Rosanna María Salcedo

There was a time when the wellness world felt like a refuge to me. It spoke of integration and wholeness — of returning to oneself. I entered those spaces, as many of us did, because I was searching. I wanted steadiness. I wanted meaning. I wanted relief from the fracture that life can sometimes bring. And yet, somewhere along the way, something began to feel different. What once felt grounded can now feel curated. What once seemed humble sometimes carries hierarchy just beneath the surface....

I recently watched an interview with a high-powered executive coach who has built her career working in spaces traditionally dominated by white men. During the conversation, she offered a piece of advice that immediately caught my attention: “Don’t bring your authentic self to work. Bring your professional self. You can bring your authentic self to Thanksgiving dinner.” Her comment made me pause. Not because professionalism is unimportant, it is essential, but because the statement reflects a...

When I hear people talking about work–life balance, it is usually because they are unhappy and/or unhealthy, and they believe work is playing a significant role in that imbalance. And often, it is. Recently, while scrolling through LinkedIn, I noticed a series of videos about work–life balance. Each speaker offered a different perspective. I didn’t completely disagree with any of them, but I felt that most of the explanations were incomplete. One person spoke about people who are “obsessed”...