Hello Maavee Community!

How have you been affected by the mental health crisis that much of the world is experiencing right now? There probably is not one of us whose life has not been touched by it in some way. Whether it’s you, a friend or loved one, the effects of this crisis are profound. This topic hits home for me personally as both I and family members have struggled with aspects of mental well-being throughout our lives. I have been so encouraged in recent years with the growing mental health movement and the new research, tools and treatments rapidly becoming commonplace. We are in the beginning of a new era in mental health that offers real hope and new solutions for all of us. More people are talking openly and honestly about their mental health than ever before, including men. Not only that, there are dozens of new, emerging, evidence-based approaches to mental health and well-being that are making a significant difference in people’s lives. Rather than waiting until the mental health crisis becomes worse, Maavee is searching for the best whole-person — body-mind-spirit — ways to restore emotional balance and build psychological resilience  — in kids, families, companies, and communities. As such, we are thrilled to invite you to the FREE 2024 Mental Health & Well-being Global Summit, which is sure to be powerful.

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Be well,
Frank, Founder & Chief Wellness Junkie

P.S. This newsletter was written by humans! 👤

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😂 On the lighter side of wellness

The struggle is real. That phrase has taken on comically hyperbolic meaning in today’s vernacular, a joke thrown off when your Internet goes out for a minute. But the truth is, the struggle IS real. We still haven’t fully processed the isolation and pain of being locked up in our houses for almost a year during COVID, and suddenly eggs seem to cost a lot of money at the supermarket (with, I’m sure, none of the increased profits going back to those traumatized chickens). May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s be kind to ourselves.  Extending that kindness to others feels like a good idea, too. Beyonce once told us to “Listen” and that feels like a good word to unite us this month. Let’s listen to each other. Talk less. Try to hear ourselves, truly hear what we need for peace and contentment. Wishing each of you better mental health (and cheaper eggs) as this year continues.

🙌 It's on!

Maavee is super stoked to be partnered with the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation and Wisdom for Life to bring you FREE access to the 2024 Mental Health & Well-being Global Summit, the most comprehensive streaming event ever on mental health and well-being! This event lasts an entire week and includes over 50 sessions covering myriad topics that you can choose to customize your own personal journey. Prepare yourself for new insights, tools, and answers. Join more than 50 presenters including Deepak Chopra MD, Goldie Hawn, Michael Singer, Dan Siegel MD, Thema S. Bryant PhD, Mariel Hemingway, Rick Doblin PhD, Dawson Church PhD, Jeezy, Gabriella Wright, Rick Hanson PhD (yes, we are most definitely name dropping!) plus more than 40 other thought leaders committed to ushering in a new era in mental health and hygiene.

Please share this invitation with friends, family, colleagues, and even those on your S*&# list. With more awareness and support, our individual mental well-being will have a profound impact on the world. Simply click the share icons below to help us to build a movement to advance mental health!

Another important trend on the mental health front is that of men. This accelerating cultural shift “from manning up to opening up” finally gives men permission to be in touch with their emotions. This historically taboo act makes us less expressive than our female counterparts. Times are changing for guys, but there is more work to be done. Come on, guys, we’re better than that, right? It’s okay to admit that we have feelings and to actually express them — this makes us better, stronger men. Hopefully soon, all men of all sexualities will be giving each other a real hug instead of that bro-handshake-shoulder-bump-moshpit-chest-jump thing we do. You know you just really want to hug your bro, bro! We can do it!

And for the ladies, there is no shortage of great awareness building, sharing, and action to take this Women’s Health Month. This topic is being taken quite seriously these days as it goes without saying that women have unique needs. As such one of the fastest growing areas of innovation is in women’s health and femtech. We don’t need Barbra Streisand to tell us that we need to focus on equal care, access, and science for everyone.

⛏️ Dig into these nuggets in the Maavee app to go deeper and earn 10% Maavee Cash back on any of the products and services in our curated collections this month!

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🧠 Brand Spotlight: Prepare Your Mind

👋🏽 Welcome to the Maavee Market

We are excited to announce some new releases from existing brands like the Libido Gummies from ASYSTEM and the Extra Strength Brain Boost Gummies from Mojo. Since Maavee started, our founder, Frank Ricciardi, has been obsessed with bringing Crossrope into the market (he swears by it) and we are thrilled to finally welcome them! Other new family members include Jibby Coffee for a supercharged mind and body, Parrotfish for an elevated and plastic-free, self-care experience, and Anact (literally meaning "An Act" of kindness or goodwill) that is changing the textile industry for the better. Have suggestions for us, we would love to know what great solutions should be in the market. Click here to drop us your suggestions please!

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