In honor of National Wellness Month, here’s our list of stress-relief practices, and the women-owned companies that can help you fold them into your life.
Mental Health
For All Your Healthy Butt Needs, This Teleheath Service Offers Discreet Care
Bummed, co-founded by Jennifer Dwork, provides telehealth assistance to customers grappling with hemorrhoids, fissures and other anorectal issues.
This AI Period Tracking App Offers Personalized Hormonal and Mood Support for Women
Ananya Grover is harnessing AI to help customers better navigate mood swings, energy dips, perimenopause and more, through HealCycle Wellness.
Sick of Doomscrolling? This App Aims to Get You Out of a Rut
Listless, founded by Courtney Johnston, provides virtual guidance to customers who are feeling stuck.
Hyper-Personalized Travel Prep At Customers’ Fingertips
Cara Laban’s company, TravelReddi, helps the world’s most vulnerable travelers feel safe and prepared for their adventures abroad.
She Makes Guilt-Free Greeting Cards That Turn Into Dishcloths
Carla Scholz’s company, Soak iT Up, sells cards for all occasions. Add water, and you’ve got a paper towel alternative. You could say she’s cleaning up.
5 Stress Management Tips from Our World-Weary Team
Feeling frazzled? Us, too. We’ve gathered our best in-house stress-reduction tips to keep you (and ourselves) as calm and centered as humanly possible.
Amber Glenn Confronts Period Stigma at The Olympics
The American figure skater spoke plainly to reporters at the 2026 Winter Games about the ways in which menstruating affects her, physically and emotionally, while she’s on the ice.
Weekly Walks for Connecting Women to One Another
Maddie Scales launched No Girl Walks Alone to create communities of women who bond through weekly walks around Austin, Texas.
She Started Up in Pursuit of Creative Freedom
Maria Ross designs playful greeting cards brimming with pop culture references.
Malala Yousafzai Shows Her ‘Messy’ Side In New Memoir, ‘Finding My Way’
The Pakistan-born activist who became known for fighting for girls’ rights was able to find herself — and make mistakes — at college.
An Emotional Support Dog Inspires a Business Venture
Chelsie-Jean Fernandez created a line of adjustable harnesses for pups of all sizes after adopting a Dachshund.
Aubrey Plaza Discusses Grief’s Unwieldy, Shape-Shifting Nature
On Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, the actress spoke about the pain of losing her husband, describing it as a fictional canyon, a vast ocean – and a “daily struggle.”
Study: Stalking Comes With Increased Heart Attack Risk for Women
As social media sites make it easier than ever to locate users, a new Harvard University research effort shows that stalking makes disease more likely for its victims.
New Study Says Women Get Angrier As They Age — But Hide it More
Researchers say women “get better at managing their anger” as they get older. But, it can come with costs.
Bi Women Who Date Men Aren’t Just ‘Faking It’
Bisexual women, especially, are often accused of being LGBTQ phonies or “tourists.” But there is no burden of proof for queerness, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Tapping into the Power of Equine-Assisted Coaching
Kristine Palmer’s Texas ranch Horse + Bow provides leadership development programs for business leaders, work teams and families.
Finding Safe Spots to Shed Climate Anxiety
In Climate Cafes, New Yorkers come together to talk about climate concerns and support each other through burnout.
Checking-In With Female Founders After the Los Angeles Wildfires
We spoke with two CEOs in Los Angeles to see how they are coping after the devastating wildfires.
During Stressful Times, These Women Help Women Heal Through Art
We interview three New York women whose art studios and practices assist women dealing with grief, trauma and loss.
Providing Support and Understanding Through a Virtual Community
Stephanie Kaiser launched her online wellness hub, Saymore, to connect like-minded individuals to discuss nuanced topics in a safe space.
LGBTQ Women Attempt Suicide at 4 Times Higher Rates, New Report Reveals
New data suggests LGBTQ women face greater levels of anxiety and depression when compared to the overall general U.S. population.
10 Soothing Songs to Calm Your Nerves
When the worries of the world become too much to bear, these songs by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and more can provide a peaceful respite.
She Can Help You Write A Book
Larissa Soehn guides writers through the publishing process through her press, Next Page Publishing.
Melinda French Gates Will Donate $1 Billion to Support Women’s Rights
According to Gates, the world is not doing enough to support women and girls — but she is determined to change that.
