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Women's Health

Health isn't always gender-neutral. We'll talk about issues that affect women and getting the care you need to thrive.

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Mental Health

Protecting your mental health takes more than putting mind over matter. We'll give you the tools.

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Sleep

Losing sleep over losing sleep? We've got tips that'll help you drift off at night and stay on during the day.

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Nutrition

We'll look closely at all the buzzwords and diet fads taking over your Insta feed, and provide trusted, science-backed info.

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Sex

We'll give you confidence to safely explore what feels good and explain how it relates to the mind-body connection.

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Fertility

Because trying can be trying. We've got resources to help you plan, budget, and look out for yourself.

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The More You Know

Are You Well Informed?

What is “functional freeze”?

Answer: A stress response where you appear productive, but feel mentally stuck. 

If you’re staring at your laptop, scrolling TikTok instead, or feeling “tired and wired,” you may recognize a functional freeze. While it’s not an official psychological diagnosis, the term is commonly used by therapists and mental-health educators to describe what happens when chronic stress keeps your nervous system stuck in survival mode.

If you’re constantly procrastinating, avoiding basic life admin, or feeling frozen despite being busy, it can be a sign something’s off, and that rest, support, or a reset is what you need. 

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