Happy Monday {{first name | my friend}},

Yesterday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year (for us in the North). And it’s a perfect week for us to launch our long-awaited film Farmacy of Light, narrated and executive produced by Evangeline Lilly (Lost, The Hobbit, Avengers). We’re excited that the news broke this week: read about it HERE.

Our brand new film launches TOMORROW - so keep an eye on your inbox for a link to watch. I can confidently say, there has never been a film like this. You’re going to love it.

🌱 REGENERATIVE FUTURE: One of the simplest things you can do for your local ecosystem this summer: let a section of your yard go unmowed. Even a small patch of longer grass becomes habitat for pollinators, ground beetles, fireflies, and birds. It costs nothing and requires less effort than what you're already doing. Learn about biodiversity and native plants for your home HERE.

🧠 OPTIMIZED MIND: Research shows high indoor temperatures can dull your cognition, measurably reduce working memory, reaction time, and decision-making, even when you don't feel obviously uncomfortable. Staying well-hydrated and keeping your sleep environment cool are two of the most effective counters. Here are some other tips on sleep hygiene.

🏡 HEALTHY HOME: It’s always a good time to reassess what's in your sunscreen. Most conventional formulas contain oxybenzone and octinoxate — chemicals that have been flagged for hormone disruption and are now banned in Hawaii and several other places due to coral reef damage. There are great mineral alternatives that work just as well. EWG's annual sunscreen guide makes it easy to find one that's safe for you and the water.

🦋 NATURE CONNECTION: Monarch butterfly caterpillars may likely be feeding on milkweed in your region this month. They’re part of the chain of generations that eventually produces the legendary long-distance migrants each fall, a journey of up to 3k miles, navigated by the sun and Earth's magnetic field. Planting native milkweed (Asclepias species) is one of the most direct things you can do to support them. TAKE A LOOK at this regional planting guide.

🤔 DID YOU KNOW?: The word "solstice" comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). From Earth, the sun appears to pause at its highest point before beginning its slow retreat southward. At mid-northern latitudes yesterday, it was above the horizon for roughly 15 hours. After today, the days get shorter. All of that from a 23.5-degree tilt. Check out this breakdown of the science on how it works.

🩺 HEALTH HACK: Most people breathe through their mouths without thinking about it, but it’s not ideal. Nasal breathing lowers diastolic blood pressure, activates your parasympathetic nervous system, and releases nitric oxide that opens your airways. None of that happens when you breathe through your mouth. CHECK OUT the benefits of why nasal breathing is better.

Fifteen years is a long time to stay loyal to anything, but Annmarie Skin Care earned it. Not through fancy marketing or celebrity hype, but because I know the founders’ intent, the dedication to wildcrafted and organic ingredients, and I know how it makes my face and body feel (and smell). It's the one I introduced to my wife, and have sent my mom and sister over the years. The trial bundle they have right now is epic.

The "clean beauty" space is crowded with brands that clean up their front label and bury the rest. Annmarie goes the other direction: MADE SAFE® certified across the board, with wildcrafted herbs and cold-pressed oils doing the actual work instead of synthetic fillers padding the formula.

Their Clean Beauty Trial is marked down over 70% right now. Here's what comes with it:

Shipping is included, and there's a $10 coupon toward your next order inside. If your skin doesn't respond, there's a 30-day promise — so it’s a really solid option. All four products for under $30.

🦶 How often do you spend time barefoot outdoors?

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Daily, it's a habit 🌱 (31.2%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ A few times per week (25.4%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rarely, if ever (43.4%)

To a healing future,

— Rob