"We're killing women by trying to protect them"
A new study on the physical and mental health of moms caught our attention this week. But before we dive in to the findings (and what other experts are saying on women's health) ...
I found a SmartHER set this week for travel! ✈️ I sized up and love it, but I feel like I could have stuck true to size as well. Ordered in black and now grabbing in white!
🎧 Worth A Listen:
"We're killing women by trying to protect them."
In a recent podcast episode, physician and author Dr. Peter Attia explores aspects of women's health with board-certified urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin.
Peter Attia
P.S. Dr. Attia's book, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity," is a SmartHER favorite if you're looking for a good read. 📖
🗣️ Your Conversation Starters:
🇨🇳 "Aggressive decoupling"? The Trump administration argues that China presents a national security threat — hence the tariffs and the latest announcement on revoking the visas of Chinese students. Here’s an interesting look at both sides of the story.
😴 25%: The number of moms in the U.S. who feel like they have "excellent" physical and mental health. That's not a lot. 🥴 A new study found declines in maternal mental and physical health from 2016 to 2023. Jenna breaks down the study on this week's "Anything But Politics" podcast episode.
🌊 Surfs Up, Dog: A French bulldog who surfs landed a role in the new live-action "Lilo and Stitch" movie.
🧀 Sniff test or expiration date? This Washington Post article is disclosing five myths about food expiration dates. 👀 Did You Know? There are estimates of people throwing away 3 billion pounds of food each year just because of confusing dates on food.
😳 Unemployed: The potential future for white-collar entry-level job seekers. Axios recently put out an article explaining how artificial intelligence could make unemployment rates spike between 10-20% in the next five years.
💊 Advil or Aleve? The New York Times brought in experts to help you determine which to use ... and when.
🙏 RIP: Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last living grandson of the 10th U.S. president, passed away at the age of 96. His grandfather, President John Tyler, left the Oval Office over 179 years ago — so how did he still have a living grandson?
🛻 "Gene delivery 'trucks'"? The new medical discovery that could change how doctors treat diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
"Returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom."
Deborra-Lee Furness addressing her divorce from estranged husband and actor, Hugh Jackman. The two officially filed for divorce amid rumors that Jackman cheated. However, Furness is spinning the heartbreak into something positive, saying she remains hopeful through the healing.
Deirdre Durkan-simonds
🎙️ This Week From Jenna:
A new study on the mental and physical health of American mothers reveals significant declines in mental health. What does the research show? And why is it happening? We look forward to your thoughts for next week’s pod: email us at hello@smarthernews.com.
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🎙️ SCOOP (approx. 38 minutes): New strategies for: Climbing Everest, Spending Your Money & COVID Vaccines. Listen. (SCOOP Insiders can attend this live broadcast once a week and get their news questions answered; they also receive the special video report EXCLUSIVELY delivered to their inbox along with a "cheat sheet" for the week ahead — learn more HERE).
🎙️ Quick Hit (approx. 16 minutes): What It Feels Like During a Russian Drone Attack ~ PLUS: Why Peace Keeps Failing: Ukraine, Gaza & The Limits of U.S. Power. Watch or Listen.
🎙️ Quick Hit (approx. 12 minutes): Elon On "The Big, Beautiful Bill"; Reality Stars & Presidential Pardons; And California High School Sports Gets A National Spotlight. Watch or Listen.
🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week:
It started with the best of intentions. We wanted to provide you with SmartHER gifts for dad this Father's Day ... getting them to you early so you didn't have to stress over a gift last-minute.
So naturally, we asked our husbands, dads, brothers and friends. And they responded with things like this. 👇🏽
A boat. An actual BOAT. 🛥️ So we decided to do what we should have done in the first place ... ask YOU. And you delivered. Here is the absolute best Father's Day gift guide — with something SmartHER for every dad. Thanks for helping us put it together! 🙏🏽
"I don't know any artist that hasn't considered quitting. But you didn't get here because you wanted to do something easy. You got here because you wanted to do something great. Art is not an industry or a game, it is a practice. And over and over again it is your artistic faith that will save you."
Musician Maggie Rogers about going through hardships while achieving your dreams during a commencement speech at NYU Tisch School of Arts.
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And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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