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April 2025

Holistic Care for Bodies — and Maybe Everything Else
A story about ribs, healing, and the power of prevention.
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Michelle Lasley
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No One Source Will Save You: A Guide to Smarter News Consumption
Feeling overwhelmed by the news? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to build a smarter, more balanced way to stay informed.
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Michelle Lasley
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The Quiet Negotiations of Trust
The hidden negotiations behind showing up, saying no, and choosing quiet.
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Michelle Lasley
Let’s Dream Bigger: What Kind of World Do You Want to Live In?
What does freedom, safety, and justice look like to you?
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Michelle Lasley
In Defense of Chappell Roan: Parenting Is Hard, and My Body Is Still My Choice
Parenting is hard. Informed choice matters. Let’s talk about what Chappell Roan actually said.
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Michelle Lasley
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March 2025

Seeing What’s Hidden
A trip last year has me reflect on what we chose to ignore
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Michelle Lasley
Where Can We Still Discourse?
From TikTok to YouTube, finding where genuine conversations can still happen.
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Michelle Lasley
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Shoring Up Our Community Quilt
Why We Must Rethink the Social Safety Net
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Michelle Lasley
The Caregiving Trap: How Society Exploits Mothers and Calls It Love
If caregivers vanished tomorrow, the world would collapse. So why don’t we value them?
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Michelle Lasley
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What is organizing?
A quick look at what it means to build aligned community
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