Gloria Steinem died on Wednesday, September 2nd at her home in New York City. She was 92. Her official Instagram account announced her death, saying she passed away “surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” The world will remember her for the movement she built. She helped launch Ms. magazine and co-founded the…
People and practices for meeting loss with care Grief moves at its own pace. It shows up in more forms than we expect, after a death, or the quieter loss of a life you thought you were building. No calendar tells it when to arrive or when to ease. For anyone sitting with loss right…
What the science actually says about relapse and recovery When someone has relapsed, there is often a particular look in other people’s eyes: a small tightening around them and the quiet drawing of conclusions that everyone saw this coming. It is an old reflex many have. It’s also almost always wrong. Watch how problem-solving courts…
Our interns have started plenty of school years between them. Some walked into a new building on day one, some logged into a first class from a desk at home. We asked what helps them begin a year well, and their advice had more to do with mindset and setup than with any supply list.…
By Dr. Robin Jones There is something truly magical about bringing community and wellness together under the South Florida sun. Reflecting on our time at the 2026 Wonder Festival, I am filled with immense gratitude for the connections, conversations, and incredible energy that filled the Riviera Beach Marina. The atmosphere was set from the moment…
Sydney Towle was 23 years old when she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer that typically affects people over the age of 50. What followed was three years of treatments and challenges most people, especially those in their twenties, will never face. Across her vibrant social media, Syd met all…
New backpacks, fresh supply lists, first-day photos. Heading into the 2026 school year, mental health experts are asking families to add one more thing to the prep: your child’s nervous system. Counselors and pediatricians made the same case all summer: that mental health belongs on the back-to-school checklist next to the sneakers and the pencils.…
Centering Mental Health During Hurricane Season By Dr. Robin Jones Everyone in a hurricane-prone region knows the routine. Between June and November, our conversations shift toward tracking hurricane maps, news broadcast reports, and supply runs. We strategically prepare our physical spaces: metal shutters or plywood over windows, sandbags at the door, and shelves stocked with…
By Fiamma van Biema, Flawless Foundation Board Member As one of my favorite philosophers, John Dewey notes, “[it is] an illusion [to…] [be] able to stand and act alone […] a form of insanity which is responsible for a large part of the remediable suffering of the world.” At Flawless Foundation, we see firsthand that…
This week we’re spotlighting our interns. As part of Intern Week, we wanted to feature a few of them doing meaningful work on the ground in our community, showing up for their neighbors with care and dignity. Below, our high school interns and Director of Strategy and Innovation share their reflections from a recent outreach…
