self-love

10 alternative songs that explore the highs and lows of mental health

If there’s anything that holds true throughout the alternative music scene, it’s an inclination toward vulnerable self-expression. For decades, artists have worn their hearts on their sleeves while navigating conflict, both external and inward-facing, to remind their audiences that, no matter how isolating the circumstance, you’re never truly alone. Such open honesty has been paramount in destigmatizing mental health […]

More details emerge Hayley Williams’ Bonnaroo self-love space

More details have emerged about the “Sanctuary of Self-Love” curated by Hayley Williams at Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival, and they sound pretty glamorous. The Paramore frontwoman will have tons of activities both day and night for people to feel themselves and learn a bit more about what self-love means. Read more: Underoath, FEVER 333 […]

This woman turned her struggles with a skin disease into a powerful, inspiring message

Brooke Brakeman is a 25-year-old woman who works in a bakery. She loves animals—her hedgehog, Hazel, in particular—has amazing tattoos and her favorite band ever is All Time Low. Brakeman is also diagnosed with alopecia areata. It’s an autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face and other parts of the body. […]