Four years after a middle-of-the-night dream became the Best-Life Project, I’m looking back at how we’ve grown—and ahead to the stories, possibilities and firsts still waiting for us.
Month: September 2026
Why Learning New Things Is Good for Your Brain
Have you ever wondered if you’re too old to learn something new? The good news is that our brains can continue adapting and learning throughout our lives. Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares why staying curious and trying new things can support our brains, deepen our connections, and remind us that we are still growing.
When Loving Her Meant Letting Her Go
When worsening allergies forced Gale O’Brien to make a heartbreaking decision about her beloved dog, Annie, she confronted a larger truth: sometimes caring for ourselves means making choices we never imagined we’d have to make.
You are Built to Last
When life shakes everything we thought was secure, we discover what we’re really built on. Pamela Duran shares how losing nearly everything became the beginning of rebuilding her identity, purpose and faith—and why being shaken is not the same as being destroyed.
Has Your Marriage Become a Little Too Predictable?
A comfortable marriage can be a wonderful thing—but too much predictability can quietly drain some of the fun, romance and connection from it. Monette Sedberry shares how breaking just one routine, trying something new and staying curious about each other can bring fresh energy to a long marriage.
This Lady Is Who She Thinks She Is
There comes a point in life when we begin to understand that some of the labels we’ve carried were never ours to begin with. Candy Arrington invites us to consider who we believe we are—and whose voice gets the final say.