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Laura Cannon: Creating Space for Grief and Connection Through Just Okay
After losing her husband to cancer as a young newlywed, Laura Cannon turned her grief into purpose by launching Just Okay — a community-driven space that reimagines how we connect through loss. A former oncology pharmacist and current educator in Austin, Laura combines personal experience with professional insight to create resources, share stories, and spotlight small businesses in the grief space. From redefining traditional sympathy gifts to offering peer-led support channels, Just Okay helps people process all forms of grief — not just death, but transitions like divorce, job loss, or identity shifts — with honesty, heart, and connection.
Here’s How to Exercise to Combat Depression and Anxiety, According to a Therapist-Turned-Trainer
It’s no secret that exercise is a cornerstone of physical health. The immediate rush of endorphins and long-term physical benefits are well-documented. But did you know its impact on mental health can be just as transformative? By taking a holistic approach to movement, exercise can foster physical strength, psychological resilience, and emotional balance.
To understand how fitness can support mental health, we spoke with Pablo Andres Escobar, a personal trainer in San Francisco with a master’s degree in psychology. A former therapist, Pablo transitioned from mental health counseling to fitness training after recognizing how powerful physical activity could be for mental well-being—not just for himself, but for his clients too.
Hardwired for Gratitude: How to Rewire Your Brain and Boost Your Body
Gratitude. Few wellness buzzwords rival its ubiquity—perhaps only "mindfulness" has earned as much attention. Yet, the more consistently I practice gratitude, the clearer its profound impact becomes.
Skepticism toward gratitude often stems from its simplicity. Like advice to "drink more water" or "get more sleep," the simplest guidance can be the most impactful—and the hardest to follow. But understanding gratitude's deep neurological roots can shift it from fluffy advice to a fundamental wellness practice.