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The Secret Life of Your Data

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Think your private life is actually private? Think again. Your data has been bought, sold, sliced, diced, and served up to both corporate America and Uncle Sam — all while you were busy Googling cat videos or filing your taxes. Welcome to the era where your "digital soul" is… Continue reading
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Artificial Sweeteners: Are They a Sweet Deal or a Health Risk?

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Artificial sweeteners promise all the sweet pleasure of sugar without the guilt. But are they a health miracle—or a ticking time bomb hidden in your morning coffee? As sugar substitutes continue to invade everything from diet sodas to "health" bars, it's time we took a hard look… Continue reading
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InnerSelf Magazine: April 28, 2025

Author: InnerSelf Staff
Responsibility and conscious choice shape both our personal lives and our collective future. This week's InnerSelf Magazine brings you articles to inspire awareness, courage, action, and hope. Continue reading
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What Is DEI — and Why Women's Equity Matters

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever noticed how some words can feel both inviting and intimidating at the same time? "Diversity," "inclusion," "equity"—these are words that stir up hope for some and fear for others. Yet behind them lies a simple truth: we all just want to belong, to be valued, and to… Continue reading
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America Turns Toward Dictatorship

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
What if the cornerstone of your freedom—your right to not be imprisoned without cause—was quietly dismantled while the media focused on polls and personalities? In Trump’s second term, habeas corpus isn’t just under threat—it’s on the chopping block. This isn’t speculative. It’s… Continue reading
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Why Difficulty Standing From Sitting Is a Silent Alarm

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
If standing up from a chair feels harder than it used to, it might be telling you something important—something deeper than just “getting older.” Sitting difficulty isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a flashing warning light about your health mobility, and ignoring it could… Continue reading
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The Real Meaning of True Gratitude and How It Changes Your Life

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever paused in the middle of your day and just felt overwhelmed with appreciation for something simple—a bird singing, a warm smile, or even just the comfort of your morning coffee? That fleeting moment is the heartbeat of true gratitude. It's not about grand gestures… Continue reading
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Phrenology: From Scientific Craze to Debunked Pseudoscience

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
What if someone told you they could read your character just by feeling the bumps on your skull? In the 1800s, people believed this was not only possible but scientific. It’s called phrenology, and while it may sound quaint or even silly now, it once shaped lives, institutions,… Continue reading
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Could States Handle Disaster Response Without FEMA?

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
What if FEMA didn’t exist? It’s not just a political thought experiment—it’s a question that cuts to the core of how we define responsibility, coordination, and resilience in a time of escalating disaster. As hurricanes intensify, wildfires spread, and infrastructure cracks… Continue reading
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When the Numbers Lie: Surviving the Era of Economic Gaslighting

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Ever feel like the economy is collapsing around you, but the headlines swear it’s never been better? You're not crazy. That uneasy feeling—that disconnect between your lived reality and the official numbers—has a name: economic gaslighting. And it’s not just a side effect of… Continue reading
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The Authoritarian Threat Hiding in Plain Sight

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Donald Trump is once again threatening to fire the Federal Reserve Chair. This time, it's not just campaign bluster—he’s targeting Jerome Powell like a CEO would a disobedient intern. But here’s the problem: the Fed isn’t a Trump casino or a family golf resort. It's the last… Continue reading
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InnerSelf Magazine: April 21, 2025

Author: InnerSelf Staff
This week’s InnerSelf Magazine invites you to stand up, show up, and participate—because “we are the ones who make a brighter day.” Dive into insights on energy, healing, environmental blessings, quantum reality, parenting, and more. Continue reading
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Why Your DNA May Soon Decide Your Destiny

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Imagine a world where your social status, income, education level—even your romantic prospects—are predicted by a number derived from your DNA. No, it’s not some dystopian science fiction plot. It’s already happening and most people have no clue it’s underway. Continue reading
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How We Learn Faster Than We Think

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
We tend to think of learning as slow and methodical—a step-by-step climb to mastery. But what if the brain is playing a deeper game? What if what looks like failure is actually a strategy, and what we call slow learning is just a misread of something more intelligent unfolding… Continue reading
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Why You Should Take Your Shoes Off Before Coming Inside

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever walked barefoot across your living room and felt a strange grittiness underfoot? Or maybe you’ve scrubbed the floors only to find them looking dull again a day later? It might not be your cleaning habits—it might be your shoes. What if something as simple as… Continue reading
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Feel the Fear — and Trust Anyway

Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Fear is natural—but it doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to recognize, redirect, and rise above fear by trusting your inner guidance and shifting your energy. Continue reading
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Free Speech or Free-for-All? 

