BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | Hey Aarde,Lately, the dog park’s been kind of insane—people are straight-up anxious. Like, tense. I’m just trying […]
Category: WELLNESS
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You’re a Colleague, Not a Counselor: Setting Boundaries With Compassion
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | Hey Aarde, My coworker treats me like a therapist. Overall, they’re a good employee who just happens […]
What Do Pregnancy and Dental Care Have in Common?
BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | If you are insured by Washington’s Apple Health, you have coverage for both! Pregnancy takes a toll […]
Managing When Desire Meets Anxiety
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | Hey Aarde, I’m dealing with something that’s really messing with my head. I love my girlfriend of […]
Why Compassion Still Matters in the Age of Outrage
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/26/25 | Hey Aarde,I don’t know how anyone could be going about life without a worry right now. It […]
When Love Feels Like Parenting Instead of Partnership
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/19/25 | Hey Aarde,I live with my boyfriend, and sometimes it feels like I am his mother instead of […]
Revealing the Secret Art of Socializing as a Non-drinker
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/12/25 | Hey Aarde,I recently quit drinking alcohol, and I am the only person in my friend group who […]
Facing School Expenses? Here’s Where to Find Local Assistance
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/5/25 | Hey Aarde,School is about to start, and I have no idea how I am going to cover […]
Closet Full, Nothing to Wear? Aarde’s Guide to Personal Style
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | Hey Aarde,Every time the season changes, I look at my closet, which is stuffed to the brim, […]
Why Tacoma’s Dance Floors May Hold the Secret to Your Health
BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | Hey Aarde, You often mention dance as a solution to various ailments. I’m curious about your advice for […]