Now more than ever, it’s so important to stop and take a moment to check in with yourself and take care of your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. That’s why we’re so excited to invite you to our new, groundbreaking virtual series, Checking In: six free events held over two weeks with the aim of helping you take better care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
Hosted by SELF editor in chief Carolyn Kylstra and in partnership with our friends at Allure and GQ, Checking In will include panels, workshops, and activities featuring some of our favorite wellness experts and thought leaders, all aimed at giving you the tools you need during this uniquely stressful time. Check out our exciting lineup of events below and don’t forget to register for the free series here.
Week 1
Tuesday, October 6, at 5 p.m. ET
Uprooting Systemic Racism in Wellness and Beauty with Pose actress, businesswoman, and trans rights advocate Angelica Ross, Allure editor in chief Michelle Lee, and others in a candid conversation about inclusivity in wellness. Presented with Allure.
Wednesday, October 7, at 5 p.m. ET
Beauty Rituals as Self-Care: Glow Inside and Out, presented by Viviscal™ and featuring Dr. Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, double board-certified dermatologist and Viviscal™ ambassador; Farwa Shah, biochemist and the beauty journalist behind Science and Skincare; and Nayamka Roberts-Smith, licensed esthetician.
Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m. ET
Get Grounded: A Workshop in Grounding Techniques to Help Manage Your Anxiety with Alishia McCullough, licensed mental health therapist and cofounder of the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices digital movement.
Week 2
Tuesday, October 13, at 5 p.m. ET
The Joy of Movement: A Workout to Get You Up and Active with Nike master trainer and GQ wellness contributor Joe Holder. Presented with GQ.
Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. ET
How to Create Positive Affirmations for the Affirmation Skeptical with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Bonior, author of Detox Your Thoughts.
Thursday, October 15, at 5 p.m. ET
Weed and Wellness with Jessamyn Stanley, founder of the Underbelly Yoga; Mary Pryor, cofounder of Cannaclusive; and Kassandra Frederique, executive director of Drug Policy Alliance.
How to Sign Up
Registration is free and is now open at SELFCheckingIn.com. It all starts October 6, so reserve your space now!
And don’t forget to sign up for our Checking In newsletter, a weekly letter of support, motivation, and tips on how to take good care of yourself and others during these unprecedented times from SELF editor in chief Carolyn Kylstra.