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Health, mental health, hair, style, vitamins, Amazon finds, and everything in between — a running record of what I’m testing, learning, and actually sticking with.

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Glowing up through sound.

As Lara Lumen, I write music about manifestation, mental health, and finding stillness. My debut album home is part of this project too — stream it, or read about the meaning behind it.

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Health

How I Lowered My Cortisol Levels

This topic is huge.

I searched high and low for answers, actual answers, that would give me a step-by-step manual on effective steps I could do to lower my cortisol levels…

August 16, 2026

8 Min

Hair

My Hair Journey

I was chatting with a friend, telling her about my recent hair successes (and fails) and said that I would keep her posted on my “hair quest.” It is a quest!

August 16, 2026

2 Min

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