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Pride Month 2021: Evolving the Celebration
by Bryan deCastro | May 27, 2021
This June, millions of people will join together for Pride Month 2021, the nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ celebration. Pride Month has traditionally been a time for parades and other events held in support of the LGBTQIA+ community and in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots. This uprising became a tipping point for the emerging gay rights movement […]
Broader Access to Wellness May Be a Rare Bright Spot in the Age of COVID-19
by Bryan deCastro and Ariana Macrina | June 29, 2020
COVID-19 has made us rethink a lot of behavior: mobility, socialization, spending habits—the list goes on. But perhaps one of the biggest shifts is the way we view and act on our health and well-being. From wearing a mask to protect the health of others to boosting our own immune systems at home, each day […]
Nature, Learning, Sex and Tribes: Top Wellness Trends for 2020
by Bryan deCastro | February 12, 2020
Wellness is a booming sector, which consistently bleeds into more mainstream categories every year. But it’s more than just a business: It’s a state of mind, a way of living, an awareness of the emotional, physical, mental and even sexual relationship we have with ourselves and others. I believe it is the act of being and existing in a state of solutions rather than admiring […]
Helping Wellness Shine Through in a Crowded Holiday Marketplace
by Bryan deCastro | December 5, 2019
The holidays are here, which means my excitement for the festivities is on the rise—along with my stress about getting everything done. Why does this happen? It’s supposed to be a season of joy, when endless buffets of holiday fare satisfy our appetites, cheerful gatherings fill up our calendars, and friends and family travel long […]