Archive for September 2026
Therapist Explores How the Nervous System Can Help Break Trauma’s Stuck Patterns
For people living with the effects of childhood trauma, understanding why certain emotional and behavioral patterns persist can be an important part of the recovery process. Psychotherapist Connie Jones explores that connection in her new book, Green Glitter Girl: A Journey of Hope and Trauma Recovery, combining her personal experience as a trauma survivor with…
Read MoreThree Books Explore Rebellion, Identity, and the Search for Something More
From a filmmaker who refused to conform to conventional ideas about cinema to a mother who breaks every rule to find her missing son, and a psychotherapist challenging traditional ideas about masculinity, these three books explore what happens when people question the roles and expectations placed upon them. Laurence Kardish’s “Shirley Clarke: The Passionate Life…
Read MoreOLIVE TREE PEOPLE Opens First U.S. Flagship in Venice, California, Bringing Waterless Beauty to Abbot Kinney
Water may be essential to life, but OLIVE TREE PEOPLE is making the case that it doesn’t necessarily belong at the center of your skincare routine. The German-founded waterless beauty company has opened its first U.S. flagship at 1335 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, creating an immersive retail experience built around its signature “From…
Read MoreMalcolm X College in Chicago Names New Community Center After Congressman Danny K. Davis
Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago have officially named a new community center at the college’s West Campus in honor of longtime U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, recognizing his decades of support for students, education and communities on Chicago’s West Side. The naming ceremony took place Friday, August 28, at Malcolm X College…
Read MoreXOXO Turns 19: Gossip Girl Fans Relived the Series Across New York City
XOXO, Gossip Girl fans. New York City got another dose of Upper East Side glamour this September with a one-day-only anniversary tour celebrating 19 years of Gossip Girl. On Location Tours hosted the special “XOXO Turns 19: The Ultimate Gossip Girl Anniversary Tour” on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. The approximately four-hour experience was $160…
Read MoreThe Travel Shoes That Can Keep Up With Your Plans
Travel often comes with a familiar challenge: finding shoes that can handle long airport walks, sightseeing, dinners and everything in between without taking up half the suitcase. For travelers looking for comfort without sacrificing style, Bruno Marc’s lineup of lightweight sneakers and loafers offers several options designed for life on the move. The collection focuses…
Read MoreNew Series Explores the Hidden Struggles Women Face With Sexual Addiction
Pornography addiction is often discussed as a problem affecting men, but a new video series is drawing attention to women who struggle with pornography use and may feel isolated by shame and secrecy. Out of the Shadows, a free three-part video series from the Fortis Institute, aims to give women a faith-based framework for understanding…
Read MoreHilton Expands AI Tools to Connect Travelers From Search to Stay
Hilton is expanding its hospitality technology platform with new artificial intelligence tools designed to make the travel-planning process more conversational, from the initial hotel search through booking and the guest’s stay. The company is connecting Hilton.com, the Hilton Honors App and emerging AI-powered search and assistant platforms, giving travelers more ways to discover properties, compare…
Read MoreBeyond the Meme: Beatrice Chestnut Takes the Enneagram Deeper
The Enneagram has become a familiar fixture in the wellness and lifestyle world, moving from personality-typing circles to Instagram memes, podcasts and viral TikTok videos. Millions of people now identify themselves as Type Two, Type Seven or one of the system’s other nine personality types. But according to Enneagram expert Beatrice Chestnut, PhD, MA, understanding…
Read MoreTravelers Warned Not to Assume New EU Cabin Bag Rules Are Already in Effect
Holidaymakers traveling through Europe this summer are being warned not to assume newly approved European Union cabin baggage rules are already in effect. The confusion could leave passengers facing unexpected fees at the airport gate. The EU approved changes to air passenger rights in July, including provisions concerning hand luggage and greater transparency about baggage…
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