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Fostering Diversity in Health and Wellness
After first joining a gym to “get skinny,” Chrissy King, now a fitness coach, found a new sense of strength and power from exercise, which also challenged and changed her self-narrative. She speaks to us about her passions: fitness and strength training, body liberation, redefining what healthy means for you, and welcoming all people into the health and fitness space.
Courageous Coach: Chrissy King
Writer and fitness coach Chrissy King is leading the charge to redefine and expand representation in the wellness industry — so everyone has power beyond the weight room.
9 Building Blocks to Being Anti-Racist
It’s not enough to not be racist. Learn what you can do for yourself, your social circle, and your community to promote anti-racism — and why it matters for health.
Better Together
When we work toward seeing the bigger picture, we have the chance to discover our collective potential.
An Anti-Racist Media Resource List
Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.
Adaptive Athlete: A Q&A With Paralympian Joe Delagrave
After a boating accident left him paralyzed at 19, one athlete found his passion in wheelchair rugby — and encouraging others to overcome obstacles.
Self-Care for Activists
Self-care is not escapism: It’s a way to remain present, connected, and committed. Here’s how to battle burnout if you’re an activist.
Ready for Anything: Allyson Felix
The Olympic champion shares what she’s learned so far about motherhood, success, and adapting to uncertainty.
The Audacity to Farm
Leah Penniman is on a mission to debunk the myths about black people’s relationship to the land and help a new generation reclaim its agrarian heritage.
Meet Your Farmers
Small-scale farming has never been more challenging. These six resilient growers describe how their connection with the earth — and their customers — keeps them inspired.
Step Outside the Box: Mario Rigby
Mario Rigby shares what he learned from his long-distance treks to inspire others to become more adventurous.
Authentic Body Love: Q&A With The Birds Papaya
For writer and podcast host Sarah Nicole Landry, self-worth goes beyond her body. She shares her evolving journey of what it means to show up for oneself in love.
Power Aging
The older, the better? You bet! These age-specific strategies will help you get off on the right foot.
Why Wellness Needs to Be Diversified: A Q&A With Lauren Ash
The founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
14 Boomers Who’ve Got Game
These senior athletes may inspire you to rethink your perceptions of aging.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD
Cutting-edge educator Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD, is on a mission to use yoga as a tool for achieving social justice and equity.
Game Changer: Tony Gonzalez
NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez’s life took off once he overcame his fears. Now he helps others learn to overcome adversity.
How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?
The three keys are listening, asking, and apologizing if you make a mistake, says our expert.
Finding Purpose in the Second Half of Your Life
What do you have planned for the second half of your life? Executive coach Richard Leider offers insight on working, living, learning and loving what’s to come.
Louie McGee’s Success Story
A legally blind teenager commits to the race of a lifetime to inspire other visually impaired kids to find their own adventures.
Plus-Size Wellness Advocate Sarah Sapora Talks About Getting Healthy
One woman’s journey to create a healthier life for herself led her to become a wellness advocate for people of all sizes.