Our cover star this month is the inspiring Gwyneth Paltrow, an Oscar-winning actress while still in her twenties and now chief executive of goop, the wellness company she founded in 2008. Now worth more than USD$250 million, goop has been an unarguable success story. We chat with Gwyneth about her aspirations (“I’ve seriously considered going off the grid in a big way”), her romantic partnerships and her family. We also visit a goop workshop, to give readers a front-row seat and insight into the business and wellbeing wisdom that is Paltrow’s.
This issue, we have a few surprises in store, with several new sections and others we’ve brought back due to their popularity. Summer readers will love BOOK CLUB, where we share the best new releases including cookbooks, plus a few old favourites. Not only that, we make it easy to buy books you find appealing at mindfood.com/shop!
Also back is our popular STYLE section. This month, we share our favourite beach accessories and summer homewares, and visit a gorgeous coastal haven in northern Tuscany. We also pay tribute to Gucci’s classic Horsebit Loafer, celebrating its 70th birthday this year, while our new SMART THINKING section brings you all you need to know in the world of culture, the arts and other interesting tidbits.
Summer is the time to get healthy if you’ve let things go a little during winter. We focus on yoga and its powers to help dampen down anxiety, a growing problem in our modern world. We look at the science of motivation and why some people find it so hard to get motivated, and explore when is the right time to be considering a career change. Beauty Editor and skin expert Megan Bedford looks at the issue of pigmentation and how to deal with it, and also examines the growing celebrity trend for going makeup-free and what it means for us.
With 2024 almost here, we gaze into the crystal ball to see what the coming year holds for us all. AI, health, climate and work are just a few of the things we shine our spotlight on. Be sure to read up so you know what’s just around the corner.
In our new POSTCARD section, editor-in-Chief Michael McHugh shares his recent expedition to Antarctica, travelling with Viking. We also cruise the waters of northern Europe and discover why Abercrombie & Kent are the experts when it comes to curating extraordinary personalised holidays. We share with you our favourite boutique hotels in Tokyo and on luxurious Turtle Island in Fiji, Michael discovers an unspoilt paradise where the people are just as lovely as the surroundings.
In our new INSEASON section, we look at seasonal planting, how to make delicious poached fruit, provide the makings of the perfect pesto, and share three unbeatable alfresco summer dinners.
All this, plus a special super-large giveaways page which everyone can enter.
Have a wonderful summer!
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