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Survival Skills: Laura Rice’s Six Suggestions for Changing Careers

By Megan S. WillmanLaura Rice describes herself as an idealist. After graduating from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law in 2004, she worked for the next nine years as a successful attorney in Louisville. “I loved being an advocate for people in dire circumstances, helping to empower my clients to stand up for themselves. I loved the courtroom and being a voice for disadvantaged people,” Laura says.She went to law school in order to make a positive change in the world, but after nearly a decade she found herself discouraged by the justice [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-18T08:30:00-04:00September 18, 2017|Survival Skills|

“Everybody struggles with something…” How she is combatting mental illness

By Ashli Findley Approximately one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. So why is it that our society is afraid to talk about it?That’s what Army veteran Carolyn Furdek is on a mission to change.Carolyn served three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s, but it wasn’t until that third tour that she struggled mentally with her time from war.As her unit’s intelligence officer, Carolyn experienced an event that caused her to “shut down.” Shortly thereafter, she was medically [...]

By April Allman|2017-09-17T08:30:00-04:00September 17, 2017|Health Battle|

Carrying On in Spite of Stage 3 COPD

By Ashli Findley For most people, being able to breathe normally is something taken for granted. Yet, Pamela [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-28T08:30:00-04:00August 28, 2017|Health Battle|

Best Workouts

By Brigid Morrissey Brigid Morrissey tries an intro to ballet class at Louisville Ballet. Photos: Melissa Donald If you're thinking about starting an exercise routine, Today's Woman has a few suggestions on fitness centers you might want to try.Downtown Pilates, NuluClass: One hour Private Pilates SessionBring: nothing, even water is providedCost: $18 for mat class drop-in, $40 for semi-private instruction drop-in, $70 for private instruction drop-in. It also offers package deals and other services.Sore Factor: 2Fitness Level: any levelExerciser: Brigid MorrisseyWhat to Expect: It was cool and dim, and natural light shone through the storefront windows, [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-20T20:30:00-04:00August 20, 2017|Exercise|

Best Workouts

Tiffany White finds her way up the climbing wall at Climb Nulu. Photos: Melissa Donald If you're thinking about starting an exercise routine, Today's Woman has a few suggestions on fitness centers you might want to try.Orangetheory Fitness, St. Matthews Class: One hour fitness workout with instructor and head trainer Mike WernertCost: $99-$159/month Sore Factor: 6 Fitness Level: all levelsExerciser: Tiffany WhiteWhat to Expect: My class began at 8:15am, but I had to arrive 30 minutes earlier to complete a health form. Mike Wernert, head trainer at Orangetheory, gave me a thorough tour of the [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-17T08:30:00-04:00August 17, 2017|Exercise|

I Escaped the Sex Industry — After 35 Years

By Megan S. WillmanMary says playing the guitar brings her peace and calmness. Photos: Patti Hartog When Mary Frances was 15, her neighbor “Dirty” recruited her into the sex and adult entertainment industry. He bought her ice cream and promised to marry her one day. He did come back but not for marriage. Dirty pulled Mary into the sex trade where she remained for the next 35 years. “It all began with a milkshake,” Mary says. “I was a hungry kid with alcoholic parents. He told me what I wanted to hear, and I followed him.” [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-14T08:30:00-04:00August 14, 2017|Survival Skills|

Survival Skills: Laura Rice’s Six Suggestions for Changing Careers

“Everybody struggles with something…” How she is combatting mental illness

Carrying On in Spite of Stage 3 COPD

Best Workouts

Best Workouts

I Escaped the Sex Industry — After 35 Years

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