Contributing Sex & Relationships Editor By Kelly Gonsalves Contributing Sex & Relationships Editor Kelly Gonsalves is a sex educator, relationship coach, and journalist. She received her journalism degree from Northwestern University, and her writings on sex, relationships, identity, and wellness have appeared at The Cut, Vice, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and elsewhere. Image by Milles Studio…
mbg Beauty & Wellness Editor By Jamie Schneider mbg Beauty & Wellness Editor Jamie Schneider is the Beauty & Wellness Editor at mindbodygreen, covering beauty and wellness. She has a B.A. in Organizational Studies and English from the University of Michigan, and her work has appeared in Coveteur, The Chill Times, and Wyld Skincare. Image…
mbg Beauty Director By Alexandra Engler mbg Beauty Director Alexandra Engler is the beauty director at mindbodygreen and host of the beauty podcast Clean Beauty School. Previously, she’s held beauty roles at Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, SELF, and Cosmopolitan; her byline has appeared in Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Allure.com. Image by Gillian Vann / stocksy…
mbg Assistant Beauty Editor By Hannah Frye mbg Assistant Beauty Editor Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development,…
October 26, 2022 — 10:01 AM Animal symbolism can show up in our everyday lives, as well as in our dreams. And if you’ve been dreaming about fish a lot lately, you might be wondering what it could be trying to tell you. So, we got the expert opinion from dream analysts—here’s what they had…
No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you distract yourself, sometimes, you can’t escape your own thoughts. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” To stop overthinking and climb out of your head is an essential component of good mental health. Because drowning in corrosive thoughts leads to catastrophizing,…
He’s cute, well-adjusted, and truth be told, your parents would love him. But you’re firmly…undecided. You like him in some ways but not others, and sometimes you wonder: Do I actually like him or just the idea of him? You may even feel guilty about the situation because you don’t want to lead him on. …
Here you are, racking your brain for some good morning poems that will melt the heart of the woman you love. And greeting card sentiments just don’t cut it. The good news? You don’t have to be a poetry genius to write something she’ll treasure for years to come. You’ve already got an edge just…
You’ve read the entire Internet and are caught up on every show. Your motivation tank is dangerously low, and your current mood isn’t exactly fit for public consumption. Basically, you’re bored out of your ever-loving mind. So how can you turn things around and rev those proverbial engines? It may sound silly, but reading quotes…
It hurts when anyone tries to manipulate us, but it’s especially gutting when it comes from someone we love. Manipulating statements can also be hidden and overlooked because of that love. You are not a fool if you have ever felt bad about things manipulators say. It has happened to many people just like you. …
