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Embracing Sustainable Changes for a Fulfilling Year As the new year unfolds, many of us are enveloped in the excitement and potential it brings. January, often seen as a gateway to new beginnings, presents opportunities to set fresh goals and envision new horizons. This period of reset is not just about making resolutions; it's about embracing change and growth in various aspects of our lives. In this edition of Charleston City Lifestyle, we've taken a thoughtful approach. Our focus isn't on offering quick fixes or short-term solutions. Instead, we're committed to highlighting what's sustainable and beneficial in the long run. Our goal is to inspire you to make lasting improvements in your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In our fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often seem like a daunting task. However, the key to enduring health and happiness lies in making life-lasting choices that promote well-being. In this issue, we're excited to guide you through a variety of ways to enhance your life, ranging from convenient food prep services to effective rest and recovery techniques. Our goal is to support you in living your best life, every day. While embracing a balanced approach is key when it comes to making lasting changes, life, in its essence, is about moderation and consistency. Whether it's business, finance, food, home, or personal health, the real impact comes from what we do consistently, not occasionally. It's the daily practices and choices, more than the sporadic grand gestures, that shape our lives and well-being. It's about finding balance. Plan that vacation, but also find ways to incorporate rest and relaxation into your regular routine. Join a fitness community or gym, but don't hesitate to treat yourself to that tempting dessert at Kaminsky’s Dessert Café once in a while. Remember, it's not the occasional indulgences but the everyday habits that pave the way to a fulfilling year. Charleston City Lifestyle is cheering you on. Here's to a year filled with sustainable choices, meaningful experiences, and a balanced approach to life. May your year be peaceful, fulfilling, and absolutely fabulous. Here’s to you! Shelley Kate

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Root Vegetables Can Be Your Winter Rainbow CHEF JUAN CASSALETT OF CHARLESTON’S MALAGÓN SHARES A BRIGHT AND BOUNTIFUL CARROT RECIPE, PERFECT FOR COLD NIGHTS. ARTICLE BY EILEEN DAILY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY MALAGÓN

As winter nights approach and our days become shorter, the thought of fresh, crisp vegetables and salads may seem like a summer’s dream. But we can - and should - bring those healthy, colorful veggies into our kitchens and onto our plates this time of year. Even though the air is cooler and the ground is harder in the winter, there are many colorful vegetables that thrive this time of year. Build your own rainbow plate with some of the season’s tastiest: butternut squash, deep green kale, purple cabbage, vibrant red radishes, and bright orange carrots are a few that are at peak flavor in winter. Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest, hassle-free ways to prepare them, requiring just a drizzle of your favorite oil, salt and pepper to taste, and your favorite spices - perhaps crushed red pepper or smoked paprika. We asked Juan Cassalett, chef at Charleston’s Malagón restaurant, for his favorite winter vegetable dish. Try this delicious and vibrant dish, roasted carrots with ñora pepper sauce:

ingredients • • • • • • • • •

1 bag baby carrots, peeled Approximately 10 dried ñora peppers, seeded 1 tsp crushed red pepper 8 garlic cloves 1 shallot, diced 1/3 cup Marcona almonds 1/3 cup canola oil 2/3 cup olive oil (preferably Spanish) Dill and pine nuts for garnish

preparation • Dill and pine nuts for garnish • Roast the peppers in a pan with oils until toasted. • Add the garlic, shallot, and almonds and cook until golden brown. • Combine the rest of the ingredients, except the carrots, and pulse in food processor until smooth. Add more olive oil if it is too thick.

finish • Preheat oven to 400°F • Roast carrots in oven with salt, pepper, and olive oil until cooked through. • Toss carrots in ñora pepper sauce. • Serve and garnish with fresh dill and pine nuts.

The ñora pepper is small, round, and sweet, and is a staple of Spanish cuisine. With very low heat and an earthy, smoky flavor, it’s the perfect pepper for stews, soups, or paella and adds a vibrant, gorgeous color to every dish.

