Exclusive: Halle Bailey Opens Up About Her Postpartum Depression

Plus, how the "backpacking effect" is healing solo travelers.

Hello, Popsugar here, with your reminder to do things that make you feel well. Today's newsletter was written and curated by health and fitness lead Alexis Jones. The "Backpacking Effect" Is Healing Solo Travelers, Inside and Out We're dubbing it the "backpacking effect," aka the wildly impressive transformation that occurs when someone quits their job to backpack around the world. The phenomenon has made the rounds on #traveltok as solo travelers share shocking reflections of their physical and mental changes from backpacking. I'm talking about Mia Thermopolis-level makeovers: the kind that aren't solely physical, but that alter your aura for life.   "Through meeting amazing people, knowing that I'm doing this for myself and I'm doing this to heal my heart, I think that's where the internal change started to come through," says backpacker Bonnie Ngai in recapping her own transformation.   "It taught me that I don't need much at all to live a rich life." Read More Halle Bailey Has a Mantra For Postpartum Depression: "You Are Meant to Be Here" For those in the midst of PPD, Bailey swears there is hope to be found — even if it doesn't always feel that way. READ MORE → This Wheelchair Dance Crew Is Making Movement Their Own "I wanted to build a community where I felt . . . I guess you could say 'normal.' Whatever that means these days." READ MORE → I've Been to 250+ F45 Training Classes — Here's What to Expect as a First Timer Don't let the intimidation factor keep you away from this intense yet effective workout. READ MORE → Legend Breanna Stewart and Newcomer Paige Bueckers Share High Hopes For the WNBA We asked them both to share their perspectives on the league's growth, their time at UConn, and what everyone gets wrong about the W. READ MORE → Workout Wednesday Alert! But Wait . . . There's More Before you go, here are more stories from Popsugar and beyond that we think you'll appreciate. "Sweat rage" is real — and it's why we're all so irrationally angry in this heat. Want to clear up your acne? This LED mask is our editor's secret weapon. Pilates grammy is my new favorite group fitness vibe! POV: when the wedding theme is wearable art. 🤍 The US Open is back, and it's officially a tennis girl summer! Shop PS Fitness Apparel on Amazon Browse our dream lineup of affordable fitness apparel, chock-full of chic and high-quality activewear that will take you from the gym to the club to the couch — and beyond. Now available online at Amazon. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.