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It’s About TIME is more than a book; it’s a breathtaking collection of truth-telling, hope and rebirth shared by 35 extraordinary local women who bravely stepped forward to reveal the exact moments that changed everything. Within these pages, each author takes readers into the heart of a single pivotal moment, the instant life tilted, clarity broke through and a new direction unfolded. Your support in ordering your copy beginning January 5th, especially during launch week helps amplify these women’s voices and brings this powerful anthology one step closer to achieving No. 1 Bestseller status. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ‘Lydia’s House’. Every single order truly matters.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Cheers To A New Year Cheers to a New Year, and stories to inspire you as January arrives with a certain kind of magic, and the feeling of a fresh start. It’s the month where we flip the calendar, take a deep breath and imagine the version of ourselves we want to step into. A new year brings excitement, hope and opportunity, but if we’re honest, it can also bring pressure. Resolutions, expectations, the feeling that we need to start big. This year, we’re choosing something different. We’re choosing consistency over intensity, progress over perfection and joy over pressure. As publishers and partners in business and in life, we’ve learned that real transformation doesn’t come from sweeping changes, but from small, steady habits that support your physical, emotional and mental well-being. You don’t need a complete overhaul to grow. You just need to take the next right steps as often as possible. A choice we've made is to begin clearing out items in our home filled with toxic ingredients and replacing with plant-based items. Our Red Light Sauna we purchased is the most exciting new year item in our home, using it 20 minutes a day to help with inflammation and so much more! And that’s exactly what our January Health and Wellness edition is all about. Inside this edition, you’ll find stories that inspire both calm and motivation. And, as always, our mission is to highlight local businesses, local people and local stories that uplift our community. As you step into 2026, remember this: It’s not the giant leaps that change your life; it’s the daily steps you take with intention. Join the class. Try the new thing. Book the appointment. Rest when you need to. Celebrate as often as possible. And make space for the small joys that make life feel full. Here’s to a healthy, balanced and joyful new year. We’re cheering for you, and we’re honored to share this beautiful city with you. Happy New Year,

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When director of restaurants Blaise Pastoret speaks of Basso, he speaks of legacy — one built on intention and a return to culinary roots. The original Basso, nestled inside the historic Cheshire, opened in 2012 with a vision Blaise describes as “the first elevated gastro-pub experience in St. Louis, modern Italian cuisine expressed through familiar forms.” Wood-fired pizzas, handrolled pastas, antipasti, fish, pork and refined interpretations of classics shaped the restaurant's early foundation. It became known for craftsmanship and reliance on housemade elements, such as ketchup, aioli, marrow butter, yeasted potato rolls and ingredients sourced from “local purveyors who take pride in their work, including Amish growers whose produce guides our seasonal changes,” Blaise explains. Entering the Cheshire location feels like discovering a secret. Guests descend a green terrazzo spiral staircase into a dining room warmed by flickering gas lamps and soft music. The woodfired pizza oven glows at the center, a hearth around which the room orbits. It is here that Chef Frans Dinkelmann has spent the

last year shaping Basso’s story through his own lens of creativity and mentorship. “I was born in South Africa and raised in Chicago,” Frans shares. “I’ve always leaned toward the creative: art, music, anything expressive.” Cooking eventually became his most natural medium. “When I discovered the vast array of ingredients and techniques in the kitchen, I recognized endless opportunities to create.” With decades of experience, Frans grounds his leadership in a principle learned under Chef Christopher Pope in New Mexico. “He taught me that running a successful kitchen starts with surrounding yourself with the best people possible. Learn what each person is good at and put them where they can thrive.” For Frans, meaning lies in the fleeting nature of the craft. “Food is ephemeral, hours of preparation, minutes of enjoyment, but the happiness it brings people is the most rewarding part.” He hopes to honor Basso’s legacy while “contributing to the excellence built by the great chefs who came before me.” CONTINUED >

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Across the city, Basso Westport, which debuted in May 2025, presents a contrasting architectural personality, airy and expansive. A dramatic wood façade opens into a dining room framed by floorto-ceiling wraparound windows. Daylight floods the space before evening reveals the signature Basso glow: gas lanterns, a fireplace and communal farmhouse tables alongside intimate booths. At its helm is Executive Chef Dan Sammons, whose 22-year career includes leadership roles at Basso at The Cheshire, 360 Rooftop Bar and multiple Be Polite Hospitality concepts. “Returning to lead the new Basso at Westport Plaza has been invigorating,” Dan says. “Innovation and quality continue to drive me, and the larger kitchen here allows for an expanded menu while staying true to the soul of Basso.” Through both chefs, Blaise’s guiding philosophy remains constant: simplicity as luxury. “Pizza dough should have three or four