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In our screen-obsessed, multi-tasking society, one thing that often moves to the bottom of our myriad lists is sleep. Absolutely essential for physical, emotional, and psychological health, sleep is one of the most natural ways the body and mind heal and restore. However, most adolescents and adults do not get enough sleep. Dr. Glenn Horres, M.D., a psychiatrist at Lowcountry Providers in Mount Pleasant, suggests a pre-sleep “playbook” to help cultivate good habits. “How you prepare for bed has a causeand-effect relationship with how well you sleep,” he says.

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A good night’s sleep can do wonders for your health

Here are a few tips recommended by the National Sleep Foundation: • A Consistent Routine: Following the same steps each night, including putting on your pajamas and brushing your teeth, can reinforce in your mind that it’s bedtime. • Wind Down: Put yourself in a state of calm with soft music, light stretching, or reading. • Dim Your Lights: Bright lights can hinder the production of melatonin, a hormone that the body creates to facilitate sleep. • Unplug: Be device-free for at least 30 minutes before going to bed. Screens cause mental stimulation that is hard to shut off, and their blue light decreases melatonin production. • Test Methods of Relaxation: Instead of making falling asleep your goal, focus on relaxation. Meditation, mindfulness, and paced breathing can put you in the right mindset for bed. • Don’t Toss and Turn: If you haven’t fallen asleep after 20 minutes, get up and stretch, read, or do something calming in low light before trying to fall back asleep.

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Most of us have distinct memories of being told to “eat your veggies” when we were children, and we would begrudgingly eat a couple of bites of soggy broccoli so we could have dessert. But today, the amount and variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables we have access to have increased exponentially, and that has changed the way many people think about their greens. For the better! According to USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), from 1994 to 2019, the number of farmers markets rose from 1,755 to 8,771 in 2019, averaging growth of nearly 7 percent per year. This means there is a shade of green for everyone. In the Charleston area alone, we have farmers markets from West Ashley to North Charleston, Mount Pleasant to James Island, where we can support local farmers and vendors, and get the freshest local greens (and other colors of the rainbow) possible. Shopping local is a win-win: Supporting Lowcountry markets also ensures more money stays local. In a series of studies conducted by Civic Economics, for every dollar we spend at a national chain or large supermarket, only 15 cents stays local. Locally owned enterprises and markets, however, contribute up to 45 cents locally. Farmers markets are also a wonderful way to spend a morning with friends or family. Stroll through slowly, with a cup of locally brewed coffee in hand, and meet the farmers and artisans that are the backbone of our community. Ask questions, listen to their stories, learn about their backgrounds. It’s a complete experience, versus dashing into the supermarket for a couple of items. Follow your favorite farmers markets on Instagram or Facebook to keep track of what’s coming each week and any change in hours.

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The subject of health and wellness often defaults to our physical health, but true health is more holistic than just physicality. Our minds need constant nurturing to thrive, and nurture can mean different things to different people. Sometimes, nurturing the mind is about learning a new skill, answering a question, or accomplishing a goal. Other times, nurture is about restoration. Every day, we are bombarded by information, more information than we could ever process, interpret, or apply. If you type the

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word “library” into Google, there are more than 9 billion results! It’s the same thing for almost any subject. In today’s world, it can be difficult to find spaces that offer complete silence and tranquility in the midst of so much noise. Office spaces and coffee shops are often filled with background noise that can cause our minds to wander. There is so much value in silence, as it allows our minds to focus completely without distraction and interruption. Libraries serve as an oasis from the noise of every day, letting us be creative freely and openly, or, if we prefer, to be still. Charleston County Public Library System Executive Director Angela Craig is passionate about the role of libraries in our community. Modern libraries are more than just books,” Angela says. “We are the cornerstones of our communities. We strive to provide access to vital services and resources while continuing to explore new ways to benefit our patrons. At our core, we will always be community connectors. With so much information available to us at all times due to technology, it can often be intimidating to filter out what is valuable, truthful, and relevant. When stepping into a library, that work is done for you. Information is categorized and sorted based on content, and time period. Libraries offer open and free access to all the information you may need. Whether it be for research, leisure, or just to expand your knowledge on a subject, libraries and librarians make finding information a seamless process. Get your card today and open a whole new world of possibility! www.ccpl.org.

