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There’s plenty of food out there that folks find disgusting or off-putting, especially if it’s something alien to your culture’s cuisine. Haggis — sheep parts stuffed into a sheep’s stomach and boiled — for one, is a dish that not many outside of Scotland can, ahem, stomach. Nor does lutefisk — stinky, aged fish jellied with lye — garner many converts outside of Scandinavian countries. And that also goes for something like the regionally popular Southeast Asian delicacy of balut, a fertilized duck egg that’s been incubated for up to 21 days and then steamed. All those foods are pretty obviously…
When we think of spring cleaning, we usually picture decluttering closets, deep-cleaning kitchens, and tossing out expired beauty products. But what about the clutter we can’t see?Mental clutter—negative thoughts, overwhelm, and distractions—can drain energy just as much as physical messes. And just like an overstuffed room, an overloaded mind makes it harder to focus, think clearly, and move forward in life.If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, stressed, or stuck in repetitive thought patterns, it might be time for a mindset refresh. These four powerful strategies will help you clear mental clutter, regain focus, and create space for clarity, confidence, and…
Shaz Khan couldn’t be more invested in his latest movie, The Martial Artist. The Pakistani-American actor took on acting, directing, producing, and screenwriting duties. That’s in addition to the matter of transforming his body to look like a believable fighter. As the movie nears its release, Khan sat down with M&F to reflect on how he transformed his physique. He also talks about how he threw himself completely into the role. The athletic actor was beginning to build a respectable on-screen reputation before he directed his first short film Say it Ain’t So, which centered around boxing, in 2016. It…
There are very few things my mom, sister, and I can agree on. Given we’re all at different parts of our lives at age 65, 35, and 26, you can imagine that we all share varying thoughts on just about everything. All that being said, skincare is the only thing we’re on the same page about. If you ask any of us, a firming cream is a must-have in our routines — so, nabbing a shopper-loved product like the Remedial Pax Retinol Cream is a no brainer. Remedial Pax Retinol Cream Amazon The now-$23 face cream taps retinol, collagen, and…
When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp and co-author of the book Do More, More Naturally: Empowering Effortless Success and the Freedom to Be Yourself. In this episode, we dive into how understanding your instinctive strengths—the way you naturally take action—can dramatically shift your productivity,…
Host Dennis James was joined by his regular panelists, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, along with special guests Sergio Oliva Jr and Victor Martinez for Episode 226 of The Menace Podcast, and the guys got cathartic by reliving the shows that they regret entering the most. “Give me one show, if you even have one, that you regretted stepping on stage,” asked Dennis James, who has competed in seven Olympia events. The host kicked things off my admitting that as relates to the 2012 Masters Mr. Olympia in Miami, he was not happy with third place and should have “stayed…
Let’s be real—bloating happens to the best of us. Whether it’s after a heavy meal, a day of indulgence, or just out of the blue, that uncomfortable, swollen feeling can put a damper on your day. The good news? Along with the warmer weather and longer days that spring is sure to bring comes a fresh lineup of seasonal produce that not only tastes amazing but also supports a happy, bloat-free belly. Yep—April’s vibrant, nutrient-rich harvest is the perfect way to reset your digestion and feel lighter from the inside out. It’s loaded with natural foods that help reduce water…
If you spend much time on mental health Instagram or TherapyTok, you might’ve come across talk of how to “reparent” your “inner child.” Maybe you rolled your eyes and kept scrolling. Another airy-fairy fake therapy trend, cool. But if you’re here the concept probably intrigues you, and for good reason: Reparenting is a fairly intuitive and actually helpful framework that a growing number of therapists (and their clients) adore.“It’s gaining momentum in the mental world,” therapist Nicole Johnson, LPC, founder of Oak and Ivy Therapy Services, tells SELF. “But it’s still not normalized and talked about enough, in my opinion.”…
Before “skin barrier” became the buzzword of the decade, before microbiome-friendly was a label slapped onto every serum, and long before clean beauty became a multi-billion-dollar category—there was Marie Veronique. A former chemistry teacher turned visionary formulator, Marie has been quietly (and brilliantly) leading the skincare conversation for over two decades with a rare blend of scientific rigor and holistic wisdom.She’s not chasing trends—she’s been setting them. From creating one of the first non-nano zinc oxide sunscreens to developing technically complex formulations that actually support skin function, her approach is less about hype and more about long-term skin health. Marie’s…
There’s a right of passage passed down by action stars like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger that makes doing your own stunts sort of a tradition, but sometimes there’s a reason that studios hire professional stunt teams, as an all too eager Alan Ritchson recently found out. Chiseled and strong, Alan Ritchson embodies Prime Video’s version of Jack Reacher with intensity, but his passion almost put paid to the actor’s future when he insisted on bearing the bulk of the physicality during a fight scene as part of the season three finale. “I got in a huge fight with my…