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WHY YOU CAN’T FEEL JOY (EVEN WHEN LIFE LOOKS GOOD) WITH DR. JUDITH JOSEPH
The renowned psychiatrist unpacks her first-ever study and book around high-functioning depression and how we can spot the signs.
THE HIDDEN COST OF HIGH FUNCTIONING CODEPENDENCY
In her second book, Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency, psychotherapist Terri Cole breaks it all down with clarity and compassion.
BUILDING WEALTH IN YOUR 20s, 30s, 40s+ WITH VIVIAN TU
First step to getting smart about money is stop being afraid of it.
FEELING SUCK? IT MIGHT BE THE START OF YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
By now, I’ve come to expect that things tend to feel the most uncertain right before life is about to change.
HOW A THERAPEUTIC RETREAT CHANGED JEN ATKIN’S MIND ABOUT KIDS
Plus, FWD JOY is launching as a podcast!
WHAT I’M LEAVING BEHIND AT 39
Not only is it the last year of my thirties but I’m in my “9 year.”
THE SPACE BETWEEN SACRIFICE AND LOVE
I continue to learn to hold space for both realities—the sacrifices my parents made and the things I still wish had been different.
THE BOOKS THAT TAUGHT ME ABOUT LOVE
Love remains my favorite subject to talk about, read about, think about, and write about.
HOW I LEARNED TO LOVE BEING ALONE
It’s the 4 year anniversary of FWD JOY and I had no idea the profound healing this newsletter would bring me, or how many people would see themselves in my stories.
THE ASTROLOGY OF 2025
Astrologer Celeste Brooks breaks down the biggest transits of the year and how they’ll impact headlines and you.
THE BEST GIFTS TO GIVE & RECEIVE ACCORDING TO ZODIAC SIGN
Star-aligned ideas for this holiday season awaits you.
STOP AVOIDING CONFLICT IN FRIENDSHIPS WITH MINAA B
The licensed social worker and author talks about ghosting friends, building intimacy in platonic relationships, and understanding self-regulation vs. co-regulation.
WHAT MY NYU PROFESSOR SUZY WELCH TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE
Plus, the three factors necessary for longterm success.
FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC STYLE BY YOUR RISING SIGN
Your rising sign represents the persona you project to the world and the first impression you make on others.