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Years ago, Shuoyi Chen, the visionary behind the avant-garde menswear label Anastasia Elektra, asked herself a simple yet profound question: “How do you design a garment that gives a man permission to cry?”. She had watched her father don a traditional suit that allowed for only one emotion, stoic resolve. In that moment, Chen realized that conventional menswear had become a uniform of emotional restriction, shielding men behind a facade of rigidity. That question sparked a radical concept she calls the “Armor of Honesty,” a design philosophy that rejects traditional armor-like wool and steel in favor of delicate materials like…

Beyond the Buzz: Why Cold Exposure is the Unexpected Key to Your Well-being In our pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, we often gravitate towards the familiar: diet, exercise, and mindfulness. Yet, what if one of the most powerful tools for boosting your well-being was something as simple, and perhaps intimidating, as a cold shower? Enter Kristin Weitzel, a remarkable individual whose journey from the high-stakes world of corporate leadership to the forefront of modern wellness is proving that embracing the chill might just be the biohack you never knew you needed. Her accessible approach to cold exposure, grounded in both…

Empathy is not a personality trait reserved for a few. It is a learnable set of skills that kids practice inside caring relationships. When parents slow down, name feelings, and create tiny rituals, children learn to notice what is happening in their bodies and in the people around them. That awareness becomes compassion in action. For mindful families, this is good news. You do not need hours of free time. You need small, repeatable cues that teach attention, kindness, and choice. Created by Mariana Gordon, a mindfulness educator and former children’s counselor, and Sondra Bakinde, an artist and wellness advocate…

CN Guidance & Counseling Services has officially announced the grand opening of its Community Crisis Center in Hicksville, New York, to take place on December 6. This newly established center is a significant addition to Long Island’s behavioral health infrastructure, providing 24/7/365, immediate mental health and substance use crisis care for residents in need. Located at 950 S. Oyster Bay Road, the center offers a place of stability and support when emotions run high or hope feels out of reach. As part of CN Guidance’s continued mission to make behavioral health care more accessible, this new facility is designed to…

At the opening high school football game this fall, 12-year-old goalie Eli Schultz sat beside his mother, Alyssa Schultz, and quietly asked, “Are you alright?” She smiled and said, “I’m fine – just some allergies.” What Eli didn’t know was that, earlier that very morning, Alyssa had received devastating news: she had been diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer. Eli has always been intuitive, a quality that makes him not only a standout goalie but also a deeply empathetic son. A week later, when Alyssa had found the strength to share her diagnosis with her children, Eli immediately said, “I…

Not long ago, Amelia Webb was spending twelve-hour shifts behind the sushi bar of five-star restaurants in Tampa, Florida—crafting perfect rolls under the hum of kitchen lights. Today, the 26-year-old creator reaches more than two million people online with her travel stories, lifestyle videos, and signature sense of humor. Cooking was Amelia’s first creative language. “Food taught me discipline, precision, and presentation,” she says. The artistry she once poured into plating dishes now fuels the way she curates photos, videos, and brand collaborations. “Being a chef made me realize how powerful aesthetics and emotion are together—you eat with your eyes…

In a world where conversations around mental health are often glossed over or hidden behind curated perfection, Mikey Tableman is carving a different path. His work is raw, honest, and grounded in lived experience. As a creative entrepreneur and storyteller, Mikey is using his voice to shift the narrative one episode, performance, and heartfelt conversation at a time. From Nightlife to Nonprofit Before founding A Mind’s Pursuit, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, Mikey had spent years navigating the high-energy world of nightlife and music festivals. On the surface, it looked like a dream: flashing lights, elite events, and nonstop action,…

Gardening is more than just a hobby; it’s a connection to nature, a source of fresh produce, and a truly rewarding endeavor. Yet, for many who embrace raised garden beds, the joy can be overshadowed by the constant cycle of deterioration, maintenance, and replacement. Traditional materials like wood, metal, and plastic each present their own set of compromises, leaving gardeners in a perpetual search for a better solution. That search ends with Durable GreenBed™. This fact was recognized by the popular game show The Price is Right, where Durable GreenBed is a prize offering for their contestants. Born from an…

The scene is a familiar one. It’s the week before a big holiday, a long-awaited birthday, or just a spontaneous get-together. The guest list is growing, but your living space isn’t. You look at your stylish-but-small four-seater table and feel that familiar pang of anxiety. Do you borrow a wobbly card table? Eat in shifts? Cancel altogether? This is the modern dilemma of space versus hospitality, a compromise we’ve all been forced to make. But what if you didn’t have to? This very question sparked a revolution in home furnishings, led by a collective of founders—Artem Kuzmichev, Alexandre Dore, Soslan…

Lower back, hip, and pelvic pain can feel like an unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome. It dictates how you move, what you can do, and how you feel, turning simple daily activities like lifting your child, standing for work, or enjoying a workout into a challenge. For the millions who feel limited by this discomfort, the search for a lasting solution often leads to a dead end. But what if the secret to stability and relief wasn’t in your back at all, but at its very foundation? The breakthrough achieved by Dr. Rick Serola, a chiropractor, wasn’t initially for…