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June 11, 2025

You’re Getting Sleepy

Living in a wellness mecca like Santa Cruz means we’re surrounded by creative ways to reset. One that’s been on my radar again lately: hypnotherapy.

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June 5, 2025

Summer Fitness Trends Are All About Fun, Flow and Fresh Air

Here in Santa Cruz, summer is more than a season—it’s a lifestyle. Once the marine layer lifts, locals are out soaking up the sun.

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May 28, 2025

Loneliness Paradox

If you’ve ever felt like the rest of the world is living their best life while you’re stuck home in sweatpants feeling a little invisible, you’re far from alone.

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May 20, 2025

Clean and Coastal

I recently stumbled onto a tool called Google Trends. One search stood out: “Cheap healthy meals for a week.” But I had to ask—healthy according to whom?

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May 14, 2025

Checking In

Anxiety is now the most prevalent mental health concern in the U.S., affecting around 40 million adults—about one in five of us

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May 7, 2025

Healing Circle

For more than 30 years, the Santa Cruz nonprofit WomenCARE has been a lifeline for local women navigating the cancer journey.

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April 29, 2025

Energy in Motion

For decades, Santa Cruz local Lee Holden has been a calming presence in living rooms across the country, thanks to his long-running PBS series The Fountain of Youth.

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April 22, 2025

Mycelium Magic

To be clear, mushrooms are undeniably good for you. But so are kale, carrots and a dozen other things I forget to eat when I’m busy.

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April 16, 2025

The Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market Scene: A Feast for the Senses

Beyond the bounty of seasonal produce, artisanal goods, and specialty foods, farmers’ markets are the heartbeat of the community.

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April 9, 2025

Protein Crisis?

If you look past the screaming headlines, you’ll see that most Americans not only meet but exceed their daily protein needs—without even trying.

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April 2, 2025

Mushroom Church

Santa Cruz’s The Holy Trinity of Divine Church offers a sacrament that can give you an immediate experience into the infinite. And that sacrament is a mushroom

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March 25, 2025

Soulistic Care

What sets the newly opened SoulCare Studios apart isn’t just the eclectic mix of offerings—or even the psychedelics. It’s the people behind it.

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