A dear friend of mine, E-Lene, recently reminded me of something that changed the way I think about my body: that women should be lifting weights differently than men. Our muscles, tissues, and hormones are not the same — yet the fitness world still treats us like smaller versions of men.

That’s why this Huberman Lab episode with Dr. Stacy Sims was a game-changer. It’s a deep, scientific look at how women’s bodies work — especially post-menopause — and how our approach to strength, food, and recovery needs to shift.

It’s not about becoming a gym person overnight. It’s about knowing what actually works for our bodies, and why. If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired, this one’s worth every minute.

There aren’t many designs in the world that have travelled as far or lasted as long as the Maneki-neko, the famous Japanese lucky cat.

It sits in shop windows, restaurants, salons, homes, sometimes even in taxis, quietly promising good luck.

But here’s the thing: it’s not just cute. It’s smart. It’s a brilliant piece of design.

Just one simple figure, and yet everyone instantly knows what it means.
• A left paw up means: come in, we like people!
• A right paw up means: good fortune is on the way!
• Both paws? Overachiever. Total protection.

It’s one design, repeated endlessly, but still full of charm, meaning, and even personality. From a temple in Tokyo (Gotokuji, if you’re ever in the mood for a pilgrimage) to shelves across the globe, it’s become a global icon. No branding. No campaign. Just a design that works.

At NALA, we couldn’t resist making our own version. Our Lucky Cat is a little sassier, a little sleeker, and hand-drawn with all the love in the world. You’ll find it on T-shirts, prints, postcards.

Part of the proceeds go to LASSie, the amazing animal shelter in Langkawi that rescues cats and dogs. So your lucky cat helps real ones too.