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There’s actual biology behind why a hug can make everything feel a little more okay.
Affectionate touch can increase oxytocin, the hormone associated...
Before we get into today’s random yet profound insight, I have a small favor to ask.
Who do you know who would love these emails?
Someone who thinks...
Tiny favor before we begin;Â think of one person who would love getting these emails every week. The stories, the questions, the laughs, the occasional...
This time of year gives me all the feels.
The weather changes almost overnight, summer somehow disappears without asking permission, school buses clo...
I have a confession to make.
I’ve never actually attended Selichot.
You know how it is. I had little kids at home. I couldn’t leave. I couldn’t find...
Do you want the real story?
I mean the real one.
The version with the characters and the screenshots and the dramatic plot developments. Who said wh...
I landed back from Chicago at midnight, on 24 hours of absolute adrenaline, completely and utterly wiped, and I don't know that I'll ever truly have t...
I don’t even know how to tell this story.
I wasn’t going to send an email this week.
The kids and I are taking a much-needed week to ourselves, doin...
There’s something awesome happening next week, and I want you with me.
Join me live next Wednesday. It’s About Time.
Now that you know what's coming...
When I was a little girl, the Rebbe sent me a dollar.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe and his dollars were legendary. The crisp bills were arranged to be sent ...
Missed me in your inbox last week?
I was in an alternate universe.
For real.Â
Azamra breathwork facilitation training is beyond time. And space. Li...
So I have this thing about my birthday. I’ve always believed my birthday is objectively the best one.
It’s at the start of summer.
People are relaxed....