Book Talk

You’re Not Listening

Veteran journalist Kate Murphy wants to help us rediscover the lost art of listening. She sat down with S&H to help us explore how to become better listeners.

Meditation for Teen Emotional Wellbeing

A unique retreat program combats increasing rates of stress, anxiety, and depression in young people.

Using the Pelvic Floor as an Energetic Gateway

“For years, consciously contracting my pelvic floor when I felt unsafe or when I needed a little more power and confidence was really helpful for me … It creates a kind of energetic shield of protection between me and the world.”

Self-Compassion: Why We Sometimes Feel Worse Before We Feel Better

“Self-compassion takes strength, courage, and faith. Trust the process, and allow yourself to slowly let in more self-compassion, more kindness, a few degrees at a time.”

Recipe: Strawberry Breakfast Bake

This subtly sweet warm breakfast is good for gut health and can be made without grain.

Top 12 Cold and Flu Fighting Foods

Boost your immune system during cold and flu season with these 12 foods that pack a powerful punch.

13 Mantras for Letting Go of Stuff

Struggling to let go of belongings? Utilize a mantra for letting go to feel more at peace while cleaning up.

Acceptance: The Surprising Antidote to Suffering

“We tend to think of stress as something that happens outside of ourselves; something that happens to us. But science is showing that it’s not the stressors in our life, but how we perceive them that determines how much we suffer.”

A Ritual for Honoring the Loss of a Human or Animal Companion

Rosemary has long signified deep friendship and lasting memories. This ritual for grief, built around rosemary, creates time and space for grieving and allows others to join and share the healing process.

4 Essential Oil Blends to Help Ease Inflammation

Try these essential oil blends to help soothe everyday inflammatory conditions like sprained wrists, sinus congestion, heartburn, and eczema.

​How to Support a Writing Routine When You’re Already Too Busy

When your days are filled with work, laundry, and other activities, the thought of writing something can be daunting. Author Nicole Gulotta invites us to learn how to work with our schedules to establish a regular writing routine.

Rewild Yourself to Feel Connected

Rewilding means reconnecting with your “wild untamed soul.” Remember the way home with this practice.