Artist in Portrait: Maryam Keyhani
Art, anxiety, and healing: Maryam Keyhani’s artful balance between fantasy and reality The Persian Berlin-based milliner and artist Maryam Keyhani is the maker of whimsical worlds. Perusing her Instagram feed feels like a foray into a definitively more fun and fanciful reality full of sumptuous Alice in Wonderland-like hats and colorful paintings of abstract creatures […]
Hearty rice and tomato stew + Syrian bread: a nourishing combo steeped in family tradition
I grew up in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is a typical American city with strong German roots. You can tell from the way the streets are laid out on a grid, the proliferation of breweries, and the quaint cobblestoned neighborhood that still bears the name “German Village.” My mother, from a small town […]
Heal Magazine Issue 05 | Self Acceptance
Exciting News! Heal Magazine Issue 05 has just landed on our app! 🚀 Immerse yourself in the pages and embark on a transformative journey of healing. Inside issue 05: Essay | From fiction to reality: collective healing in trying times Amidst challenging times, explore the profound reflections on collective healing. In ‘De Camino,’ Anya Niewierra’s […]
Artist in Portrait: Miranda Skoczek
I first stumbled upon Miranda Skoczek on Instagram, and I was immediately struck by one her colorful life-size paintings. Melding recognizable forms with abstracts shapes and muted tones with flashes of neon, Skoczek has a distinct and recognizable style as unique as her wide-ranging influences, which include everything from Silk Road textiles to North Indian […]
My journey to easing anxiety: embracing Kendall Jenner’s morning routine
Before you start reading this article, I would like to say: my heart goes out to everyone who is affected by the current horrible events. It can feel helpless to watch from a safe distance, but it is important to do what we can. From protesting, to sharing valuable information (online) and donating if we […]
The healing power of scent: Exploring the therapeutic potential of essential oils and aromatherapy
In today’s fast-paced, sensory-driven world, we frequently underestimate the profound impact scent has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of scent, particularly through the use of essential oils. Throughout history, various cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, Indians, and indigenous societies, have embraced aromatherapy […]
Art as therapy: a conversation with @soni_artist on harnessing the power of social media visuals to empower and heal
In the vast world of social media, where creativity flows freely and personal expression takes the stage, there’s an artist whose work goes beyond mere aesthetics. Meet Soni López-Chávez, a digital illustrator whose art on Instagram has struck a chord with her growing audience. In a heartfelt conversation with our editor Elizabeth, Soni opens up […]
Cover story issue 04: Dr. Jennifer Mullan is decolonizing therapy
Unraveling the threads of intergenerational trauma Dr. Jennifer Mullan describes herself as a colonial consciousness crusher, ancestral wound worker, scholar activist, intergenerational trauma curse breaker, sister, partner, cat mom, and rage doctor, to name a few. In short, she contains multitudes and is here to remind us that we do as well. After more than […]
The difference between being kind and being nice
Chloe Laws explores the kindness crisis at play in Britain and beyond Calls to #BeKind can be found in the most surprising of places online. From the comments of a known abuser’s posts to my angry Instagram DMs when I criticise the British government for its ongoing mistreatment of asylum seekers. Curiously though, it is […]
Soul-soothing garlic soup: an ode to the power of taste and family
So many of my childhood memories revolve around being at the dining table with my family and friends, having great (and long) conversations while enjoying a delicious meal. Food is my family’s love language. Last year, my father was diagnosed with dementia. I think Covid hada lot to do with it. He is an older […]
