Hawn has been a star for decades and first gained fame in her early 20s. But during those early years when her star was rising, Hawn felt particularly low, she revealed in a new

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Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon Reveals His Experience With Disordered Eating

Adam Rippon, the 28-year-old Team USA figure skater, already exceeded the high expectations viewers had for him at the Winter Olympics this year. But, as he revealed in an interview with The New York Times

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How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Social Media

Hi. I’m Carolyn. I’m the editor in chief of SELF and the host of our brand-new wellness advice podcast, Checking In. In our most recent episode, we’re talking all about how to have a healthy

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The Only Way to Deal in This Dumpster Fire of a Year Is by Learning to Breathe Through It

IDK about you, but life these days feels like riding a surfboard during an earthquake in the seventh circle of hell. If you feel constantly overwhelmed, you are not alone. I am here with you.But

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Miley Cyrus Is Now 2 Weeks Sober After ‘Falling Off’ During the Pandemic

Miley Cyrus has been open in the past about her experiences with drugs and alcohol. And like many people, she’s gone through some ups and downs with substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyrus said

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Can You Ever Be Friends With Your Former Therapist?

Making friends as an adult can be weirdly difficult. So, when you really connect with someone, you might hope that bond blossoms into “I’m definitely texting you all my thoughts during Big Little Lies” friendship.

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9 Black Journalists on What It’s Been Like to Cover—And Cope With—The News

The last few months have been taxing for Black people in myriad ways. For Black journalists, it’s been a uniquely challenging time to live, work, and try to feel some sort of calm and balance.I’m

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How to Tell Your Partner You Have Depression

Living with depression makes basically every aspect of life so much harder than it should be, including romantic relationships. If you’ve ever experienced depression’s hallmark symptoms (like feelings of hopelessness and emptiness, decreased energy, and

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