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August is National Wellness Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing our favorite wellness picks that help make mental health care feel manageable, human, and hopeful. Because wellness content isn't one-size-fits-all—sometimes it's a podcast on your commute, and sometimes it's finally booking that first session. Here's to a month of showing up for yourself!
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10 Self Help Books That Lead to Real Change
How to Keep House While Drowning
by KC Davis
This book offers a compassionate, judgment-free guide to domestic care for anyone overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or burnout. By reframing chores as neutral "care tasks" rather than moral obligations, it's a gentle roadmap for functioning, not perfection.
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Read It, Listen to It
When it comes to inspiring people via a book or a podcast, no one beats Mel Robbins, who has helped millions of people with her research-backed advice.
The Let Them Theory
by Mel Robbins
A bestselling guide to reclaiming your peace by releasing the desire to control other people's choices, opinions, and behavior. Two simple words — "let them" — are the foundation for cutting resentment, easing anxiety, and redirecting energy toward what you can actually control: yourself.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel
The Vibe: Bright, blue, and beautiful
The Location: Honolulu, HI
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Set upon Princess Ka‘iulani’s original estate grounds, the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel offers a serene getaway that embodies the true spirit of Aloha. Each room is thoughtfully designed with a tropical island aesthetic, featuring bright colors, modern amenities, and stunning views of Waikiki Beach or the vibrant city of Honolulu. Venture just a little outside of the hotel for authentic Hawaiian luaus, chocolate farm tours, or even helicopter rides! For a taste of local history, visit the nearby Iolani Palace or the Honolulu Museum of Art before heading back to town for cocktails and world-renowned dining options.
7 Shockingly Good Shows Destigmatizing Therapy
In our managing editor’s second edition of Worth the Chat, a Pix Plus exclusive newsletter, she talked about Couples Therapy:
One of my favorite shows returned for a fifth season. It’s one of my rare 5-star picks, as I’m pretty stingy with them. Five-star territory for me is anything I can't shake or would boldly recommend to anyone. This is one of them.
Couples Therapy
Streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime
Showtime's acclaimed docu-series follows real couples through six months of weekly sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik, offering an unscripted, intimate window into genuine therapeutic work.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
The Vibe: Discover your Aloha
The Location: Honolulu, HI
Instaworthy Accommodations:
As Hawaii’s first (and only) craft hotel and home to Cirque du Soleil's newest show, ‘Auana, OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel immerses guests in sights and sounds that are uniquely Hawaiian. Every guest room features stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Diamond Head, or Vibrant cityscapes. Located in the epicenter of Waikiki and directly on Kalakaua Avenue, you’re always only steps away from shopping, dining, nightlife, and, of course, the iconic Waikiki Beach. After a day of exploring, grab a bite or a pint at the hotel’s Maui Brewing Co., featuring nearly 40 craft and specialty beers complemented with an artisanal, island-inspired cuisine!
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