July Favorites
Books: Must Reads
Pineapple Street
by Jenny Jackson
Rife with the indulgent pleasures of life among New York’s one-percenters, Pineapple Street is a smart, escapist novel that sparkles with wit. Full of recognizable, loveable—if fallible—characters, it’s about the peculiar unknowability of someone else’s family, the miles between the haves and have-nots, and the insanity of first love—all wrapped in a story that is a sheer delight.
Books: Inspiring People You Need to Know
Limp Forward: A Memoir of Disability, Perseverance, and Success
by Libo Cao Meyers
In Limp Forward, Libo boldly shares her story—both the hard and the beautiful—so that you may feel seen, be reminded of your inherent value, and find the strength you need to face your own challenges in life. Every journey is unique, but Libo’s experiences contain insight that connects us all. Limp Forward is a captivating, unbridled exploration of the truths that guide us and shows what is possible when we pursue our full potential.
Books: Books That Will Positively Move You
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
by Chip & Dan Heath
In The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath explore the stories of people who have created standout moments, from the owners who transformed an utterly mediocre hotel into one of the best-loved properties in Los Angeles by conjuring moments of magic for guests, to the scrappy team that turned around one of the worst elementary schools in the country by embracing an intervention that lasts less than an hour.
Filled with remarkable tales and practical insights, The Power of Moments proves we all have the power to transform ordinary experiences into unforgettable ones.
Documentary
Unconditional (2023)
UNCONDITIONAL is a film about three families setting off on journeys of self-discovery, taking on the most emotional topics of our day – physical and mental health. Not just the polar extremes portrayed in the media, it comes in hundreds of shades and in places we do not notice. We, with our loved ones, form a beautiful but complex social system and we are balancing individual mental health in a collective setting all the time. Filmed over seven years, Unconditional bravely explores a long arc of mental health that challenges over 50 million families each year. It chronicles three families (including filmmaker Richard Lui’s) in their journey of caregiving as they grapple with difficult realities and hidden wounds.
Movies: Fiction… But Absolutely Fabulous
Barbie (2023)
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Movies: Fiction… But Absolutely Fabulous
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s, only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. The actor who is an incurable optimist is forced to confront an incurable disease.
TV: Shows to Lift Your Spirits
Secrets of the Elephants
Traveling the globe to meet different families of elephants, each with their own set of remarkable cultural behaviors that they’ve adapted to suit the environment in which they live.
TV: Shows that Go Head to Head
Drag Me to Dinner
Two teams of successful drag queens go head-to-head to throw the most drag-tastical dinner parties of all time and be crowned champion by three judges.
Podcasts to Keep You Positive
Economists say the way we work has become so stressful it’s now the fifth leading cause of death. Our mission is to find a better way. Explore the art and science of living a full and healthy life with behavioral and social science researchers who can help us better understand what drives our human experiences, and how to change. Better Life Lab is a co-production from New America and Slate.
Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast Gets The Day Going!
This baked oatmeal recipe is the best way to start the day! It’s easy, healthy, and delicious. Serve it for brunch, or make it ahead for breakfast all week.
Nutrition: Mid-Day Power Ups!
This fresh, easy pasta salad recipe comes together in under 30 minutes! Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette & filled with veggies, it’s a sure cookout hit.
Nutrition: Dinners that Deliver!
Who needs takeout when you can make delicious sesame tofu at home? Nutty, savory, and sweet, it’s a healthy dinner that cooks up in a flash.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Good for Your Heart
Tips and Tricks for Terrific Summer Biking
It’s summertime. That means it’s the season to mount up on your bike and take trips to the beach, the ice cream stand, the farmer’s market, or even the office. Summer biking delivers the perfect mix of smiles and miles if you’re properly prepared. So we’ve compiled a few helpful tips designed to help maximize the summer biking fun.
Guaranteed Wellness: Stretch, Relax, & Re-Power
Yin Yoga Sequence for Late Summer
The late summer is when yang starts to turn towards yin. It’s a time of harvest and abundance! This yin yoga sequence for the late summer emphasizes poses that target the quadriceps and the front body.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Omm
A Guided Meditation for the End of Summer
May this meditation help us remember the sweetness found in summer and ground us as we transition into fall. Namaste.
Guaranteed Wellness: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
6 Pieces Of Expert Sleep Advice For 2023
There’s no doubt sleep is linked to good overall health, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to prioritize. This year, experts from the Forbes Health Advisory Board offered their top pieces of sleep advice for 2023 so you can be the healthiest version of yourself—starting with sound sleep.
