Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is reshaping our daily lives right now. In New Orleans, summers grow hotter each year, and even our so-called mild winters…
Category: Health
Breaking Chains We Can’t See – Understanding and Healing Historical Trauma
By Maelinda Turner, LCSW, MDiv We carry more than just our own stories in our bodies. As African Americans, especially those of us whose roots run deep in New Orleans…
Summer Reset: How to Transform Your Life and Build Better Habits This Season
There’s something magical about summer that makes us believe anything is possible. Maybe it’s the longer days that give us extra hours to dream, or the warmth that seems to…
7 Ways People Experience Spirituality
Spirituality isn’t one-size-fits-all. You may be more spiritual than you know. By Andy Tix Ph.D. Key points As a psychologist of religion and spirituality, I am often asked what I mean…
Spark Your Creativity With a Nap
There’s evidence that napping is creatively beneficial. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. Key points What do Thomas Edison, Salvador Dali, and Albert Einstein have in common? Aside from the fact…
8 Sleep Habits for Better Rest, Well-Being, and Performance
by Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. An invitation to stop chasing hacks and start prioritizing quality sleep. Key points In the pursuit of high performance, well-being, and success, so many people are…
The 4-Word Sleep Trick That Stops 3 A.M. Overthinking
by Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. How a simple phrase can quiet your mind and help you fall back asleep faster. Key points You know the feeling. It’s 3:00 a.m., and your…
Mind Traps: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety in Our Community
Anxiety is a complex and misunderstood mental health challenge that affects many individuals. Anxiety remains a common thread that can hinder our well-being. Let’s explore some of the mind traps…
Natural Ozempic Alternatives: How to Boost GLP-1 Naturally for Weight Loss
Understanding GLP-1: Nature’s Ozempic Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone responsible for regulating appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. Medications like Ozempic mimic GLP-1 to promote weight loss, but there are…
Historic Snowfall Paralyzes New Orleans: An Unprecedented Freeze
New Orleans is no stranger to unpredictable weather, but this week’s historic snowfall brought the city to a screeching halt, much like the rare freezes of 1899 and 2018 that…