The hottest Health & Wellness Substack posts right now

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Oh No! Again

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 2006 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🏝 Travel Travel Writing Travel tips Family Travel Health & Wellness Personal Reflection
  1. Taking a break can be important, especially when life gets overwhelming. It's okay to step back and focus on personal matters and health.
  2. Traveling continuously for a long time can make it feel like an obligation instead of a joy. It's normal to experience burnout even in jobs you love.
  3. It's good to find a balance between work and personal life. Taking time off can help recharge and bring back enthusiasm.
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Luxuriating, Heretical Questions, The Age 30 Crisis

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 1458 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🚌 Education Podcasts Literature Science Health & Wellness Reading
  1. Social media use habits can reveal gender differences, like adding 'o' to 'so' which is a strong predictor of being female.
  2. Verbal intelligence among college graduates has decreased over 40 years, implying a college degree doesn't represent the same verbal ability as before.
  3. The ratio of unmarried men to women varies by age, with more men at younger ages, but fewer men as age increases.

The plan for meta-rationality

Meaningness • 359 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🚌 Education Philosophy Science Fiction Literature Health & Wellness
  1. The book being written focuses on meta-rationality, with previous parts discussing rationalism and reasonableness.
  2. The author plans to release the book in separate paperbacks/Kindle editions before putting it online for free.
  3. The concept of meta-rationality emphasizes caring for the situation more than abstractions, questioning what the situation needs, and understanding when rationality is relevant.

What's got my attention this week #24

The Shift With Sam Baker • 758 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Health & Wellness News Media
  1. The post provides a roundup of links, books, programs, and podcasts every Friday for The Shift subscribers.
  2. Thought-provoking pieces following Matthew Perry's death were highlighted, discussing addiction, identity, and significance.
  3. The post touches on various topics including the impacts of men's wars on women and children, consumerist self-care, and capitalism's involvement in menopause.

Forming Habits To Improve Retention

Growth Croissant • 707 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
💼 Business Retention Product Management Health & Wellness Engagement User Experience
  1. Encouraging healthy habits through features like competitions, goal setting, and streaks can improve user retention.
  2. Popular apps like Strava and Headspace use habit-forming features such as challenges and streaks to retain users.
  3. Habit-forming features must be deeply ingrained in the product to have a meaningful impact on user experience and retention.

Kwasunga

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 04 Jul 24
🏝 Travel Adventure Cultural Exchange Running Health & Wellness Community Engagement
  1. Running at your own pace is important for staying healthy. Trying to match someone else's speed can lead to injuries.
  2. Connecting with local people can happen through activities like soccer, which breaks down language barriers and builds friendships.
  3. There are different views on help and support, and while some locals seek aid, it's crucial to approach these situations with understanding and patience.

What's got my attention this week #33

The Shift With Sam Baker • 179 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Fashion & Beauty Literature Health & Wellness Music Art & Illustration
  1. DJ Annie Nightingale, Radio 1's pioneer female DJ, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy for others to follow.
  2. Mean Girls growing up, Kate Moss turning 50, and the forgotten feminist Shere Hite are discussed in the newsletter, offering a mix of pop culture and feminist insights.
  3. The newsletter also delves into topics like creativity blocks, female luxury in method acting, and the emotional depths of hotel rooms, providing a varied and thought-provoking read for subscribers.

Was Carl Jung Antisemitic?

The Living Philosophy • 176 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Literature History Health & Wellness Science
  1. There are accusations of Carl Jung being antisemitic due to his entanglements with Nazi Germany, but he also had Jewish friends and later explored Jewish mystical philosophy like Kabballah.
  2. Jung's involvement with organizations that had Nazi affiliations, such as promoting 'Mein Kampf' as required reading for psychotherapists, raised questions about his leanings.
  3. Some of Jung's comments, like comparing Jewish people to 'weak like women' or having a 'lower potential psyche,' have been viewed as potentially antisemitic, but context suggests a nuanced evaluation is needed.

What's got my attention this week #17

The Shift With Sam Baker • 299 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Fashion & Beauty Opinion Health & Wellness Society Relationships
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication with exclusive content for paid subscribers.
  2. The post includes recommendations for reading, articles about transgression, introversion-extroversion divides, and breast cancer experiences.
  3. Kim Cattrall is featured on the cover of Vogue Greece, sparking interest and discussions.

The Domes of Calrathia

Trantor Publishing • 99 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
📚 Literature Fiction Philosophy Health & Wellness Comics
  1. Uncertainty and anxiety can torment us, but training the mind to let go of attachments can lead to inner peace.
  2. The Zenoist philosophy advocates for tolerating both good and evil to reach a state of tranquility, but few can fully embrace this way of life.
  3. Choosing to offer forgiveness and support to others, even in the face of suffering and despair, can bring unexpected connections and opportunities for redemption.

