Emily Cegielski

1 month ago | theflowspace.com | Emily Cegielski |Galina Espinoza

For someone who has built her career on mindfulness and balance, Adriene Mishler found herself in a familiar yet humbling position last year—completely overextended. The Yoga With Adriene founder, who has guided millions through movement and meditation, admitted that the lead-up to her wedding in late 2023 was anything but serene.

Jan 13, 2025 | theflowspace.com | Emily Cegielski

On a chilly January evening, Flow Space hosted a fireside chat that sparked a redefinition of what it means to enter a new phase of life. Brooke Shields, the iconic actress, model and author of Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old, sat down with Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, to discuss her new memoir, life transitions and her perspective on aging. But it was Shields’ thoughts on female friendships that captivated the audience.

Jan 11, 2025 | theflowspace.com | Emily Cegielski

The beginning of a new year is often littered with advice and articles about how it’s finally time to get fit—not only can you hit your desired weight goals this year but you can start to feel fabulous in your skin too! Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that; proper fitness and nutrition comprise vital parts of our well-being. However, we shouldn’t forget that improving our mental health is just as important as improving our physiques.

Jan 3, 2025 | theflowspace.com | Emily Cegielski

Shannon Brooks, 29, never thought she’d find herself standing in her South Side Chicago kitchen every Sunday night, mixing vials to create her own weight-loss drugs. “Honestly, I hate needles and avoided every science class I could in college, but this is the only thing that’s worked for me,” Brooks told Flow Space, describing her journey into the world of do-it-yourself GLP-1 drugs, which were originally developed to manage diabetes, but are now being used by many for weight loss.

Jan 2, 2025 | theflowspace.com | Emily Cegielski

As GLP-1 drugs continue to soar in popularity—the latest data shows that 12% of the U.S. population has tried one—researchers are rushing to understand and make sense of the potential unwanted side effects. There have been reports of increased fertility, sagging skin and even excessive sweating, but most recently loss of libido and emotional detachment have been noted by some patients. While data is limited, a growing body of research suggests that there is a direct correlation between the two.