Hooked on Wellness: Is Our Obsession With Health Becoming Unhealthy?
At its core, the world of wellness promises at least one thing to its devotees: control. Control over our minds, our bodies, and our general well-being. But does it always deliver? According to the Global Wellness Institute, the world’s fixation has reached new heights as the wellness economy value soared to a whopping $4.4 trillion. Is […]
The Fitness Foremothers You Need To Know About
A female marathoner run off the road by an irate race organizer. A socialite dancer. A public access television yogi. The history of women’s exercise is filled with colorful characters, and these are just some of the pioneers who helped make the women’s fitness industry what it is today. In the latest installment of The Well+Good […]
Why We Should Think About Running Shoes the Same Way We Think About Bras
When Brooke Torres was first getting into running, she made what she calls a “rookie mistake”: She wore new, un-broken in shoes during her first half marathon. “I got almost golf ball-sized blisters on my arches,” Torres says. “I just wrecked my feet.” But the experience helped her come to a realization. Maybe we were thinking about […]
Why Variations Are the Key to an Inclusive Yoga Practice
Having a “beginner’s mind” is a tenet of mindfulness that refers to approaching life with openness and curiosity. That’s part of how Natalia Tabilo of Yoga For All Bodies cultivated her own yoga practice: By tuning in to the needs of her body and the way it wanted to move, and finding the poses that suited her. That philosophy […]
The Future of Fitness Is Connected—But Not in the Way You Might Think
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year was recently announced, and it has confirmed what we’ve known all along: brown is having a moment. “Mocha Mousse” is an indulgent shade of brown that’s more than another trendy color, but a whole vibe that’s perfect to integrate into your beauty routine (if you haven’t already). What we love […]
This Zodiac Sign Is Bringing Major Main Character Energy to 2023—And More Astrological Shifts To Expect
Ready or not, an astrological revolution is on the horizon for 2023. Planetary shifts not seen in hundreds of years will be taking place, promising progressive change across the entire zodiac. In this week’s episode of the Well+Good Podcast, astrologer and CosmicRx founder Madi Murphy is here to explain what you can expect from astrology in 2023. Listen […]
Could You Be *Too* Hopeful? Here’s How To Appreciate What You Have While Still Being Open
It’s a New Year, and for many, that calendar distinction functions as a line in the sand that signals fresh-start energy. No matter whether you’re a resolutions person or have more of a “new year, same me” philosophy, it’s tough to ignore the energetic opportunity that early January presents for checking in with yourself. Being introspective […]
Why Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K Has Had Enough of the ‘I’m Bad With Money’ Trope
Myths about how folks interact with money often get in the way of them having a healthy relationship with it. For a few examples, the notion that women are “bad at it,” or can’t save it, or don’t deserve to have it have contributed to discrimination and obstacles to independence. But despite significant strides that have […]
The Wellness Industry Needs To Change—And Driving a Car Is the Perfect Metaphor for Understanding How
In health, fitness, nutrition, and, well, life, it’s time for the winds of change to turn into a gale force. Wellness is far less accessible than it should be for people who don’t have access to resources like money and time, and those who have been shut out of ways to live healthy lives through limited […]
To Build Wealth, Ex-Wall Street Trader Vivian Tu Wants You To S.T.R.I.P.
If you’ve recently come into more money (congratulations!), it’s understandable that you’d want to take advantage. Maybe you decide to book that trip you’ve always wanted to take but couldn’t afford, or you move to a new apartment with a higher rent. That’s all great for the time being—but eventually, with the additional high-value purchases, […]