The Holistic 6: July Edition🥭🌞🌊
a healthy roundup of my favorite anti-algorithm things to nourish your mind, body, and mood!
Welcome to the first edition of The Holistic 6! ✨
woohoo!! hi! I’m so glad you’re here!
Every month, I’ll be sharing my favorite anti-algorithm picks to nourish your body, mind, and mood —things I genuinely love and think will help you feel a little more grounded, inspired, and joyful.
This isn’t your typical curated list of “must-dos” or the latest trends, but a little toolkit for self-care, and realness from me to you.
Think movies and shows that hit different, music that lifts your spirit, books and essays that speak your truth, recipes that heal, wellness tips that actually work, affirmations to hold on to, and a bonus fave that I’m simply loving right now!
I hope this finds you well and that you enjoy this little Flavor of Life 💖
✨ The Holistic 6: July Edition 🥭🌞🌊
1. Watch
Movie: Dirty Dancing
I finally saw this for the first time (I know!!) and I get it now. The chemistry. The dancing. The music. The summer romance. It’s the ultimate feel-good summer movie that feels like a movie.
Show: Stick (Apple TV)
This show really surprised me! First off, it’s about golf and I typically hate golf lol but I love this! It’s got that perfect mix of comedy and heart. As someone who’s felt stuck in life lately, this series has really spoke to me. Plus- Owen Wilson always uplifts my spirits a little bit.
In theaters: The Materialists
This is writer/director, Celine Song’s second film after, Past Lives- one of my favorites. The Materialists —also shot on film & set in NYC explores relationships.
Dakota Johnson plays a matchmaker in our modern dating world. Pedro Pascal & Chris Evan’s play opposing characters in what I found to be a funny, interesting yet insightful study on love.
2. Listen
Album: The Beach Boys – Endless Summer
Listen here:
The sound of summer. Nostalgic, dreamy, and filled with heart. If you haven’t revisited it in a while (or ever), now’s the time!
RIP Brain Wilson 🕊️
🎧 Bonus: Leon Bridges – Coming Home, River, Better Man
Slow down. Cook something. Relax.
Listen here:
3. Read
“You do not have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave.”
A Substack I loved: I’m not a mother...but I hope to be, one day and I love the honest, raw and beautiful way this was written, making space for more women to share their truths.
From me: My first little memoir I’ve shared here. It was healing to write and I hope healing for those who read it. Includes my Cantaloupe Rose Sorbet recipe :)
The Taste of Nostalgia: How Food Holds Our Memories
Have you ever had a recipe so nostalgic it brought a memory to life so vividly, it felt like no time had passed?
4. Eat
Mango Ice Cream (No-Churn!)
4 ingredients —no ice cream machine required! This is a creamy, dreamy ice cream to transport you somewhere tropical!
Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler Rice Paper Dumplings (GF)
Perfect cobbler without the oven!! These are cozy, sweet, and summer in every bite. Paired with some dairy free vanilla ice cream and holy shit!! Perfection.
PS a few must-try cherry recipes dropping this month ;)
5. Be Well
Hydrate & Digest:
This is not your average lemon water. I’ve been loving this anti-inflammatory Ginger Chia Limeade for hydration, digestion, and a natural energy lift. The chia seeds helps your body actually absorb the water, and the ginger/lime combo supports digestion and reduces bloat —especially if you’ve been feeling sluggish in the summer heat!
🫚🍋🧊 Get the recipe here!
6. Affirm
“Rest is productive. Joy is essential. You are not behind.”
Need a hard reminder of this lately! Say it loud. Screenshot it. Write it down. Tattoo it!! but really, whatever you have to do to reminder yourself this summer 🩷
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7. Bonus: Love it, Recommend it!
Clean Beauty Favorite: Saie Beauty Blush in color 07: Dreamy
The perfect summer flush. 🥰 I use it as blush on my cheeks, a touch on the nose & as a lip stain! It’s vegan, affordable, and the kind of blush that makes you look like you just got back from the beach. Obsessed. I have several of their colors and they’re all amazing!
Thank you so much for reading my first edition of The Holistic 6! If you have some things you recommend, drop them in the comments and be sure to subscribe for some yummy upcoming summer content!
with love, Justine