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CHARLESTON MOVES ON so many levels The Ride of Silence

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THEY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING SO WE CAN WALK AND BIKE ARTICLE BY PAMELA JOUAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON LAYNE AND CHARLESTON MOVES

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We take for granted walking, running, and biking the Ravenel Bridge. But without a mighty push from Charleston Moves in the early 2000s – then called the Charleston Bicycle Advocacy Group (CBAG) – the bridge would have easily been built without a bike and pedestrian lane. “This group did the drudgery, going to endless council meetings, developing a coalition, and creating a smart ‘can’t wait to bike the bridge’ postcard campaign that eventually got the support of the mayors” explains Katie Zimmerman, Executive Director of Charleston Moves. She volunteered for the organization before she joined them as an employee in 2017. She’s proud of the work that Charleston Moves is committed to. More projects are being added to their website as times call for thoughtful consideration from all municipalities on issues like safe access to walking and biking. For many reasons. “There are definitely health and safety aspects to consider but so much more. Like environmental: we place a lot of value on the waterways in this area for tourism, ecology, and the fishing industry, and yet the runoff from vehicles undermines that, not to mention how harmful air pollution is. You must give people more affordable options to get around, especially in the Peninsula where CONTINUED >

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it’s a matter of efficiency too. Access elevates a host of other things like affordable housing, more job options, and having money in your pocket to spend on something other than car payments and insurance.” Most see bike and pedestrian lanes as a no-brainer, but there is multi-layered red tape that can get in the way and bog down the process. “The state of South Carolina controls most of the roadways and bridges, which is fairly unique. Let’s say you want to retrofit a street. The state controls the street, the county holds the purse strings, and the city, who might have the best intentions, has to follow state standards and source funding. Lots of cooks in the kitchen!” In 2009, Charleston Moves launched an ambitious Battery2Beach initiative with a vision to create 32 miles of continuous bike and pedestrian lanes from the Battery to major beaches in the Charleston area. To date, more than 40% of the ‘segments’ in the route are completed. A robust Mount Pleasant Way bike and ped path is in the works and is seeking infrastructure dollars. All eyes have recently been on a major puzzle piece, the Ashley River Bike and Ped Bridge that

will allow for a safe crossing from West Ashley to Downtown Charleston. It’s still three years from completion, but the contracts are signed, and the money is locked in. It’s a design-build project, meaning construction can begin even before the design is complete. But sometimes, even when all the arrows point to ‘go,’ last-minute changes can happen. Case in point, the Downtown Bike Path. With a city council in favor of a buffered bike path on King Street, everyone assumed this important foot forward for bike safety was assured. “Two members balked, and it fell apart, and a widened road to accommodate cars and bikes together was proposed, which we were not in favor of.” The public rallied, and the project was taken off the table. While it’s back to the drawing board, Katie sees it as a win and points to public support as key. With more safety action plans, policies, and projects in the works, she depends on public engagement. “We’ll let people know when it’s time to participate. Go to charlestonmoves.org, check out their ‘Take Action’ tab, and sign up to receive their emails. Connect @chasmoves.

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things on their boards that they feel they can accomplish. It makes their goals and priorities actionable.” In her workshops, Kendall guides women with three prompts: What do you want to have? What do you want to do? How do you want to feel every day? These three questions get to the intangible (I want to have self-confidence, I want to be compassionate) and tangible (I want to have a healthier lifestyle, I want to volunteer each week.) The images, colors, quotes, and other things women put on their vision boards are their interpretation of how the answers to those questions will manifest in their own lives. To extend the impact of her work, Kendall is creating digital and virtual platforms for Shine Brightly customers. In the meantime, to learn more or to schedule a vision board workshop, reach out to Kendall via email at Kendall@shinebrightly.me or follow her @shinebrightly.me.

