One of the least talked-about shocks of deciding to have a baby—especially for people who are competent, self-sufficient, and deeply accustomed to managing their own lives—is the sudden and unavoidable dependence on another person. Up until that point, many things can be solved through effort, organization, ambition, or sheer will. Careers are built. Lives are structured. Independence becomes not just a value, but a way of moving through the world. Even intimate relationships

There’s a phrase I still hear echoing from my work in eating disorder treatment settings: nothing tastes as good as anorexia feels. A statement less about food than about relief. For many people taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy, the most striking shift isn’t only weight loss. It’s the way appetite recedes into the background. Food noise quiets and the constant internal negotiation around eating softens. There is less friction, and with that comes a sense, perhaps

Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. -Bashō, translated by Lucien Stryk Ecotherapy, also known as nature-based therapy, is founded on the premise that people benefit from a connection with nature*, and nature, in turn, benefits from our tenderness, gratitude, and mindful participation. A meaningful relationship with nature can improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and even support trauma recovery. However, the overwhelming pace and productivity of our