Category: Research
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H&W|Addition
Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it hides in being needed, overgiving, or patterns we’ve normalized. This Health & Wellness reflection explores addiction through lived experience, compassion, and awareness — and invites us to gently ask what we’re truly attached to.
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H&W|What’s Your Passion?
Discovering what lights you up isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of your wellness. When you weave your passions into your daily life, even in small ways, you create a rhythm that grounds your spirit and brings you back home to yourself.
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Life|🌮🚚 When a Chuck Wagon Became a Movement
Seattle’s food truck scene isn’t just a trend — it’s a whole culture. From a chuck wagon in 1866 to fusion dishes on every block today, this story is flavor, hustle, and community all wrapped into one. Come take a bite with me.
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H&W|🌻 The 8 Dimensions of Health & Wellness
A gentle but real look at the eight dimensions of health and wellness — and how each one shapes your peace, balance, and quality of life.
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H&W|💊 When the Corner Pharmacy Disappears
Pharmacy closures are reshaping how we access care — one shuttered storefront at a time. From Rite Aid to Walgreens, communities are feeling the loss in ways that go far beyond convenience. This isn’t just about prescriptions… it’s about people. 💊
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Life|Vol.2|Are You Financially Secure — or Just Getting By?
🌻 Be Honest With Yourself | Series Vol. 2 Are You Financially Secure — or Just Getting By? When we talk about honesty, it’s easy to focus on emotions, relationships, or self-growth. But one of the most difficult truths to face is the state of our financial stability — the quiet foundation that determines how safe,…
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History|The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists
🌸 Women Who Spoke Up: The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists Simply Flava | Seasoned SoulZ Special Feature Sometimes, late at night, curiosity leads you exactly where you’re meant to go. Not long ago, I typed a few simple words into Google — “Japanese women advocates and activists.” I wasn’t searching for anything specific,…
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H&W| Why Holistic Wellness Matters
🌿 Why Holistic Wellness Matters | Simply Flava Wellness By Lady Flava I’ve come to believe that holistic approaches to health and wellness are truly worth exploring. There is so much benefit in learning how to relax — to intentionally quiet the mind and give the body permission to heal. I’ve lived long enough to understand…
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H&W|What Are Hand Pressure Points?
✋🏽 What Are Hand Pressure Points? In traditional Chinese medicine, it’s believed that certain points on our hands are connected to different organs and systems in the body. By gently applying pressure, we can help stimulate energy flow, relieve pain, and support relaxation. 🌻 A Few Points to Try 1. Hegu (LI4) – the space…