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Kendall Koste doesn’t shy away from setting big goals: “This next part of my life is helping women lead lives they really, really want, even if they don’t know what that looks like yet.” The certified life coach and motivational speaker is the founder of Shine Brightly, and she plans on helping 2,500 women create vision boards in 2024. “Statistics show that 20 percent of those women will use their vision boards to change their lives, so I’m excited and honored to be part of helping 500 women change their lives. It’s a big goal, and I approach my work with a service heart,” she says. Although the majority of Kendall’s client base is women, she often works with couples and corporate teams, reiterating she will “help anybody to shine brightly.” Kendall emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to do a vision board. “I personally use my vision board for about a year and encourage my clients to do the same. Part of that is because I want people to put

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Pu shing For Good RACERS FOR PACERS PROVIDE RUNNING CHAIRS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PUSH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN RACES.

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A race well run!

Can you catch the Leprechaun?

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ost runners will tell you that they get a charge out of achieving a personal record (PR). But today, Sean Glassberg, who has completed five marathons and countless shorter races, is thrilled to just cross the finish line. Because his motivation isn’t his finish but the person in the running chair he is pushing. Early experiences often influence the paths we take in life. Sean has a Master of Special Education, an interest he said was likely sparked back in middle and high school, where he would stick up for kids with disabilities who were bullied. His

grandparents, who were always deeply involved in giving back to their community, were role models who inspired him to start his non-profit in 2011. “I was prompted to create Racers for Pacers after seeing a “60 Minutes’’ episode on Rick Hoyt, a young man with Cerebral Palsy, whose dad, Dick Hoyt, would push and pull him in triathlons and marathons,” most famously, the Boston Marathon in which they were a fixture for close to 35 years. Marrying his love of running with his desire to give back, Sean decided to raise money for running chairs. He reached out to Patterson Academy, a school based in West Ashley, that supports families with disabilities. “They said that if I got a running chair, they would pair me with a child.”

Sean raised $2,500 for that first chair and met 9-year-old Catherine, now 21. Together, they ran the Bridge Run in 2011, and the Lowcountry charity expanded from there. Sean kept raising money, buying more chairs, and recruiting friends to join him. Today, Sean and his band of volunteers run with about 25 kids and young adults each year. His ultimate goal is 50. Racers for Pacers’ mission is to provide running chairs to families of individuals with disabilities who cannot run on their own. In exchange for the chair, the family agrees to participate in at least four local races per year. They might be 5Ks, 10Ks or longer competitive runs throughout the Lowcountry. The money they raise pays for chairs and race registrations. CONTINUED >

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With four kids of his own, Sean splits his time cheering for their respective sports teams and running Racers for Pacers. “I plan on being involved in this organization for the rest of my life,” he said, gratefully, pointing to a board that helps him run it successfully, and great advice from motivators and mentors, like Kim “Rooster” Rossiter, the President of a like-minded national organization called Ainsley’s Angels of America, who also sells Sean running chairs at a discounted rate. If you’re inspired by Racers for Pacers, there’s an easy way to give back: register for their main fundraiser, the Catch the Leprechaun 5K, that takes place on Thursday, March 14th in Mount Pleasant, or contribute to their GoFundMe campaign at racersforpacers.org. There, you can also connect with a family who might have an interested racer, as well as fill out an application to be a pacer, pushing a race chair across the finish line. It might just be your best time in a race yet. Follow @racersforpacers Catch the Leprechaun race 2023 start line

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Overlapped DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF CHARLESTON, MOM, AND ELITE AMATEUR TRIATHLON ATHLETE, KAYLA EDWARDS FINDS HER BALANCE.

