I’m a part of the Julie fan club,” Rochester nurse Barb Erickson remarks of Julie Stevens, the director of contemplative practices at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.…
It takes bravery to take the first step in caring for our mental health. Emily Langr’s first step is self-care. “I’m not talking about candles and…
Winter is a thing in the Midwest. It’s not just any winter, either, but the full range of winter, from a few flakes in the sky…
Painting, dancing, writing and playing music have been used throughout history to promote wellness. Chanting is a part of several therapeutic rituals. Drawing has been shown…
Creativity doesn’t only show up on a plate in the food and restaurant industry. For the past 13 years, restaurants in downtown Rochester have had the…
What is your name? Zoe Cinel Occupation Curator at the Rochester art center and artist for Discovery Walk (DMC) Where are you from and where do…
What makes a woman an influencer? The very definition of the word is someone who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because…
Ann Siverling, MDiv., BCC, MBA “I think I am going crazy!” is the phrase I hear the most often from people in the middle of their…
Tina M. Ridler, owner of Purple Sage Wellness in Rochester, remembers how her COVID-19 journey began. It was March 2020, and the virus had not officially…
I could not shed a tear,” remembers Mary after the loss of her father. She adds, “Yet I was inconsolable for weeks after my dog died…
