Lately, I’ve been trying very hard to be fully present in life. It’s so easy to NOT be present with all of the distractions around …
Living a life worth enjoying
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8 tips for productive online discussions
by Jaclyn levy Ditch the drama online with these 8 simple tips! In the last week I’ve seen 3 different people lash out on social …
Female empowerment and breaking down barriers
This week I had the privileged of attending a local workshop hosted by Second City and sponsored by LUNA – you know the female version …
My lifelong struggle with weight and chronic illness
Story submitted by Jenny Bloom Until recently, I haven’t been able to accept my physical appearance. I’ve never felt like my body was the right …
Why is everyone obsessed with my size?
I am six months pregnant and it seems that everyone has something to say about my weight, what I am eating and how I look. …
Mercy for Animals 15th Anniversary Gala in West Hollywood
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for the opportunity to have attended the Mercy For Animals 15th Anniversary Gala at The London West Hollywood …
Alisha Kettner on opening Chicagoland’s first vegan shoe store Amour de la Terre
I had the chance to sit down with Alisha Kettner of Amour de la Terre, Chicagolands very first vegan shoe store. Alisha shares her motivation …
How I lost 60 pounds and ran my first marathon by adapting a plant-based diet
How my life changed with a little sweat and determination Story contributed by Josh Kaplan Chicago, IL. Edited by Ashley Gilday Just over two years …
What is an eating disorder?
So what is an eating disorder? We are going to talk about eating disorders right here and now. Frankly, we don’t talk about them enough. …
My visit to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
I had been thinking about volunteering at a farm sanctuary and had a trip planned to NYC last June. I had heard about Woodstock Farm …