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  • For 11 years, siblings Brad and Jocelyn Cox were a competitive figure skating duo. Through countless hours of training and performing together, the pair forged a tight bond that has served them far beyond their competition days.
  • People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is tricky, one Native scholar says it’s necessary.
  • Dating as an undocumented immigrant can be tricky, with some folks trying to balance finding romance with finding a path to citizenship. The creator of a popular Instagram account talks about her experience and the community she’s created around dating while undocumented.
  • A neurogastroenterologist explains why gastrointestinal issues plague our nation — and how to make your bowel movements a joy.
  • A self-described witch shares her journey of reclaiming her intuition and using her magic to help women to lean into their inner power.
  • Good horror films and novels are entertaining, but research shows they can also be a tool for healing. An award-winning author shares the art of crafting horror stories about real-life traumas.
  • A former model and a sociologist break down stereotypes about Asian women in American culture and the personal impacts of those stereotypes.
  • A record-breaking runner reveals the harmful side of sports culture and shares her ideas for how coaches, parents and young athletes can cultivate a healthier sports environment.
  • Stuttering has been the butt of many jokes. People who stutter are working to change that.
  • An anthropologist questions the connection between language and relationship-building while raising her multiply disabled daughter, who doesn’t communicate with words, signs or symbols.
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