TODAY I WILL:  

Say what I actually mean.

From hacks to hot takes, here’s what’s buzzing.

• Who knew going outside could go this viral?

• Your doctor’s silence on food? Not an accident.

• Hollywood’s latest it-girl was literally programmed.

• Counting down to your most organized grocery trip yet.

• Saving this for our next gym-free vacation.

Staying in = Cashing Out.

If your FYP looks anything like ours, you’ve probably noticed a new wave of money resets taking over. Between “No-Spend September” and “The Great Lock-In,” social media is leaning into challenges that encourage us to slow down our spending and rethink what really matters. At their core, these aren’t about deprivation—they’re about building awareness. Skipping impulse buys, cooking at home instead of defaulting to another pricey dinner out, or setting spending rules are small shifts that add up quickly.

For many, the appeal is twofold: saving money and reclaiming control in a culture that constantly nudges us to spend. And the best part? These resets are short-term commitments that can spark long-term changes. A week or month of intentional choices can highlight what purchases actually bring joy—and which ones you barely miss. Consider it a financial palate cleanse that makes room for more mindful money moves down the line.

The top three taking over our feeds right now? No-Spend September, The Great Lock-In, and Low-Budget Living.

Crystals aren't just for your zodiac-obsessed friend’s windowsill anymore.

Crystals have been called everything from healing tools to glorified paperweights… and we’ll be the first to admit to being drawn aesthetically at first glance. But depending on who you ask, crystals are either woo-woo nonsense or energetic powerhouses. But lately, we’re seeing a shift: People are using them less for the magic and more for their wellness practicality.

Case in point? Crystal Hot Stones. According to Gara Post, creator of The Now, these stones can be used to boost circulation, ease muscle tension, restore balance, and promote deeper relaxation. They are a way to elevate your self-care ritual that features the properties of the stones. For example, the “intuition-enhancing energy of Sodalite and the amplifying power of Quartz” support manifestation, healing, and balance.

Here’s how to use crystal stones (no moon ritual required):

Pick your temp. Warm the stones in a hot bath or steamy shower or chill them in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes, depending on whether you want to melt tension or cool inflammation.

Wrap them up. Once they’re at your ideal temp, wrap the stones in a soft towel to protect your skin.

Massage mindfully. Using long, gentle strokes toward the heart, glide the stones over tight or tired areas, applying light pressure.

Play it safe. Skip the microwave and stovetop (seriously). Always test the temperature before using it to avoid burns.

Unfortunately, when you hear “healthcare platform,” you probably think of a patient portal to share medical records or a legal hotline to lodge a complaint after a bad medical experience. But what if you didn’t need a medical degree—or a miracle—to survive the healthcare system?

Chasm’s latest grant winner, SpeakRx, is a healthcare technology platform designed to give patients the language, tools, and confidence to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings.

Born out of necessity, SpeakRx is “proactive, giving patients tools before harm escalates while also offering pathways to resolution if it does,” according to their founder, Rachell Dumas. “We combine AI, clinical expertise, and legal backing into one ecosystem, which makes our approach unique and comprehensive.”

Rachell has experienced the difficulties of both being a patient and a caregiver, which led her to becoming a founder.

“My journey has included nine pregnancy losses and two brain surgeries, both experiences where I was dismissed, gaslit, and almost lost my life,” she said. “The only reason I was able to survive was because I spoke the medical language as a neuro ICU nurse. Most patients do not have that background, which fuels my mission to make advocacy accessible to everyone. Patients should not have to be nurses, lawyers, or insiders to survive healthcare.”

Knowing that many in her medical situation need help, but lack the tools to advocate for themselves, she started SpeakRx. With her platform, patients are provided with incident documentation, self-advocacy scripts, peer-reviewed research, professional second opinions, and even legal consultation.

This type of innovation can help anyone—patients and caregivers alike. But because maternal healthcare, especially for Black women and other marginalized groups, is already a huge pain point in seeking medical care, Rachell is focusing first on this population for beta testing. “It allows us to address one of the most urgent gaps in care while proving the model for broader use across healthcare,” she explained.

Rachell was recently awarded a $50,000 Chasm grant in recognition of the fact that with healthcare systems so strained, people need SpeakRx to deal with issues like medical bias, errors, and delayed care. With the grant, Rachell plans to accelerate the company’s key milestones. “We are using it to expand our development team, cover research costs for beta testing, support marketing through storytelling campaigns, and manage legal partnerships for the second-opinion and legal consultation tiers,” she said, “It is not just funding, it is validation that this work matters and has the power to transform patient safety.”