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Sarah and Sam have lost the very spark that brought them together. In an effort to save their marriage, they embark on an anniversary trip to the Maldives where a week at a luxury resort might remind them of why they fell in love. On the plane, they meet Krista and Kevin, a happy older, exceptionally generous couple headed to the same destination and eager to make vacation friends. They could be just the marriage mentors Sarah and Sam need.

Anita is over her life in New York: her dead-end job, tiny studio apartment, self-obsessed friends, and overbearing mom. So she moves west to Los Angeles in search of a new career, enlightenment, and that nebulous target...wellness. She discovers an elite workout class called the Goddess Effect, run by a lifestyle guru named Venus who’s the very definition of #goals. One look at her Lululemon-clad acolytes sweating out their demons while dripping with confidence and Anita’s all in.

"Where Coachella Is a Playground and Muse" is from the April 27, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Is Gigi Gorgeous America's next Top Model?" is from the April 13, 2016 Lifetsyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Just 2 Guys, Selling Wine" is from the December 14, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"What Do Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani Have in Common? Their Stylists Know" is from the August 10, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Russell Simmons, the Yoga King of Los Angeles" is from the November 16, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Raj and Rachel Ranjani have invited a small group of their ride or dies from college for a celebratory weekend in Napa Valley. On the agenda: three nights in the couple’s vineyard mansion, a lavish dinner at Napa’s hottest new restaurant, exclusive tastings, and the grand opening of the Ranjanis’ ultra-high-end winery. It’s a reunion of six friends who haven’t seen each other in years. What could go wrong?