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Brian Day, sales manager for Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters, located at 4760 North Service Road since 2003, says it's time to watch for the dealership's incentives for both purchases and leases. The dealership offers new and preowned Lincoln models for the Navigator, Nautilus, Corsair and Aviator. Regarding the new Lincoln Navigator, Brian says a popular feature is its split hatch/tailgate. The Navigator went through multiple redesigns, introducing features such as an extended "L" version, an independent rear suspension for better comfort and later replacing the V8 with a twin-turbo V6 engine. The fifth-generation Navigator carries over the same twinturbo V6 engine as before, but has a fresh, sharper exterior and an all-new interior, along with standard four-wheel drive. "Another big selling point is its 48-inch, panoramic display that integrates the instrument cluster and infotainment system. And, of course, the Navigator's fully fresh look catches lots of attention and interest," explains Brian. CONTINUED >

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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has a revised front fascia with a redesigned grille and LED lighting, and a "flight theme" for the rear with wing-like tail lights. Its performance remains powered by a 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine, however, the interior also features advanced technology, such as new interior themes, digital scent cartridge and BlueCruise 1.4, a driver-assist technology from Ford that allows for hands-free driving on prequalified highways called "Blue Zones." The wheels were updated, too, with standard 22-inch wheels on the Reserve model and optional larger wheels. Truly reimagined design from the ground up, Brian says the Navigator provides a noticeably quiet, comfortable ride. One of the region's largest automotive dealerships offers an "Only in America" backstory for the past 59 years and counting. Dave Sinclair Ford opened in January 1966 on South Kingshighway Boulevard, and moved to South Lindbergh in South St. Louis County during March 1972. Since the dealership's first year in 1966, it's been the largest Ford dealership in St. Louis, and shortly thereafter, became the largest dealership of any kind in the St. Louis area. Brian says Dave Sr. set the example of having his office on the showroom floor, with nobody screening his calls. "We took that approach with us to every dealership. All Sinclair family members running a dealership sit on the showroom floor. We believe this is a big reason we've always had an A+ rating with the BBB. We're very easy to get in touch with, and we solve any issues quickly." As a former police officer, Dave Sr. started selling cars part-time during 1958. By April 1993, Dave Sinclair Buick GMC opened, on the opposite end of the "car row" that the Ford dealership was on in South County. By the end of 1993, it was the largest Buick dealership in Missouri, and in the top 40 in the country. Dave Sr. passed on during September 2009, after a short battle with cancer, however, his way of doing business didn't change and is carried on within the third generation of Sinclairs now working full time in the operation at various locations. Also in time for the new year, Brian says their team offers a full line of maintenance services and repairs, including collision restoration. He says Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters has an exclusive warranty forever program that provides all their customers with protection for the life of their vehicles.

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“Surgical hair restoration is natural, less invasive and more convenient. And we’re always working toward new treatments.” undergoing treatment. I may be the first doctor they've admitted these problems to, and I may help by just listening or referring to specialists who can help further."

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SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS: EverTrue Breeze Park Community Focuses On Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Environment And Intellectual Well-Being

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EverTrue Breeze Park in Weldon Spring is called a Life Plan Community for a reason. It offers all levels of living and care for older adults, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and a Care Center for short- or long-term care. “EverTrue Breeze Park truly is a community in every sense of the word,” says executive director, Tammy Hempen. “Our mission is ‘Older adults living life to the fullest.’”

Part of that mission is a focus on wellness: six dimensions of wellness that include physical, spiritual, emotional, social, environment and intellectual aspects. “Each activity at EverTrue Breeze Park targets a wellness category,” Tammy says. “So, the residents can focus on spiritual wellness by attending the Bible study or a lecture, while also benefiting from social wellness because they're sharing with other people.” For the focus of physical wellness, “Many of our residents exercise at least five times a week,” says Jes Gustafson, director of community wellness. Jes oversees the gym and pool, teaches exercise classes and facilitates one-onone sessions with the residents. “They're very engaged in keeping their bodies moving. They exercise more than I do.” EverTrue Breeze Park is a community of the EverTrue organization, which has operated in Missouri,

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Chesterfield has been your home for many years. What made you fall in love with this community when you first arrived and what still inspires you about it today?

