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Karla and Zach Train in Mental Health

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February 3, 2018
Real Talk, Stories of Advocacy
One of the causes close to both of our founders, Karla and Zach's hearts is mental health awareness and working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. They believe that everyone should have acce...

Inspiring Stories: Musicians

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June 16, 2017
Inspiration, The Upside
If you're looking for some inspiration, look no further than these musicians and their stories of triumph: ...

Inspiring Stories: TV and Movie Celebrities

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June 16, 2017
Inspiration, The Upside
If you're looking for some inspiration, look no further than the stories of these TV and movie celebrities: ...

Inspiring Stories: Historical Figures

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June 16, 2017
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Why SELFISHNESS Is An Essential Part Of Recovery

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May 3, 2017
Articles, Featured, Mental Health, Real Talk, Self Care
In discussions about self care, one of the terms that gets thrown around all the time is "self care".  It is commonly toted as this notion that you can make a weekly spa appointment or spend an hour meditating ...

This Band Wants To Change The World (And They Might Actually Succeed!)

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April 12, 2017
Articles, Discrimination, Featured, The Upside
When I was in graduate school, I had very lofty idea of what life as a composer/musician would be like.  I'd burst on the scene, straight out of my ivory tower, and orchestras and opera companies would clamor t...

3 Important Self-Care Tips

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February 7, 2017
Real Talk, Self Care
No matter what you do for a living, how big your family is, or how much money you have, there's probably one thing that you don't have enough of: time to take care of yourself. With so much going on in life, fi...

Making Time To Exercise

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January 28, 2017
Real Talk, Self Care
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The mental health benefits of exercise is indisputable. But finding time to exercise isn't easy, and you might have a million excuses why you can't make time. So here are a few ways you can make the time to exe...

5 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Change The World

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January 2, 2017
Real Talk, Self Care
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Ask someone what their New Year's Resolutions are, and chances are, you'll get one of a few answers: weight loss, better finances, to live a happier life. But you don't have to stick to the same old resolution....

Where Does Fitness Fit: How Fitness Relates To Social Issues

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December 21, 2016
Real Talk, Self Care
Both our blog and our online store are dedicated to spreading awareness of social issues- of talking about the ignored topics. So you might ask yourself, where does fitness fit in? What does exercise have anyth...
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