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Caring for Caregivers

With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW
Season 7, Episode 20

Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.

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4 Reasons to Host or Attend a Holiday Gathering

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Though they can sometimes feel like too much trouble to host or attend, holiday gatherings can actually support our health. These are some of the ways.

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What We Can Learn From Indigenous Wellness: A Q&A With Thosh Collins and Chelsey Luger

By Kate Nelson

The husband-and-wife team talk about Native American ancestral knowledge and the importance of decolonizing wellness.

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In a Word

By Jamie Martin

Experience Life‘s editor-in-chief reflects on celebrating the whole you — including the parts that are vulnerable, challenging, and hard to acknowledge.

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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Make a Micro-Connection

By Experience Life Staff

This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge supports your social health by encouraging positive encounters with others.

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Leaning on a Breast Friend: How Two Women Supported Each Other Through Their Breast Cancer Journeys

With Jayme Zylstra and Becky Attard
Season 7, Episode 10

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States every year, and 2.3 million women worldwide. Every breast cancer story is different, and in this episode, we’re highlighting two — and sharing how these two women connected along their journeys to become “breast friends” and irreplaceable sources of support for one another.

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Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Sex

By Laine Bergeson

Here are four common misunderstandings that make it challenging to talk to our partners about sex.

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Is Sex Exercise?

By Andrew Heffernan

A bout of carnal activity could burn 100 calories per session and increase your heart rate, but the numbers can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.

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The Teen Training Guide to Strength Training, Cardio, and Mobility

By Nicole Radziszewski

A go-to resource to help teens build a workout routine that is flexible, safe, and sustainable.

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13 Ways to Start the Conversation About Sex

By Laine Bergeson

Boost your confidence in discussing sex with these expert insights and practical tips.

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A Guide to Healthy Skincare for Teenagers

By Jolene Turner

A top esthetician shares simple steps to help your teen learn how to take good care of their skin.

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Romantic Escapes

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Leaving regular life behind for a getaway or vacation can be hard, but it’s worth it for the health of your relationship.

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Pillow Talk: A Q&A With Sex Therapist Vanessa Marin

By Emily Ewen

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander Marin help couples take the intimidation out of getting intimate.

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The Case for Sex Therapy

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Here’s how individual or partner therapy can help you understand your desires and boundaries, improve communication with your partner — and enjoy better sex.

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7 Ways to Make Your Bedroom More Intimate

By Elizabeth Millard

Creating space for intimacy is an important part of your overall wellness. Feng shui experts and sex educators offer their top strategies.

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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

By Laine Bergeson

Sex educators explain why talking about sex with our partners can be so challenging — and how to get more comfortable with it.

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4 Ways Exercise Makes Sex Better

By Andrew Heffernan

Physical activity can bolster sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

By Jon Spayde

It’s time to do away with the traditional idea of The Talk. Parents can teach kids about sex in a way that empowers, rather than simply embarrasses, the younger generation.

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