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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Art of Stepping Away: Why We All Need Vacations

Discover the science, soul, and sanity behind taking vacations, and why rest isn't a luxury, but a biological and emotional necessity for every human.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Art of the Négociant: Middlemen or Masters?

Are wine négociants just go-betweens, or are they silent artisans shaping the story in your glass? Discover the hidden craft behind wine’s most misunderstood figures.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Willpower Muscle: How Your Brain Trains for Resilience

Discover the science and beauty of your brain’s “willpower muscle”, the anterior midcingulate cortex (aMCC). Learn how cold showers, small challenges, and rest can help rewire your inner resilience.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Poured, Then Forgotten: The Hidden Economics of the Sommelier

Sommeliers are often the first to be let go, despite driving some of the highest profits in restaurants. This insider perspective explores the overlooked economics of beverage programs and the real value of wine professionals.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Why We Feel Safer Near Water (Even If We Can’t Swim)

Water calms us even if we can't swim. Explore the psychology, neuroscience, and truth behind the “blue space effect,” and why we instinctively seek the sea.

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