New Report Spotlights Persistent Trend of Overworked, Undersupported Women
A study from Deloitte shows that women are still handling a disproportionate amount of unpaid labor – and their mental health continues to suffer for it.
Lizzo Says She’s Quitting Music, Cites Ongoing Criticism
The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer says she is tired of getting dragged by everyone in her life and from people on the internet.
Christina Applegate Opens Up About Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, said living with the disease everyday feels like living in hell.
A Spring List of Books Written By Women to Help You Heal and Be Happy
Want to banish the winter blues? These books can help lighten your mood.
Suicide Risk is Higher at Certain Points in Menstrual Cycle, Study Finds
New research has uncovered a connection between suicidal thoughts and actions, and specific parts of a person’s monthly cycle.
Study: Millennial, Gen Z Women ‘At the Highest Risk of Early Death’ in Decades
New research finds that a confluence of factors – from a broken healthcare system and a pandemic, to toxic social media content – is harming younger.
She Turns Her Playful Watercolors into Unique Stationary
Kyle Sommer’s scribbly works of art become thoughtful greeting cards, notebooks and planners through Sommer Letter Co., her stationary business.
There is No Statute of Limitations on Women’s Pain
Prior to the release of Britney Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” some wondered why she was opening old wounds. The answer is simple: She deserves to.
6 Tunes for When You Need to (Temporarily) Tune Out
Staying engaged and informed is critical – but sometimes, you just need a break. We’ve compiled a few soothing songs to help you recenter, refocus and re-energize.
She Helps Founders Launch Their Social Media Feeds
Ashley Rector started digital marketing agency Quimby Digital to help women entrepreneurs grow their online presence.
‘Stand Up to Yourself’: Monica Lewinsky Raises Awareness of Self-Bullying
Just in time for Bullying Awareness Month, the anti-bullying advocate launched a new PSA encouraging viewers to be kinder to themselves.
7 Musical Suggestions for Finding Your Focus
Struggling to keep your mind on-task as school starts up and hectic fall approaches? We get it – and we’re here to help, with a playlist full of focus-boosting fodder.
A Private Online Community Focused on Mental Health
Ellen Line is the founder of ROAR Wellness Co.mmunity, where individuals can find affordable support and connection.
Ash ‘Would Not Be Standing Here’ Without an Abortion
Ash was a closeted transgender person in an abusive relationship weathering a high-risk pregnancy. Suicide felt like the only option – until an abortion saved their life.
Journals Designed to Work Around a Mother’s Busy Schedule
Allie Mirosevic creates thoughtful gratitude journals through her company, Bliss’d Co, to help stressed parents carve out intentional moments for themselves.
She Wants You to Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Creating
Allie Cunningham is the founder of Set It Down, a company selling macrame kits and puzzles, and offering tips and tricks for putting down your phone.
She’s Using her Own Mental Health Struggles to Help Others
Former corporate executive Lisa Jones teaches people to better understand their brains through her coaching firm.
She’s Helping Women Change Their Relationship to Alcohol
Sonia Kahlon founded EverBlume to match sober-curious women, as well as those struggling with addiction, with like-minded support groups.
Women Need More Mental Health Support at Work, Survey Says
New research shows that, while burnout is on the decline for women in the workplace, there’s still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to caring for female staffers.
The ‘Help! I Have Anxiety’ Podcast
Just in time for Stress Awareness Month, we sample anxiety tech — all the new gadgets that promise to chill you out.
She Helps Families and Couples Navigate Tough Times
Shandelynn Hillard’s private practice, Tea Time Therapy, offers tools – both real and metaphorical – for getting through life’s highs and lows.
Naomi Osaka Wants Kids to Manage Mental Health, Too
The tennis star (and mother-to-be) just released a free meditation series for children.
SZA, Billboard’s Woman of the Year, on the Power of ‘Yes’
The chart-topping R&B singer delivered an empowering speech at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
As Anxiety Rates Soar, More Startups Promise a Way to Chill
Call it “anxiety tech.” From devices that help us breathe to software that mimics psychedelic trips, entrepreneurs aim to fix what ails us most.
Tyre Nichols’ Mom Creates GoFundMe: ‘My Baby Was Just Trying to Make it Home’
The money raised will go toward a memorial skate park in honor of Nichols, as well as mental health services for his family.