A 2022 JAMA review by Balboni and colleagues screened about 16,000 studies and found strong evidence that spiritual care improves outcomes in serious illness. Here’s what the Harvard panel behind it said: Last reviewed: October 2026. Facts and sources checked against the original studies. Based on the Harvard Divinity School panel: Spirituality in Serious Illness…
With rising distress in post-industrial culture; science has been exploring spirituality Last reviewed: October 2026. Facts and sources checked against the original studies. 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…
Content note: this article mentions suicide attempts. Please read at your own pace, and if you’re struggling, find support at findahelpline.com. 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…
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…
Last reviewed: October 2026. Facts and sources checked against the original studies. 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…
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…