June is Pride Month, a celebration to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and the history of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Arden is a queer lawyer and community organizer from Vancouver, British Columbia. She belongs to the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association. She founded Queer Cohabs in 2022, an organization that aims to empower two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans & queer folks with legal information.

May is both Asian Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. We chatted with Cathy Zhang to learn about her experience and perspective with regards to Mental Health within her Chinese Culture. Cathy recognizes there is area for improvement, but also chats about her appreciation for the strong sense of Chinese Community. Read to learn more about her perspective.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and therefore, it is the perfect time to reflect on the powerful connection between self-concept and mental health. Glow Within hopes that while reading this blog we can all take a moment to appreciate the wonder of our individual selves and learn more about how self concept influences the way we see the world around us.

This blog will explore self-concept while reflecting on the idea that true radiance originates internally and our inner light should be allowed to shine forth and brighten the world around us.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and individuals, organizations and supporters work to an important raise more awareness about sexual assault and promote prevention efforts. It is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their age, gender, race or socio-economic status.

For our April Grow and Glow, we are extremely grateful to be able to share sexual assault survivor Allison Fleming’s story and journey to healing.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness and education about this often-misunderstood condition.Unfortunately, many women live unaware of their condition for years, as was the case with Glow Within's co-founder Karanpreet Kaur Johar, who went undiagnosed for 12 years before finally receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis. Her journey inspired her to start Glow Within and bring greater awareness to this often-misunderstood condition. It's important to recognize the impact that endometriosis can have on the lives of those affected by it, and to work towards finding better treatments and support for those living with this condition.

In support of NEDIC and NEDA’s eating disorder awareness weeks, Rachelle Potter, a registered personal trainer and massage therapist gracefully talks about her journey with struggling and recovery from an eating disorder.

“After struggling with an eating disorder, Rachelle realized how much her relationship with her body and food was intertwined with exercise. Through consistent strength training, Rachelle was able to see her body's capabilities and how it could thrive when properly nourished. It was a complete shift in mindset for Rachelle, and she found herself using exercise as a form of self-care and self-love instead of punishment.”

It is the start of a new year, and we're ready to help you achieve your physical, mental, and emotional wellness goals. Inspired by you all this new year, we are excited to launch our #ChooseYou campaign. #ChooseYou is a movement that encourages you to prioritize yourself and take steps toward strengthening your physical well-being. This January, Glow Within is focusing on the many benefits of going to the gym to improve mental health. We are thrilled to have Laura Stordeaur, a health and wellness enthusiast and amazing mum, leading this series.

November is annually celebrated as Men’s Health Month, also known as Movember. During this month, organizations work to raise awareness about men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health, especially suicide. Why Movember? Every year men around the world grow their moustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Glow is a strong ally of men’s physical, mental and emotional health!

In the midst of social media and the abundance of mobile applications, the dating scene has never been more complicated. From “sliding into DM’s” to seeking advice from online communities, we are frequently exposed to relationship content online. Although it is more accessible than ever, we also run the risk of encountering toxic views and unrealistic expectations.

Alyanna Salang is a 25-year-old recent graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business. She discovered that she had PCOS in February 2020 after realizing that she has missed her period for over 2 years. Alyanna was prompted to check in with her doctor and since then, she has been navigating the journey of living with this condition.

Part of our work at Glow Within is to highlight various individuals with unique and impactful stories. As an organization, we value diverse experiences and believe that there is always something to learn from one another.