Barrie Davenport

Barrie is a writer, certified personal coach, self-improvement course creator, and bestselling author of multiple books. She is the founder of several websites sharing information and insights on topics ranging from personal growth and self-publishing to climate change, zero-waste living, and natural health.

The Crisis No One Wants to Talk About—13 Reasons Young Men Are Falling Behind

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Mental health, education, and identity issues are piling up—and young men are drowning in silence.

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Something troubling is happening to young men, but it’s slipping under the radar. Fewer are going to college. More are struggling with addiction, loneliness, and identity crises. They’re disengaging from the workforce, falling behind socially, and checking out emotionally. While girls and women have surged forward—breaking barriers and finding their voices—many young men seem to be stuck in neutral or spiraling in reverse. Cultural shifts, economic upheaval, and outdated gender expectations are colliding in ways that leave young men confused, disconnected, and unheard.

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The EPA Just Cut Its Science Division—Here Are 11 Consequences You Can’t Ignore

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With fewer scientists at the table, public health and environmental safety are now on shaky ground.

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The Environmental Protection Agency just made a move that could have serious consequences for your health, safety, and the future of the planet—but it’s flying under the radar. In the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants the Trump administration broad power to slash the federal workforce and weaken entire agencies, the EPA has eliminated a significant portion of its science division. This isn’t just bureaucratic reshuffling. It’s a direct blow to the research, oversight, and evidence-based policies that protect clean air, safe water, and climate resilience.

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11 Signs Your Insurance Company May Dump You After the Next Natural Disaster

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Rising climate risks mean your “guaranteed” coverage might not be so guaranteed.

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You pay your insurance premiums faithfully, trusting your provider will have your back when disaster strikes. But here’s the harsh truth—some insurance companies are already planning their exit before the next storm even forms. With wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters on the rise, insurers are scrambling to protect their bottom line—and that often means dropping you. Fast.

Homeowners across the country are waking up to cancellation notices or steep rate hikes right when they need protection the most. These red flags can help you spot the warning signs early—before you’re left uninsured when you need it most.

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More Women Are Finally Getting ADHD Diagnoses—Here Are 12 Reasons Why

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Late diagnoses are revealing how deeply society misunderstood female brains.

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For decades, ADHD was seen as a hyper boy’s condition—fidgeting in classrooms, blurting out answers, bouncing off the walls. Meanwhile, girls who quietly struggled to focus, finish tasks, or manage their emotions were often labeled “spacey,” “moody,” or “lazy.”

The truth is, their symptoms didn’t match the loud, disruptive behaviors doctors were trained to spot. As more research shines a light on how ADHD presents in women, a flood of overdue diagnoses is finally happening.

From hormonal changes to high-functioning masking, women are piecing together a lifelong puzzle that suddenly makes sense. And for many, the diagnosis isn’t a crisis—it’s a massive relief. It means they’re not broken, just misunderstood.

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10 Things You Forgot You Liked Because the Algorithm Stopped Feeding Them to You

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These forgotten gems show how easily digital trends erase your interests.

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Remember when you loved quirky indie films, deep-dive blogs, or lo-fi music that made you feel something? Chances are, you didn’t outgrow those things—the algorithm just stopped showing them to you. As platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and even Spotify refine what they think you want, they quietly erase what doesn’t “perform.” That doesn’t mean your tastes changed—it means your feed did. Our digital lives are increasingly curated for engagement, not nostalgia or nuance. If you’ve felt disconnected from your former favorites, you’re not alone.

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11 Ways Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Trigger a Grocery Crisis

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Trump’s immigration raids could leave fruits, vegetables, and meat boxes bare—and prices soaring.

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As Donald Trump revives promises of sweeping immigration crackdowns, America’s food supply may be heading toward a full-blown crisis. Immigrant labor—much of it undocumented—is the backbone of the U.S. agricultural system, handling everything from planting and harvesting to processing and packaging. Without these workers, farms can’t function, supply chains falter, and grocery store shelves begin to thin out. The fallout won’t just be empty bins in the produce section—it could mean skyrocketing food prices, spoiled crops, and economic turmoil for rural communities.

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From Sleepmaxxing to Cognitive Shuffling—These Are 2025’s Top Self-Care Hacks

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These trending self-care hacks sound wild, but science says they might actually work.

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Self-care in 2025 has officially left the realm of scented candles and cucumber eye masks. These days, it’s all about optimization—sleepmaxxing, dopamine cycling, even cognitive shuffling. What sounds like sci-fi or internet slang is actually grounded in real science and wildly popular among younger generations, especially Gen Z and Millennials. They’re not just managing stress; they’re reverse-engineering it. The new wave of wellness isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about being sharper, faster, calmer, and more resilient in a chaotic world.

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Why the NWS Just Issued a ‘Do Not Enter’ Water Warning for 13 Million People

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A sudden surge in currents and waves has triggered a serious hazard alert by the National Weather Service.

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You may want to think twice before wading into the water this week. The National Weather Service has issued a stark “Do Not Enter” water warning affecting 13 million people due to dangerous swimming conditions across several U.S. states. From massive waves to powerful rip currents, officials are urging the public to steer clear of beaches, lakes, and piers.

Even seasoned swimmers could be caught off guard by rapidly shifting conditions that look deceptively calm. With recent drownings and rescues on the rise, lifeguards and weather experts are raising red flags—literally and figuratively—to keep this summer from turning deadly.

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Dinner Parties Have Made a Comeback — 11 Ways Having Friends Over Helps Your Mind

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Hosting dinner parties might be the mental health hack you never saw coming.

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There’s something magical happening around kitchen tables and backyard patios again. Dinner parties—the real kind, with mismatched chairs, wine-stained conversations, and way too much dessert—are back. And they’re doing more than just feeding bellies. They’re feeding our minds.

After years of isolation, screen fatigue, and fast-paced everything, people are rediscovering that sitting down with friends for a meal might just be the most nourishing thing we can do for our brains. You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy setup or gourmet flair. What matters is the laughter, the eye contact, the stories told over second helpings.

These gatherings can rewire how we feel, think, and relate—not in some lofty theoretical way, but in tangible, beautiful shifts you’ll feel for days. Here’s how dinner parties are quietly healing us from the inside out.

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11 Extinct Creatures That Could Be Brought Back—Thanks to DNA Tech

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Scientists aren’t just dreaming—these lost species might actually walk the earth again.

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You might think once an animal goes extinct, it’s gone forever. But thanks to mind-blowing advances in DNA technology, that “forever” is looking a lot shorter. Scientists are now digging into ancient bones and frozen carcasses, pulling out genetic material and asking, “What if we could bring them back?” And honestly, they just might.

We’re talking about the real possibility of seeing mammoths stroll across tundras again or hearing the eerie call of birds long silenced. It’s like Jurassic Park—without the velociraptors (we hope). If these projects work, we could be entering a new era where extinction isn’t a full stop—it’s just a pause. Here are 11 animals that could make the ultimate comeback—and what it means for the planet (and our curiosity).

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