Hey crew! Welcome back to Thrivencyâs weekly newsletter ðð―
First and foremost, Happy Black History Month! *cue Lift Every Voice and Sing*
With lots of overwhelming news-worthy events happening around the U.S. lately, I hope you find this news roundup on the uplifting and informative side. Let this be a much-needed reminder about the work being done to improve the well-being of Black and Brown communities, as well as a signal of all the growth thatâs to come.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Wellness News You Can Use. ð
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Letâs dive in âĪĩïļ
ðŦ Gen-Z Shapes a Sober Future
Dry January, the wellness practice of cutting out alcohol consumption for a month, is officially over. But for many Gen-Zers, theyâre surpassing this temporary habit and considering embracing it as a permanent lifestyle change.
According to an EduBirdie survey referenced in this report by Ebony Magazine, about two-thirds (63%) of Gen-Z are considering giving up alcohol altogether.
But the notoriously unserious Gen-Zers still enjoy a little drinky drink. Find out which star ingredients and health-conscious mocktails are rising in popularityðđ
ðĻðūâðĶą Helping Black Men Heal
From free therapy sessions to youth mentorship programs, these national organizations are filling the mental health care gaps for Black men. Itâs difficult to undue the harm caused by systemic racism and high healthcare costs in this country, but Black Men Heal and G.R.O.W. Program are transforming outcomes through local programming and mental health awareness.
Find out how theyâre using the power of conversation, connection, and care from licensed professionals to save Black men from irreversible outcomes like suicide:
ð§ Latina-led Wellness Podcasts
If you type âwellnessâ within the search bar of your preferred podcast app, youâll be met with a sea of sameness. Bio-hacking thisâĶGLP-1 thatâĶ and many hosts whose look and sound is practically indistinguishable from each other.
Itâs no wonder that many Latinas couldnât find wellness podcasters that not only reflected their cultural experience, but also embraced imperfection and centered joy. âĻ
FIERCE identified four Latina podcasters who are breaking the stigma of discussing what health and well-being really looks like for their community:
ðē Check your DMs
Here I am, once again, flooding your DMs. Check out some of the intriguing social posts that have popped up on my feed lately:
Loving this reel by creator @campos_monssee as a good reminder that a lot of Americaâs favorite workouts originated from *ahem* immigrants ðð―ââïļ
The ever talented triple threat and meme queen Keke Palmer announced her new business venture, Practice by Palmer, on Instagram. Other than being described as âa wellness space,â thereâs still some mystery around what exactly this offering will be. Any guesses? âïļ
A wellness accessories brand that I know and love is hosting a grip sock giveaway for Black wellness professionals over on their social accounts. A little more about them next week ð
We hope you enjoyed this edition of Wellness News You Can Use. You know the deal: weâll meet right back here next week to dive in to the Local Event Lineup!
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