"Chesterfield has been my home for nearly 50 years. I’ve had the pleasure of watching our city grow, innovate and overcome challenges. Chesterfield isn't just where I live, it's where I've invested my expertise and efforts. It’s where my wife and I have raised our two children in the Parkway School District, I coached at the local YMCA, served on boards and owned businesses."

You have a diverse and accomplished background. Which experiences in your career or personal life have most shaped the leader you are now as mayor?

"My professional background is in planning and engineering, which helped enable me to have a vision for what Chesterfield can

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What do you see as Chesterfield’s greatest strengths, the qualities that make it such a special place to live, work and raise a family?

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As someone who has watched Chesterfield grow and evolve for decades, what changes make you most proud, and what opportunities excite you for the future?

"Our commitment is to creating a community where entertainment, commercial growth and shared values come together every day. One project I’m especially excited about is the $2 billion downtown revitalization planned for the former Chesterfield Mall site. While the development is privately led, the city is shaping

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"I'm the head martial arts instructor for judo at the local YMCA and have also taught taekwondo. I've been practicing those disciplines since my young adulthood."

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Why do so many people feel exhausted, foggy, or unwell, even when their medical tests insist everything is “fine”? Why are we prescribed quick fixes instead of being given real answers? Across modern medicine, a shift is happening. More patients are demanding real explanations, and more clinicians are rethinking what “healthcare” should actually mean. Leading that shift is Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and an expert in metabolic, hormonal, and preventive health. Through his clinic, research, and The Gillett Health Podcast, he’s become a trusted voice for people seeking science-based, root-cause solutions rather than symptom-based band-aids. “Functional medicine is really ‘root cause medicine,’” Dr. Gillett often says. “It’s about asking why the problem exists and not just quieting the noise.” In this Q&A, Dr. Gillett breaks down the most common questions he hears from patients and offers simple, actionable guidance anyone can begin using today.

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2. “HOW DO I FIX MY ENERGY, BRAIN FOG, OR SLEEP WITHOUT 20 MEDICATIONS?”

Dr. Gillett: Start with a good, comprehensive lab panel to assess nutrients and hormones. Then build the foundation with sleep. My favorite tool is the 10/3/2/1/0 rule: • 10 hours before bed: No caffeine • 3 hours: Avoid large meals and alcohol • 2 hours: No vigorous exercise • 1 hour: No bright blue or white light • 0: No snoozing and no inconsistent sleep/wake times Aim for 7+ hours of high-quality sleep. When sleep improves, energy almost always follows.

3. “IS MY GUT ACTUALLY CAUSING ALL THESE OTHER PROBLEMS?”

Dr. Gillett: Gut health influences most major health issues, but it’s rarely the only problem. Diet is my second pillar of health for a

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reason. Exercise, sleep, and stress reduction all improve gut function too. Even simple tools like self-hypnotherapy apps can reduce gut-related symptoms.

4. “WHAT CAN I DO RIGHT NOW, TODAY, TO START FEELING BETTER?”

Dr. Gillett: Focus on the pillars of health: diet, exercise, sleep, stress, sunlight, social connection, and spiritual health. Treat them like habits and find ways to make them enjoyable or easy to start. Supplements and medications are supportive tools, not substitutes. Think of them like turbo chargers: they enhance a system that’s already functioning.

5. “WHAT DOES FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE ACTUALLY DO DIFFERENTLY?”

Dr. Gillett: True functional medicine is root-cause medicine, not cookie-cutter supplement regimens. Imagine an older adult with

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6. “WHEN SHOULD SOMEONE TEST THEIR HORMONES, AND WHICH TESTS MATTER MOST?”

Dr. Gillett: Most adults should get a baseline hormone panel between ages 18 and 28, or earlier if they have symptoms like poor sleep, unexplained fatigue, or changes in heart rate. A proper panel includes testosterone, estradiol, fasting insulin, CMP, lipids (including Lp(a)), A1C, morning cortisol, IGF-1, DHEA-S, vitamin D, and ferritin. These markers catch metabolic and hormonal issues long before symptoms become severe.

7. “WHAT LONG-TERM TESTS ACTUALLY HELP PREVENT DISEASE, NOT JUST DIAGNOSE IT?”

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