Aurora Smedley

Ceremonial Cacao: A Conversation About It’s Use and Effects

Cacao is a plant of deep ceremonial importance to the native peoples of Central and South America. It’s stewed in spiritual, cultural...

Reiki 101: The What, Why & How

Advice from a Reiki Practitioner There are thousands of chronic health and mental...

Lessons Learned from Hiking 2000 Miles Solo, Episode 3

In 2017, suicidal and depressed, I dropped out of Cornell University to hike Patagonia and the Pacific Crest Trail. I walked the 2,000-plus...

Lessons Learned from Hiking 2000 Miles Solo – Part 2

In 2017, suicidal and depressed, I dropped out of Cornell University to hike in Patagonia and then hike the 2,000-plus miles of...

Lessons Learned from Hiking 2000 Miles Solo – Part 1

In 2017, suicidal and depressed, I dropped out of Cornell University to hike in Patagonia and then hike the 2,000-plus miles of...

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Managing Circadian Rhythms: Are You Working With or Against Your Natural Sleep Cycle?

Anyone who’s ever Googled “Why am I so tired?” or taken a biology class has heard about circadian rhythms. They’re our bodies’...

The Lowdown on Intuitive Eating: What It Is and How to Do It

Move over diet culture! You've had your time in the sun, and we're done with you. We're on to bigger and (much)...

Trouble Sleeping? Try Adding These 6 Foods to Your Diet

It may feel as if caffeine can solve your every problem, but nothing beats the natural buzz of a good night’s sleep—but...

Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (But It Can Be Boring)

Do you roll your eyes at the phrase “self-care?” You’re not alone. We don’t all have time for bath bombs and face...

Music and Movement: 5 Ways Dancing Benefits our Health

Dancing has been a part of human history since before the beginning of civilization, predating modern history and written language. The earliest...