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Everyone loves to shout about free speech—until someone else uses it in a way they don't like. Then suddenly it's "hate speech," "misinformation," or worse, "dangerous propaganda." Most people have no idea what free speech actually means. And in the Wild West of unregulated… Continue reading
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Managing Your Child’s New Baby Reaction

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
When a new baby joins the family, it can feel like the whole house holds its breath—anticipation, excitement, and, for older children, an undercurrent of confusion or even sorrow. The love you feel for all your children is boundless, but to a child used to being the center of… Continue reading
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How Psychopaths in Finance Threaten the Global Economy

Author: Clive Roland Boddy, Anglia Ruskin University
New research shows that corporate psychopaths thrive in the financial industry, chasing profits at any cost—even global collapse. With traits like deceit, charm, and a lack of remorse, these individuals climb the corporate ladder while risking others’ money. This unsettling… Continue reading
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Eat to 100: How Gut Health and Longevity Diets Keep You Young

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We’ve all seen the headlines: “The Secret to Living to 100!”—usually followed by a picture of someone jogging on a beach while drinking a kale smoothie. But here’s the thing: living to 100 isn’t about supplements, superfoods, or some overpriced “biohack.” The secret to longevity… Continue reading
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Loneliness vs Solitude: The Real Difference and Why It Matters

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever craved time alone, only to feel a strange ache creep in the longer you sat in silence? That ache isn’t solitude—it’s loneliness. While they may look alike on the surface, they are entirely different experiences. Understanding the difference could change the way you… Continue reading
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The Bond Market Doesn’t Rule Us—We Just Think It Does

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
They say the bond market runs the world. Presidents quake at the thought of displeasing it. Pundits treat it like some mystical beast that must be constantly appeased. Propose healthcare for all? The bond market might panic. Talk about student debt relief? The bond market could… Continue reading
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The Harvard-Stamped Hammer Looking for a Nail

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Peter Navarro has a Harvard Ph.D. in economics. Let that sink in. The same guy who helped launch a trade war with China by applying 19th-century thinking to a 21st-century economy was trained at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. If that doesn't shake your… Continue reading
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What Happens If the World Boycotts the United States?

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
When people start voting with their wallets, politicians take notice—eventually. But what happens when the wallet isn’t just closed, it’s pointed in another direction? With mounting global frustration at U.S. policies, more citizens worldwide are turning their backs on… Continue reading
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Unlocking the Power of Frame of Reference in Daily Life

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Ever find yourself driving home only to realize you don't remember the turns you took? Or brushing your teeth while thinking about tomorrow’s to-do list? That’s not carelessness—it’s your brain doing exactly what it’s designed to do. Without asking your permission, your… Continue reading
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How Hunger Hijacks Your Immune System

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
We’ve been told for decades that “you are what you eat.” But what if your immune system doesn’t care what’s on your plate—only what your brain thinks is? New research from the University of Manchester uncovers a shocking twist in the brain-body relationship: it’s not the food,… Continue reading
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Love in Tough Times: Caring Without Losing Yourself

Author: Maryann Weston
What does real love look like when life gets hardest? In this moving account, Maryann Weston shares her story of facing cancer from both sides: both as carer of a loved one with cancer, and as a cancer patient herself. A heartfelt reminder that caring is love in action. Continue reading
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Why Unmarried People May Have Lower Dementia Risk

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
What if everything we thought we knew about the protective power of marriage was wrong? A groundbreaking 18-year study just flipped the script on conventional wisdom, revealing that unmarried adults—whether divorced, widowed, or never married—may actually face a lower risk of… Continue reading
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Alcohol and Cancer: The Hidden Risk in Every Sip

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Imagine pouring a glass of wine after a long day. Maybe it’s a celebration, or perhaps it's a quiet ritual you share with yourself. A little reward, a calming sip, a toast to life’s ups and downs. But what if that very glass, that very sip, held more than relaxation? What if it… Continue reading
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How We Traded Sleep for Screens, Scams, and Stimulation

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
So, you’re lying in bed, brain spinning like a hamster on caffeine, wondering if that melatonin gummy you popped is a cure or just another con. Meanwhile, your phone’s lighting up your face like Times Square, and some podcast is whispering true crime into your subconscious. But… Continue reading
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Why Americans Die Younger Than Europeans

Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Can your zip code predict your life expectancy? It might not be that simple, but a groundbreaking study says your bank balance might. Comparing older adults across the United States and Europe, researchers have found that wealth is not just a privilege—it’s a matter of life and… Continue reading
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Should You Really Eat 3 Meals a Day?

Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day—or just a marketing slogan we’ve swallowed without question? You’ve probably asked yourself whether eating three meals a day is necessary. Maybe you’ve tried skipping breakfast or eating five tiny meals, wondering which… Continue reading

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Life can be confusing, but the best path is always one guided by love and awareness. This week’s InnerSelf Magazine explores self-growth, spirituality, and finding balance in a chaotic world. Read insights on shamanism, mindful living, economic truths, astrology, and more, to navigate life with wisdom and heart.

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