The Alexandria Papers Newsletter #79

Leading experts on mindful self-compassion Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer share how self-kindness, recognition of our humanity, and mindfulness give us the strength to thrive.

Our bodies don’t need to look any certain way to be healthy, strong, or worthy. Yoga and mindfulness experts weigh in on the real work of deeply accepting and loving the body you’re in.

Here’s what you need to know about migraine headaches, including types, symptoms, triggers, treatments, and how they’re different from regular headaches.

If you live with migraine, driving can pose some extra challenges and leave you with safety concerns if an attack were to strike while you’re behind the wheel. Here are some community and expert safety tips for driving with migraine.

I was told I was worthless, and I believed it. I didn’t see it as abuse because it didn’t fit in with my idea of abuse.

I have come to realize there is no shame in ‘failing’ in a marriage, especially if that marriage is toxic and harmful to your soul.

ptsd & trauma Sexual violence is shockingly common in our society. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 women in the U.S. are raped or sexually assaulted at some point in their lives, often by someone they know and trust.

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) has been studied as a possible natural remedy for anxiety. Learn about its benefits, uses, safety, and side effects.

Existential crisis refers to feelings of unease about meaning, choice, and freedom in life. Find out more what it means to have an existential crisis.

My sophomore novel, Evil Eye, follows Yara Murad, a Palestinian American woman who begins to confront the psychological and interpersonal aftermath of her emotionally volatile childhood as her care…

Jane Austen didn’t take herself or her novels seriously, and neither should we. That’s why they pack such a punch. It is their understated passion that simmers below the surface that so enchants us.

So-called superfoods range from humble to trendy, but do any of them actually deliver super nutrition? This article will help you find out.

Each cuisine is marked by its unique use of various spices and herbs and with a little know-how, you too can create your own blends.

Last night I dreamt of you, after all these
years, and you were lying in my arms, in

the middle of the day, the sunlight showing
the first strands of silver in your hair, and

your eyes blue, so blue, heart-poundingly
blue, like something out of a romance novel

only better because, at last, you were mine…