One in a Trillion

The False Consensus Effect • 78 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Art Philosophy Literature Music Health & Wellness
  1. The importance of focusing on nature and solitude to find balance amidst the overwhelming people-centric world.
  2. Questioning traditional spiritual and societal constructs, like the role of influential figures such as the Dalai Lama, and advocating for a more personal and family-centric approach to compassion and wisdom.
  3. Reflecting on the challenges of modern life, materialism, and the need to prioritize mindful living and genuine connections while navigating societal expectations.

Are All Vacations Evil?

Litverse • 179 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Literature Technology Health & Wellness Science
  1. A vacation allows us to break from our routine and explore different aspects of ourselves.
  2. Escapism through vacations is healthy and necessary to prevent losing touch with our multitudes.
  3. In a modern age dominated by technology, it's essential to disconnect, go on vacation, and pay attention to our present self to avoid the 'Great Smushing' of our identities.

Stories from the Yules of My Life

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
📚 Literature Fiction Art & Illustration Health & Wellness Philosophy History
  1. The author shares fictional Christmas card messages and stories, reflecting on past memories and personal experiences.
  2. The author delves into genealogy and discusses the Scottish Earls, emphasizing the complexity and potential of family histories.
  3. The author shares a detailed, introspective piece on self-reflection, writing, and the pursuit of creativity despite challenges and societal norms.

Beyond the Machine: Technology and Posthuman Freedom

Extropic Thoughts • 58 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🕹 Technology Philosophy Science Health & Wellness Art & Illustration Culture
  1. Humans are composed of mechanical parts, but that doesn't mean we are only machines.
  2. Technology can help us increase human freedom through advanced tools like genetic engineering and brain implants.
  3. Understanding our mechanistic origins can lead to self-improvement and increased self-definition, moving us towards a posthuman condition of self-creation.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #70

Creative Destruction • 22 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Art Philosophy Technology Health & Wellness Literature
  1. Living life as an art involves creativity within constraints, promoting virtues over self-improvement schemes.
  2. Involvement with land and soil can combat anxieties stemming from detachment in modern progress narratives.
  3. Digital lifestyles can lead to de-humanization, turning us into 'storysellers' and impacting how we form connections and perceive reality.

Fight Inflation With Masterpass Discounts!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 15 Jun 22
💼 Business Finance Food & Drink Supplements Sleep Health & Wellness
  1. Inflation rates are high, and strategies like buying in bulk and using discounts are advised to combat rising prices.
  2. Consider investing in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares or utilizing Masterpass discounts for frozen meat and fish sources.
  3. Prepare for inflation by locking in current prices for items you know you will need, without relying on credit card debt, and take advantage of available discounts.

Fast Dining: Marc Lore’s Wonder in the Shift from Food Trucks to Food Halls

Gad’s Newsletter • 20 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💼 Business Food & Drink Technology Finance Health & Wellness Design
  1. Wonder shifted from food trucks to food halls, adapting the model for fast, convenient dining with centralized kitchens and localized preparation.
  2. Maintaining quality and variety while scaling to a trillion-dollar firm will be a challenge for Wonder due to operational complexities and the intricacies of offering 'fast fine' food.
  3. Labor shortages in the restaurant industry present a major constraint to growth for Wonder, necessitating strategies to manage turnover and ensure consistent quality and food safety.

Notes from the Week - Week 26

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Health & Wellness TV shows Books
  1. Health and well-being can be greatly affected by stress, illness, and change, highlighting the importance of self-compassion.
  2. The behavior of certain tech figures can reflect larger issues within the industry, particularly in terms of privilege and lack of diversity.
  3. Finding inspiration in positive examples like Ted Lasso can remind us that there is still goodness and fun in the world.

Welcome and everything.

I have thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Movies Fashion Health & Wellness
  1. The author values longform content over social media platforms due to issues like lack of control and surveillance.
  2. The movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' was a deeply emotional and genre-defying experience, touching on topics like generational trauma, immigrant experiences, and depression.
  3. The film highlights the importance of small moments, representation, and the relationships we have with our loved ones.

Entry 1: Algorithmic Identities

Dilemmas of Meaning • 3 HN points • 20 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Technology Health & Wellness Social media Identity
  1. Identity is not fixed by society or culture, but should be decided by the individual through their choices and actions.
  2. Algorithms play a significant role in shaping identity by suggesting content and influencing interests, beliefs, and self-perception.
  3. Algorithms have the power to control conversations, create echo chambers, and perpetuate biases through targeted content, potentially impacting mental health and self-knowledge.