Nearly 73% of Scoop readers—who are largely women—report struggling with mental load, according to a June poll. Defined & explained: Mental load is the invisible stress created by the demands of the world; it’s the constant list running in your head, Brooke Osterhoudt (my personal therapist of many years) says. One person said: “I carry […]
For today’s parenting diaries, we’re taking a slightly different approach—focusing on one nearly impossible question: How did you know you were ready for kids? “I knew I was ready when in my mid 30s I was single and wanted a family. I decided to adopt.” “I felt the pull in my gut that we were […]
In our child-free diaries, we lead with two questions: At what age did you realize you didn’t want kids? How did you make that choice? Here’s a sampling of their stories. “10. I’ve never found anything about kids to be appealing. I never babysat a day in my life. I didn’t grow up around little […]
Weight loss today looks very different than it did even a few years ago. Between new medications, evolving nutrition guidance, and viral trends, it can be hard to know what actually works—or what’s simply hype. Weight loss is more than willpower—it’s medical With celebrities openly discussing weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the conversation has […]
For this installment of 20 Questions, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Anne Russell, the founder of Mannerly. We dove into manners at work, parties and a number of other best practices. Here’s a glimpse at our illuminating conversation. Can we start by defining modern manners? What does being well-mannered mean? Modern manners […]
The latest home design trend of “invisible wellness” is something Charlotte designer Marie Cloud has been preaching for years. Well-designed home gyms, saunas and cold plunges are here to stay but people are looking for wellness to be fully integrated into every aspect of their homes. “Most clients aren’t asking for ‘wellness features’ by name,” […]
Eyelid lifts aren’t just for seniors anymore. Young people are asking their docs for ‘Blephs’ to treat hooded eyes etc. If you’ve thought about eyelid surgery, for either aesthetic or functional reasons, oculoplastic surgeons at CEENTA can help. Here’s what their experts say: What conditions affect the eye area? There are conditions that create visual […]
Scoop Labs (™) recently conducted a short one-question survey with a simple question: The big why: Most of us are too embarrassed or shy to talk about it, but intimacy matters. And every now and then, we’re going to approach taboo topics in a digestible/anonymous way. Results: The overwhelming majority of people in our community […]
Get a group of health-conscious friends together, and there’s a good chance GLP-1s come up. And even when these drugs aren’t dominating conversation, the effects of widespread GLP-1 use are quietly rippling through just about every industry you can think of. The survey says… A recent Scoop poll (with 186 responses) reveals 1 in 4 […]
May is Women’s Health Month — a time dedicated to prioritizing the wellbeing ofwomen at every age and stage of life. It also brings us Mother’s Day, a moment whenwe celebrate the women who nurture, lead, support, and hold families and communitiestogether. It’s the perfect reminder that caring for others starts with caring for yourself. […]
Jen Quinn is the founder of Dew Lily, a brand new Charlotte-based skincare brand for kids. A mom of two girls, she noticed the growing “Sephora kids” trend. Here’s how a skincare and wellness-loving founder starts her day! What time do you wake up? Alarm or no alarm? I’m usually up around 6:45 a.m. My […]
Imagine a place where you can work in solitude for a couple of hours, meet a friend for coffee or lunch, pop into pilates, and grab an easy dinner on the way out—dream day! What it is: Think of Moxie as a creative clubhouse, designed for women in all stages of life— professionals, entrepreneurs, those […]
