Hozan Kushiki Alan Senauke, a socially engaged Buddhist, abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center (BZC), and an accomplished traditional bluegrass musician, died on December 22, 2024. According to BZC, he passed peacefully from complications stemming from a cardiac arrest he suffered in 2023. He was 77 years old. Born in 1947 to a secular Jewish family in Brooklyn, Senauke studied […]
I like to begin the show each year with an episode about something I’m thinking through personally. Call it resolutions-adjacent podcasting. And what was present for me as we neared the end of last year was a pretty real case of burnout. I took some of December off, and I’m feeling more grounded now. But that was my frame of […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Greek Shrimp Saganaki made with shrimp simmered with tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta. A quick healthy dinner for busy weeknights! Shrimp Saganaki If you love shrimp and Feta cheese, you will love this Mediterranean shrimp recipe! Shrimp Saganaki is a great 30 minute meal with shrimp nestled in a […]
By now, you’ve heard about the power of protein. It’s the magic macronutrient that helps keep you full and preserve muscle mass as you lose weight. And you’re probably wondering, “How much protein do I need?” Well, we can help you figure it out. The MyFitnessPal Protein Calculator is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help you determine your approximate […]
2024 has been a wild ride. And it was no different for comedian and actor Adam Devine. Righteous Gemstones star embarked on quite the health journey in 2024, including putting on 25 pounds of “sympathy weight” during his wife’s pregnancy and then becoming a first-time Dad. The life experiences gave him the wake-up call he needed to refocus on his […]
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From humble beginnings to international textile art success, Dijanne Cevaal’s story is an illustration of the power of stitch, print and dye. Living in an isolated part of Australia while raising her young family, Dijanne had little access to materials and tuition. Undeterred, she taught herself to dye, print and stitch her own fabrics. She learnt to use natural vegetation […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free, 7-day high protein diet meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. 7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan Happy New Year! Hope you enjoy the first High Protein Meal Plan for the new year! As […]
You’ve likely heard about the Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) method for managing weight. It’s probably the most popular approach—and the most effective. The concept is pretty straightforward: To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than your body burns. And if you consume more calories than your body burns, you gain weight. CICO is a flexible approach to […]
Every year, college students pack their bags and embark on a new journey that sets the stage for the next four-plus years of their lives. Sounds kind of life-changing, doesn’t it? Family, friends, familiar places around their hometown, and the coziness of a bedroom they’ve called home base are all in the rearview mirror. The transition to college is about […]
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In music, tone is everything. A friend of mine studies shakuhachi, the Japanese flute. His teacher focuses almost exclusively on tone, for when the tone is true, the music is alive. Technical brilliance by itself may be impressive, but if the tone isn’t true, the music does not resonate, and those who listen soon become bored or restless. The same […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Dec 30-Jan 5) I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I can’t believe that 2024 is nearing an end! I am so thankful for all the blessings […]
“In each life there are two lives, and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.” This quote attributed to Confucius is one of my favorite bits of wisdom ever written about death. Its simple math illustrates poignantly the medicine present in contemplating our own mortality—the simple truth that facing death unlocks a much deeper, more vital […]
