I am an enthusiastic member of the Ted Lasso fan club, and have been counting down the days until the release of the show’s new season on August 5th (woo hoo!). In anticipation, I wanted to write a Ted-Lasso-Themed newsletter–partly to justify all of the hours I’ve spent re-watching every single episode this summer (for, at least, the third time). It is hard to put into words how the show impacts me. It’s my go-to pick-me-up when life feels overwhelming, and I need a dose of

How a weekend of "social snacking" reminded me that connection is everywhere There is a great deal of research about the benefits of social connection. While many people are aware of the value of close friends and acquaintances, I’ve found that far fewer people know about the incredible benefits of small interactions with strangers—what researchers call “micro-connections,” or “social snacking” (small but emotionally satisfying interactions available to us in our everyday lif

Boost your sense of joy and connectedness and savor those small-but-important memories with this fun activity for 2026! For the past decade, I have had a practice of keeping a “Magic Jar” throughout the year, starting in January, and sustaining it through December. To me, a “magic jar” is a place to collect meaningful, poignant or joy-filled moments that happen in my day-to-day life. These moments can be large – completing a major project, a birthday celebration with friends

CoJourn co-founder Molly's experience of re-engaging with climate action. Plus, we consider creating a CoJourn for Climate Action program!