Category: Activism
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What a 105-Year-Old Greek Weaver Taught Me About Fighting Fascism
Why Blue Zones science is the missing piece for activist longevity It was the summer of 2015, and my wife and I were on holiday in Ikaria, a small Greek island that had recently become famous as one of the world’s Blue Zones. These are places where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s…
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The Radical Origins of “Self-Care”
How the Black Panther Party Created a Survival Strategy That Got Co-opted by the Wellness Industry You’ve been lied to about self-care. Bath bombs. Face masks. “Treat yourself.” Self-care has become synonymous with buying things and feeling guilty about taking time for yourself. But that’s not where it started. Self-care was created by the Black…
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Why 50% of Activists Burn Out (And How Longevity Science Can Help)
A research-backed look at the activist burnout crisis and why Blue Zones wisdom offers unexpected solutions Around 50% of activists who experience burnout leave movements permanently. Not temporarily. Not for a sabbatical to “recharge.” Permanently. Let that sink in for a moment. Half of the people who burn out never come back. We’re losing our…