The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles because Americans have exercised their right to protest; an unelected billionaire recently slashed the budgets of critical government institutions; the Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump enjoys “absolute immunity” from prosecution for “official acts” he took while in office, leading Justice Sonia Sotomayor to write “the President is now a king above the law…” The US is facing unprecedented threats to its democracy. We’ve heard about the dangers of this from political scientists, historians, activists, and others. What we may not realize is these threats also endanger our health. Eminent physician Phillip Polakoff MD, says it’s time to make this connection. Ultimately, the health of a population is a reflection of the health of its democracy: one cannot thrive without the other,” he says. Polakoff’s previous positions have included being short listed for US Surgeon General, Senior Managing Director of publicly traded consulting firms, advisor to numerous payers, providers, investors, employers, labor organizations and public entities.

If you find yourself wishing for more in life, wanting to become more—but not quite sure how to reach that next level of success—you're not alone. That feeling isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal. A quiet nudge that there’s more in you, waiting to be unlocked. Dianna Kokoszka, an award winning business leader, distills years of wisdom into one mission: helping people become the creator, crusader, and champion of their own lives. She teaches us to recognize and reshape limiting patterns, turning breakdowns into breakthroughs. She also offers her insight on how to leave a positive and life-changing legacy that adds value to others. She is a practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches.

Loosely based on several real-life art ponzi schemes over the past few decades, Anna Barrington allows the readers to peek behind the velvet curtain and step into this secretive yet fascinating sphere. In real-life, the book was in a heated auction of its own and the cover of the book was exclusively revealed in People magazine. The book deftly intertwines a plot with scathing social commentary, as if Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History” was set in the universe of HBO’s Succession. Meet Ingrid, an aspiring artist and struggling gallery assistant eager to gain a foothold in the highly competitive art world. She soon crosses paths with the charming, mysterious Rudolph Sullivan, a powerful figure at the top of the gallery scene. Pulled into his web of lies, Ingrid finds herself at the center of Rudolph’s complex attempt to maintain his sparkling image. She has worked in galleries, museums, and auction houses in the art world for 7 years. She received an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and a BA from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents--those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults--tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your own trauma is negatively influencing your parenting behaviors. Where can you turn for support and wisdom? Renowned traumatic parenting expert, workshop leader, speaker, and founder of the Center for Psychological Growth, child psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz directly explains exactly how every post-traumatic parent can reverse the damage from their own traumas and forge a strong, healthy relationship with their children. Finally, you can find true joy in the day-to-day of parenting. Her work is regularly published in Psychology Today, and she has appeared on Fox, CNN, NewsNation, and other national television outlets.

For so long, 'work-life balance' has been the brass ring to strive for but have we considered that maybe there’s a better goal? Author and wellness coach Erin Clifford invites you to take a break from the chaos of daily life to redefine what wellness truly means to you. Wellness isn’t just the absence of illness; it’s the presence of a vibrant, harmonious life that nurtures your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She shares a holistic, flexible approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, mindful living, and intentional self-care. You’ll learn to create a lifestyle that aligns with your personal values and helps you thrive, not just survive. Instead of rigid routines, you’ll explore adaptable habits and realistic goal-setting techniques to enhance every part of your life. She holds a JD from DePaul College of Law and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois, a National Certified Counselor, and certified as a holistic wellness coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

There is a pivotal sea change happening in children’s development. The age of puberty has been trending earlier for decades. Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground, but over text and DM. Couple earlier puberty with ill-equipped, developing brains and the onslaught of new media and stressors that never existed when we were kids, and it’s clear that parents need a new guide to raise this new generation. Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler knows firsthand how challenging these years can be—yet she also recognizes that this is a tender age and pivotal opportunity to connect with your child before adolescence. She masterfully unlocks the enigma surrounding modern puberty and offers evidence-based strategies, interventions, and answers to middle childhood’s most perplexing questions and concerns. She is an acclaimed expert on children's mental health and has been featured in such national media as The Today Show, CNN Headline News, The Katie Couric Show, and The Doctors. She has contributed to or been interviewed by The NY Times, Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Time, Parents, Elle, Better Homes and Gardens and more.

Jo, a driven environmental attorney based in Washington, DC, and Lauren, a spirited young woman from Britain on a journey of self-discovery, find themselves in a serendipitous encounter at a lively London pub in 1981. Their brief yet profound connection generates a whirlwind of emotions, but the vast ocean, Jo's career aspirations, and immigration hurdles thwart their burgeoning romance. Fast-forward 22 years, and Lauren and her partner travel from Europe to visit Jo in her San Francisco home. The reunion is electric, rekindling a storm of emotions neither can suppress. Old passions can’t be denied, leading to dramatic confrontations and painful revelations. Jo and Lauren are irresistibly drawn to each other. But there is no country in which they can legally live together. Patricia Grayhall is a medical doctor and an award-winning author. She completed residencies in internal medicine and occupational/environmental medicine, as well as an MPH at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Charlotte “Charlie” Hastings never missed her mother. But when her late father visits her in a dream and reveals the letters her mother had written to him over the years, she begins yearning for a connection she never desired to make. Reeling from a mix of emotions, she embarks on a soul-searching cross-country journey to California to find the mother she thought she never needed. Anna Gomez, an award-winning Asian American author brings us along on this emotional trip guided by letters left behind by her late father, unraveling her family's past and confronting the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship shaped by distance. Along for the ride: a mysteriously charming hitchhiker who challenges her to open her heart in ways she never expected. Gomez has worked in development for film/TV and featured in People, Variety, and Publishers Weekly.