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The Reading Shelf

The Reading Shelf

Explore how intergenerational reading programs—pairing elders and youth in creative storytelling—spark empathy, mental stimulation, and cross-generational creativity in modern learning.

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In Real Life | IRL. The Almanac

So…What Do We Do With This D Word?

Explore how redefining “domestic”—from unpaid drudgery to shared, dignified care—can reclaim women’s well-being and quiet power, backed by groundbreaking stress research.

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Creative Capital

How She Did It

Before the crown, Queen Elizabeth II was a mechanic. Discover how her wartime grit—learning to fix trucks, drive, and serve—offers a powerful blueprint for quiet, creative capital today.

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Folklore & Wisdom The Almanac

Folklore & Wisdom

Explore how forgotten rituals, folktales, and ancestral care practices act as great teachers—grounding resilience, self‑understanding, and communal wisdom in a world obsessed with progress.

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Blogs Creative Health & Wellbeing

Toxic Beauty

A searing critique of Toxic Beauty—the modern phenomenon where empowerment, self-compassion, and body positivity are weaponised to justify extremes. This article explores the collapse of common sense in beauty culture, drawing on research from Psychology Today, Verywell Mind, and the International Journal of Indian Psychology.

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Economic Independence & Women's Enterprise Movement, Somatics & Body Awareness The Power Source: Women’s Mental, Sexual & Creative Health

The Power of Pleasure

Napoleon Hill’s 1937 concept of “Sex Transmutation” is finding new relevance in the 2025 creative economy. Far from mystical, it’s a strategy for managing energy, boosting focus, and driving results. Discover how women today are refining this powerful idea for modern leadership and creativity.

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Art, Expression & Therapeutic Practices Creative Health & Wellbeing Gut Health, Microbiome & Women's Wellbeing Sound, Voice & Music in Health

Singing for the Gut

Singing isn’t just self-expression—it’s self-regulation. New research shows that vocalization activates the vagus nerve, improves digestion, reduces stress, and enhances emotional wellbeing. This article explores why singing could be the most overlooked wellness tool in your health kit.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing Women's Physiology, Anatomy & Cycles

The Shut Down Is Physiological

The shutdown is real — women’s nervous systems break down under constant stress, and society still expects them to smile through it. Here’s why that ends now.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing Women's Physiology, Anatomy & Cycles

Women’s Physiology

Medical research has historically underrepresented female physiology, leading to gaps in understanding. Addressing this disparity is crucial for developing effective treatments and improving women’s health outcomes.

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Historical Contributions & Women's Science

The Other Half of the Equation

Ten women. Ten groundbreaking stories. Discover the scientists who changed the world — full stop. No comparisons, just brilliance.