Mother Manual | November

Watching: American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

A gripping Netflix docuseries that revisits the decade-long global pursuit of the world’s most wanted terrorist. Through firsthand accounts and classified details it reveals how intelligence and persistence shaped the mission that ended with the U.S. raid on Bin Laden’s compound in 2011. It was honestly fascinating seeing how they discovered where Bin Laden was hiding in the end. 

Listening: The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Dive deep into the science of longevity, health span, and performance. Dr. Peter Attia breaks down complex topics from nutrition and exercise to sleep, hormones and emotional well-being with world-class experts. 

Recent episode I loved was Skincare strategies, the science of facial aging, and cosmetic-intervention guidance | Tanuj Nakra, M.D. & Suzan Obagi, M.D.

Reading: The worst thing I've ever done by Clare Stephens

The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done is a sharp look at the perils of social media. Ruby, a senior editor at an online media company, writes an article that’s misinterpreted by a well-known journalist at a rival outlet. What follows is harrowing, as Ruby tries to navigate waves of bullying and negativity. 

This story cleverly explores public shaming, social media pile-ons and cancel culture, while highlighting the discrepancy between online appearances versus reality. Very relevant in today's society and it was such a great read. 

Following: Asha Evertsz 

Asha is an award-winning Naturopath and Corneotherapist with over 13 years of experience guiding adults through the most stubborn, confusing, and chronic skin concerns. Asha is a wealth of knowledge on all things healthy skin and is extremely generous with her expertise and always shares all the best tips and tricks on her social media account so I recommend you give her a follow. 

We were lucky enough to also interview her last month with more in depth answers on adult acne and inflammation. You can read the full interview here