I AM

Edited spring list, a shower filter recommendation, and exploring consciousness with The Telepathy Tapes & more.

Mar 30, 2025

SPRING GUIDE

Clockwise from top left: AUTRY Sneakers // Stainless Steel Camping Cutlery // Cashmere Bandana // Proof Sourdough (loaf bread & Easter centerpieces available to order) // ACTIVIST Raw Mānuka Honey 850+MGO (higher MGO ratings indicate stronger antibacterial activity; consume or apply as a natural face mask) // Clip Point Lockback Knife // LIFEBOOST Cognition Mushroom Coffee (3rd party tested for mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxins)

WEDDELL DUO SHOWER FILTER

The tap water we douse ourselves in can contain chlorine, PFAS, microplastics, and heavy metals like lead and mercury — along with other contaminants. Not only can this harsh water damage our skin and scalp, but our body's largest organ also absorbs these pollutants.

While searching for a new shower filter, I landed on the Weddell Duo. The filter is NSF certified and independently lab-tested, removing 99% of chlorine, PFAS, and microplastics.

It’s well-designed (some of the other brands are a real eyesore) and easy to install. A little plumber’s tape on the bottom of the filter (not the shower head side) prevented any leaks — a problem I’ve encountered with other brands.

Weddell Water claims a lifespan of up to 8,000 gallons, or roughly 5–6 months, with replacement filters available.

EXPLORING CONSCIOUSNESS WITH THE TELEPATHY TAPES

The Telepathy Tapes investigate telepathic communication and other extraordinary abilities in non-speaking autistic individuals. Referred by a friend, I devoured the nearly 10-hour series in just a few days (it’s best listened to sequentially with each episode building upon the last). The series explores — and challenges — our understanding of consciousness, energetic exchange, and a soul’s purpose, even in the face of severe physical limitations.

At a time when 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism according to 2020 CDC data (a striking rise from 1 in 150 in 2000), this series feels more vital than ever. With its focus on spiritual gifts, the transcendence of love, our deep longing for connection, and the wisdom we can gain from these remarkable individuals, The Telepathy Tapes offers an essential perspective worth exploring.

YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay, originally published in 1984, is another powerful resource for expanding consciousness, emphasizing the profound influence our thoughts have on our reality and mental and physical health. I found listening to Hay herself narrate the audiobook, along with self-affirming mantras, an impactful way to consume.

Available as an Audiobook & on YouTube.