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Wellness Journal
At The Ranch
Tell it to the Wind. A conversation with Joy Clark.
Ear Up Against the Soundboard with Peter Bradley Adams
Wisdom at 104: Deborah Szekely on Living Well
Awaken Your Creative Spirit at Mindful Makers Week
The Frequency of Healing with Sean Jones
Vibrant Brain, Vibrant Life: Dr. Julie Fratantoni on Cognitive Longevity
Seeing With Endurance: Frida Kahlo, Deborah Szekely, and the Art of Visual Fitness
Staying Human in a Fractured World: A Conversation with Krista Tippett
Resonate
Episode 59: The Science of Pleasure, Joy, and Vitality With Dr. Erica Oberg
Episode 58: Why Retirement Can Be a Beginning, Not an Ending with Marci Alboher
Episode 57: Rethinking Cannabis, One Conversation at a Time with Dr Amanda Reiman
Episode 56: Music, Mindfulness, and the Present Moment with Keith Macpherson
Episode 55: Jazz Week and the Healing Power of Music with Brinae Ali
Episode 54: Family Week at Rancho La Puerta: Connection Across Generations
Episode 53: How Steve Sando Made Heirloom Beans Irresistible
Wisdom at 104: Deborah Szekely on Living Well
Recipes
Dip, Drizzle, Crunch: Aztec Guacamole Meets Salsa Macha
SEARED CABBAGE OVER SORREL PESTO
Rooted in Beets: A 4-Ingredient Reset for Your Liver
Glossy Kumquat Sauce
Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Bright Kumquat Dressing
“Faux Gras”: Vegetarian Lentil Pecan Pâté
Crispy Broccoli and Sumac Soup
Steaming Stories: The Cultural Legacy of Mexican Tamales
Fitness
Strong Now. Strong Later. Discover the Longevity Track
Serve, Rally, Restore: Your Active Vacation Awaits
Liquid Drum: The Pool Class You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Manual Override: Reclaiming Calm Through the Breath
Seven Ways We Get You Moving at the Ranch
Strength Training for Longevity: Three Essential Moves for Moving Better and Getting Stronger
Rancho La Puerta Longevity Track: Age Stronger, Live VIBRANTLY
Pilates as Healing: Kelly McGuire on Hope and the 10-20-30 Rule
Spa and Wellness
The Sacred Blessing Ritual: A Treatment That Starts Before You Arrive
Spiced Serenity Ritual: 80 Minutes of Deep Relaxation
Glow Like Autumn: DIY Pumpkin Facial Mask
My Journey to Summer Calm
The Cupping Detox Massage: A Gentle Way to Restore and Recharge
New Slippers for My Soul: The 85th Anniversary Treatment
Winter Wellness for Your Skin
DIY Cinnamon and Clove Shower Hanger
Inner Fitness
What Is Neurowellness? And Why Your Nervous System Needs a Reset
When Trauma Hides in Plain Sight: A Q&A with Dr. Julie Lopez
Choose Grace!
Coping Is a Band-Aid. Creating Heals.
Floating in Harmony: Aerial Hammock Sound Healing
Gratitude Changes Everything: How a Thankful Mind Can Transform Your Health and Happiness
Growth in the Aftermath: Thriving Beyond Adversity
Finding Your Spark: Cultivating Everyday Joy
Culinary
“When Your Plate Shifts, Your Life Shifts”: A Conversation with Lia Huber
We Belong Together: Peas and Avocados
Cabbage: The Humble Vegetable Worth a Second Look
The Soul of Mole
Get Ready to Drop the Beet: Nature’s Vibrant Heart-Hero
From the Judge’s Table to the Garden: A Conversation with Chef Claudia Sandoval
The Sweet Power of Dates
Power Protein Squares
Origin
85 Years of Happy Trails and Healthy Tales
Longevity and Legacy: Celebrating 85 Years of the Ranch
Deborah Szekely at age 100
Origins of the Ranch
Origins of the Ranch, Part II
Origins of the Ranch, Part III
Origins of the Ranch, Part IV