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10 Ayurvedic Rituals for a Healthier You

Ayurveda is an ancient wisdom for a modern world.  Our Ayurvedic specialist shares 10 of her favorite methods to help you get healthy in 2023. Written by Marissa Hutter | Photographed by Kylene White Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word for the “science of life.” It’s the ancient healing system from India, and possibly the oldest health care system in the world. Ayurveda is NOT a diet, detox, or program of restriction, counting, or measuring. It’s a 5,000+ year old proactive approach to health. Ayurveda’s holistic practices can help you deepen the awareness of your body’s language [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-23T15:21:21-05:00January 25, 2023|Money & Career|

Ex in the City: Get Back in the Game

Ready for a new love in the new year? Dr. Ashley Anderson shares her tips for dating in 2023. Written by Ashley Anderson | Photo by Kylene White Being open to dating again after divorce or heartbreak is hard, and many often say that they’ll never do it again. In the depths of my transition, I remember saying that myself. I couldn’t fathom the day I could allow myself to love and be vulnerable again, but I am so glad I didn’t stay in that place. I remember my therapist asking me if it [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-23T14:01:32-05:00January 24, 2023|Community & Sisterhood|

Modern Family: An Alternative Plan for Pain

Doctors in Ohio have been working on a new approach to patient care and pain management to reduce opioid usage. Could this be a much-needed solution for the ongoing crisis? Jean West investigates. Written by Jean West | Photo by Kylene White For decades, doctors have prescribed opioids as the primary method of pain management for patients after surgery. While opioids are highly effective, they come with side effects that can slow recovery and present a risk for misuse or addiction. With an ongoing nationwide opioid epidemic, medical professionals at Ohio State University have implemented an opioid-sparing surgical recovery protocol for cancer patients that has shown to shorten [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-23T13:44:56-05:00January 19, 2023|Community & Sisterhood|

Let’s Talk About Sex: The Sacred Spirituality of Tantra

Commonly known for its association with sex and pleasure, our columnist uncovers the real deal about tantra. Written by Erin Riedel, LCSW | Illustration by Branden Barker The curtains are drawn. The candles are lit. Enya is playing in the background. Two people sit naked, face-to-face, their legs wrapped around each other’s waists, their hands on each other’s hearts. Their eyes are locked, their breaths are synchronized, and never-ending full-body orgasms are mere moments away. This is what you believe tantra is, right? Well, actually, it isn’t. While all of that can be a part [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-20T20:15:57-05:00January 18, 2023|Community & Sisterhood, Let's Talk About Sex|

Special Report: Seattle’s First Lady

Seattle's First Lady Talks Tech, Equity and Achieving Work-Life Balance Interview by Tawana Bain | Photographed by Kylene White Joanne Harrell, incoming First Lady of Seattle and former Microsoft executive, visited Louisville last month as part of Microsoft’s recent New Future of Work initiative, which she helped to bring to our city. During her visit, she served as a special guest of the RockIt Women Conference, which brings women from every level in technology together to connect, educate, and inspire. There, Joanne caught up with Today’s Woman Publisher Tawana Bain for a candid conversation about maintaining [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-20T19:48:04-05:00January 17, 2023|Money & Career, Special Report|

The T: January 2023

Events around Louisville, Educational, Housing Market & Business Growth. Written by Diane R. Paylor | Courtesy photos Art as Activism Join UofL's African American Theatre Program on Monday, January 16th, at The Playhouse for Black Artivism: Changing the World One Performance At a Time,” an hour long celebration of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will include community artists and African American Theatre Program representatives who will use artistic expression to commemorate MLK's contributions to the world. For more info visit: Louisville.edu/theatrearts/aatp. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage Ordinary [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-01-13T21:35:32-05:00January 12, 2023|Community & Sisterhood|