I hope this edition of Scrolls sweetens your day like a homemade strawberry popsicle on a hot summer afternoon! June is brimming with movements that matter, unputdownable beach reads, impactful podcasts, and micro-moments to move the needle toward a more well + joyful you. I am so excited to share this one! Let’s dive in:

meals

This Antioxidant-Rich Drink May Reduce Gut Inflammation

We found this new-to-us “bacon” and it is *chef’s kiss* delicious. Bonus, the ingredients are super clean and it’s so easy to make!

11 ways to channel Ina Garten this summer. 

The best vegan butters, according to experts (and why it might be a better option, even if you aren’t dairy-free).

And if you’re a fan of Oatmeal Raisin cookies, try this twist – instead of all raisins, add 1/2 raisins, 1/2 cranberries. I did it on a whim and the flavor popped, the texture was 10/10 and they were gone in a flash. Leave a note at the bottom if you want me to send you the recipe!

movement

Want To Live Longer? This Simple Daily Test Is The Secret

In a study of over 25,000 self-proclaimed non-exercisers, researchers found that short bursts of vigorous movement, like hustling up stairs or speed-walking to catch a delivery guy, cut the risk of dying by up to 40%. The magic number? Just 3 to 4 minutes a day, broken into 1 to 2 minute bouts. Another incredible example of the power of exercise snacks!

mindset

The second box in the slideshow makes me want to cry. She captured it perfectly 💙. Which resonates with you today?

more

THIS is exactly what we need!: Why You Should Start a Joy Journal This Summer

The Ultimate List Of 80+ Free Self-Care Practices To Refresh Your Mind & Body

The Four-Letter Word That Can Deepen Any Couple’s Love (a quick, interesting take backed by research)

Figuring out which type of magnesium you need can be tricky. This helps a lot: The Best Forms of Magnesium—and When to Use Them

How career detoxes can help you find happiness at work – what a great way to reset and re-energize!

Feel Better Without Doing More: 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Day

A fascinating new study on the power of nostalgic music and our brain health!

4 Surprising Things You Need To Be Happy, According To Dr. Steven Gundry

Why Simply Putting Away Your Phone Won’t Help You Focus

This article was so beautifully constructed and made me look at the idea of identity in a whole new light.

Since we’re having Grey do a summer reading challenge, I figured modeling my own couldn’t hurt. So far I’ve read Grace Year (Hunger Games meets Handmaid’s Tale; I loved it), Quicksilver (worth the hype, a different kind of beach read), Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (fantastic!), The Messy Lives of Book People (not as good as I was hoping for, but light-hearted and an easy read), and I just finished The Prison Healer yesterday (shock ending, unputdownable, and can’t wait for Book 2!).

In case you have a young reader and you want to do a challenge of your own, here’s what Grey read last month: The Sign of the Beaver, The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, and Adam of the Road.

If you’re looking for a phenomenal podcast, I loved Q&A with Tim — Three Life Commandments, 4-Hour Workweek Exercises I Still Use, The Art and Joy of Inefficiency, Stoicism Revisited, and Much More (#813), and gleaned a few fantastic nuggets for a project I’m working on. I know you’ll find some great takeaways too!

And if you’re working toward a new goal (or an old one!), this is a short listen, packed with actionable tips to take it to the next level.

Thank you for being here with us today! What is one thing you’re most looking forward to this month? Leave us a note in the comments below so we can celebrate with you!