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Sunday Edition: Taking Three Days to Soak, Yoga, and Repeat

Plus the best weeknight chicken and a luteal phase elixir. 💫

Nov 23

📚 Join Our December Book Club! 'Heart the Lover' by Lily King

A perfect winter read.

Nov 21 •

Leslie Stephens

A Seriously Good Cardamom-Carrot Loaf Cake for Thanksgiving Morning

And other turkey day tips, no matter your plans!

Nov 21 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #221: The Spiritual Practice I Learned from My Favorite Poets

This Mary Oliver poem is packed with wisdom.

Nov 18

Sunday Edition: I Waited All Year to Splurge on This Gorgeous Coat

Plus nourishing fall recipes and a week in Santa Fe.

Nov 16

Popular Issues

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4

Issue #218: A Complete Tour of My Obsessively-Designed Van

A tiny-space dream, TBH. 🎥

Oct 28

Sunday Edition: I'm Finding My Way Back to Myself

Plus a local's guide to Boulder.

Oct 26

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Obsessively-curated recommendations and reflections, best served with coffee.

Podcasts

Morning Person Podcast

A Vlog of My First Week Solo (!) in the Van

Relationships

My Friend's 'Two List' Method for Getting Over Any Breakup

Nov 14

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4

Issue #215: How to Keep Having ‘Good Sex’ in a Long-Term Relationship

From someone who lost and found it.

Oct 7

Issue #210: How to Keep Love Alive in a Relationship (And When to Leave It)

Staying in love after the fall.

Sep 2

Issue #205: Getting Divorced Made Me Realize I Had Approached Dating All Wrong

Let's talk about love.

Jul 29

Routines and Rituals

How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

🎥 A step-by-step video tutorial!

Nov 1

Issue #217: Why It’s So Hard to Change (and How to Begin Anyway)

Don't get stuck.

Oct 21

Issue #211: 35 Things I Do to Take Care of Myself Every Day, Week, and Month

Plus the products that are actually worth it.

Sep 9

Issue #207: 30+ Life-Changing Ideas for Getting Organized Immediately

A total 'life reset.'

Aug 12

Food and Recipes

A Seriously Good Cardamom-Carrot Loaf Cake for Thanksgiving Morning

And other turkey day tips, no matter your plans!

Nov 21 •

Leslie Stephens

How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

🎥 A step-by-step video tutorial!

Nov 1

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This Hydrating Matcha Refresher is the Perfect Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Matcha, meet kumquat. 🍵🤝🍊

Sep 5 •

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Video: Heirloom Tomato and Carrot Sandwich with Vegan Pesto and Ricotta

A delicious, simple summer lunch.

Jul 21 •

Leslie Stephens

Let's Get Personal

Issue #221: The Spiritual Practice I Learned from My Favorite Poets

This Mary Oliver poem is packed with wisdom.

Nov 18

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4

Issue #217: Why It’s So Hard to Change (and How to Begin Anyway)

Don't get stuck.

Oct 21

Issue #214: It's Finally Happening (My Wild Plans for This Year)

Onto my next, big adventure.

Sep 30

Issue #212: I Will Never Get the Life I Want (Unless I Stop Doing This)

The biggest thing I'm working on in therapy.

Sep 16

Travel

Obsessively Curated Travel Guides (and Exclusive Maps!) to 15+ Must-Visit Destinations

With downloadable Google Maps.

Nov 7

Sunday Edition: I've Traveled Most Weekends This Summer—Here's Everything I Keep in My Toiletries Bag

Plus highlights from the week!

Aug 17

How Missoula, Montana Stole My Heart and a Curated Travel Guide

I'd move here in an instant.

Jul 5 •

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Issue #199: A Recap of My 10-Day Trip to Guatemala and a Local's Guide to Antigua

Plus, 3 brilliant things I packed.

Jun 17

Fashion and Design

Issue #209: The 10 Most-Worn Everyday Pieces in My Closet

And how to create an outfit that doesn’t ‘expire.’

Aug 26

Issue #203: Every Product, Tip, and Recommendation from a Girls' Weekend

No gate-keeping here.

Jul 15

Issue #181: My "No Buy" Year is Already the Best Decision I've Made in 2025

Plus a conversation with Jess Kirby all about hers.

Feb 11

Issue #152: My To-Do List Method and 3 Effortless, Heatwave-Proof Outfits

Plus, how to tackle your inbox.

Jul 16, 2024 •

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Books

Issue #213: How to Fall Back in Love with Reading and 13+ Bingeable Books

Get out of your reading slump.

Sep 23

Issue #170: 17 Books That Completely Changed Me

And how I find time to read so much.

Nov 19, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #149: My Book is Out Today (!) and an Exclusive Expert

Plus 72 hours in NYC.

Jun 25, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: Let's Talk About Addiction and 'Demon Copperhead'

A flash bookclub meeting.

Nov 5, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #112: My Book Cover Reveal (!) and a Q&A with My Editor and Agent

Behind-the-scenes of book publishing.

Oct 17, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Recent posts

My Friend's 'Two List' Method for Getting Over Any Breakup

Nov 14

Issue #220: Reflections from My First 9 Days Alone... Literally Ever

🎥 And a vlog of my experience!

Nov 11

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A Vlog of My First Week Solo (!) in the Van

A little dose of reality.

Nov 11 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: My Week of Rest and Relaxation in Taos

A nourishing week.

Nov 9

Obsessively Curated Travel Guides (and Exclusive Maps!) to 15+ Must-Visit Destinations

With downloadable Google Maps.

Nov 7

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4

The October Edit and How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte

Plus the shoes that replaced my Birkenstocks.

Nov 2

How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

🎥 A step-by-step video tutorial!

Nov 1

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