The Dolce Vita Lifestyle

Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner, Ph.D.

Over a decade ago I was contacted by a PR firm, who asked me to prepare content for a major  pasta company. Apparently, this company was aware of my work highlighting Italian cultural traditions and lifestyle; and countering negative cultural stereotypes. The company wanted to pick my brain for ideas on the best way to market and promote …

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 To Italians, human interaction is the energy that supports life itself. You could be disagreeing about politics, or about which is the best gelateria. You could be revealing (or not) the family secret to making the best “salsa di pomodoro” (tomato sauce) or comparing memories about the history of your town. No matter the topic, …

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Self-care goes beyond simply looking at your reflection in a mirror and telling yourself how much you like yourself, as former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi reportedly used to do. Caring for yourself should translate into routine practices designed to foster your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I’m not talking about spending all day obsessing …

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