“Think of yourself as a whole person, not just a mom, an employee, or a wife or girlfriend. To be There’s lightness to her strength, softness to her hard edges, and a smile that makes all things possible. Meet Kayla Edwards, a lifelong athlete who grew up with her brothers “outside” playing sports for every season. A D1 college diver at Marshall University, there she was introduced to two different circles of exercise: one for training, and one for fitness. “I started personal training when I was injured and fell in love with it. The coach I trained under thought I would make a great trainer and taught me everything he knew. Most people think

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happy, different parts of you need to be fed, supported, and loved, so find the time to do the things that bring you joy.”

about weight loss and big muscles but there is so much more. It’s a personal journey because everyone has different goals.” Despite a degree in sports marketing and management, Kayla found herself drawn to the hands-on side and became a certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Health Fitness Instructor. “I am a small piece of someone’s goal. There was a catalyst that brought them to me. Together, we can attack some of the elements like nutrition and lifestyle changes, but there is a whole picture to consider when it comes to health and wellness.” Kayla understands whole-picture thinking. It served her well as she considered a career path that overlapped with her passion for fitness. Then more circles began to emerge as Kayla decided to continue to train as an athlete. “I am an elite amateur athlete, which means I compete at the highest level of amateur sports,” she explained. Every day is filled with running, biking and swimming. She enjoys training as much as competing, the bulk of it taking place indoors as she has another circle to consider: her five-year-old son. “He’s a big part of all things,” she mused, telling a quick story about how he learned to ride a bike with no training wheels before he was three. Is it that surprising when his normal is a mom who stashes her racing bike next to the kitchen table? “He’s watched me train since he was a baby. He’s been to more races than most adults will in their entire lifetime. And when I win a local race, he’s the first to go get my ribbon.” He’s growing up in a racing community that Kayla loves and supports, and learning life lessons along the way, like “working hard yields results, and commitment,” she affirmed. CONTINUED >

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Kayla plans her year around three major races a year–a marathon, an ironman or half-ironman–and about 10-12 additional local events that she treats as part of her training. Different goals call for different training regimens. Sometimes the focus is on speed versus long distances. She reflects carefully on 2023 before addressing next steps. “I had a really big year. I raced Ironman in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, the pinnacle of triathlon and multisport, and so I fulfilled one of my biggest goals, making it a bit puzzling to look ahead. I know that I want to be in this sport for a long time. To stay healthy and capable, I only maintain a volume that I can sustain. Otherwise, it’s easy to get injured or burnt out. When something does motivate me, I will give it 100 percent.” It’s the mantra she lives by. “Put your energy into a few things you are truly passionate about instead of spreading it into 15 different directions just to meet obligations, and you will get so much more out of life. For me, all my circles are connected, and I have a life I absolutely love: my career, my sport, and bringing my family into my sport.” Kayla’s whole picture is complete even as it continues to evolve with flexibility, understanding, and balance.

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CSO Masterwork 4 Schwarz conducts Brahms Charleston Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 | 7:30 PM Father and son team Gerard and Julian Schwarz return to Charleston following their crowd-pleasing performance with the CSO during the 20222023 season. Gerard will be maestro, and son Julian, admired soloist and recording artist, will be guest cellist. In this concert, the CSO will present favorites from Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák – two immensely talented composers who were friends. Tickets at gaillardcenter.org JA N UA RY 2 0 T H

Charleston Half Marathon and 5K Burke High School 244 President St Charleston, SC 29403 | 7:00 AM Sponsored by PNC Bank, this is the 14th year the Charleston Half Marathon will wind runners through historic Charleston (Hampton Park, Wagener Terrace, the Citadel, along the Ashley River and The Battery, White Point Garden, Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market) to end up at the Joe P. Riley Park for a post-race party! Register at: capstoneraces.com JA N UA RY 2 1 ST

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Charleston Music Hall 37 John Street Charleston, SC 29403 | 7:00 PM The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra has been touring continuously since 1956 This 17-member orchestra, with lead singers, and a vocal group, will perform their timeless catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. Tickets at: charlestonmusichall.com JA N UA RY 2 6T H - 2 8TH

Charleston Boat Show 2024 Charleston Area Convention Center 5001 Coliseum Dr. N Charleston, SC 29418 | 12:00 PM Now in its 43rd year, this event kicks off the Lowcountry’s boating season. Includes everything from powerboats to small jon boats, skiffs, cruisers, pontoons, yachts, and ski boats. A must-attend event for Charleston’s outdoor enthusiasts. More info at thecharleston boatshow.com

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