What medicine is finally beginning to understand about meaning, suffering, and healing Note of attribution: All data and claims referenced in this article are drawn from Dr Tracy Balboni’s lecture for Harvard Divinity School on spirituality and Health Care. Modern medicine has mastered the art of treating the body. But when it comes to treating…
With rising distress in post-industrial culture; science has been exploring spirituality Attribution note: All data and claims referenced in this article are drawn from Dr Miller’s video on neuroscience, spirituality, and mental health. This piece presents a neuroscience frame with a cautious interpretation of the evidence. There has never been a time in post-industrial global…
The spiritual circus I was born into I grew up in a very confusing environment, spiritually speaking. Spirituality and mental health were never a subject on my family’s table. My father’s mother was a ferocious Catholic. My father’s father was a priest who impregnated my grandma twice and ran away with her sister. My grandmother…
When you think about becoming as confident as the female solo travellers who inspire you online, while your heart sings with the idea of a new adventure, your fears and anxieties can quickly kick in, turning your dream into a nightmare of doubting your capacity to do so. Does that sound familiar? Chill out, sista,…
Content note: This article discusses Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), childhood abuse, emotional flashbacks, dissociation, and suicidal ideation. Please read at your own pace, take breaks if needed, and always prioritise your safety and well-being. This text is written from lived experience and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice. If you are…
What are the positives of travelling alone? Can solo travel actually be fun? Or is it just… lonely and glamourised? These questions pop into every mortal’s mind before taking their first solo trip, right between the excitement and that little voice of fear whispering, “What if something goes terribly wrong?” Fair enough. Travelling solo is…
If you search online for tips for male solo travellers, there’s freaking nada. Almost every travel guide focuses on women’s safety or couples’ adventures. And that’s great, but where are the insights for men who want to explore the world on their own terms? So, my bro, I decided to fix that. I reached out…
After reading the article “8 Hot tips for solo female travellers,” one of my collaborators shared with me the importance of women continuing to support and care for each other on their individual paths. Thinking about it, I went above and beyond, separating all relevant information I gathered from days of research, comparison, and accuracy…
What is it like to live in the ghetto? What shapes and transforms the experience of growing up in a Brazilian hood? ⚠️ Warning: This post is not recommended for kids and may contain triggers related to suicide, violence and sexual abuse. Please read it carefully. In this post, I will share a glimpse of…
Have you ever wondered how the first trip happened? What is the real history of travel and tourism? How the heck did travel and tourism begin? I have always been intrigued by it but had never taken the time to research how the first travel in humanity’s history happened, until now, when I realised this…