Personal Essay

Power Zone Workouts Are Officially My New Favorite Peloton Classes

YESTERDAY

Power Zone Workouts Are Officially My New Favorite Peloton Classes

A little over a month ago, I was trying to find a new cycling class to take on my Peloton bike that piqued my interest.

I Did a Month of Mirror Work and Manifested a $10,000 Career Win

Apr 9, 2025

I Did a Month of Mirror Work and Manifested a $10,000 Career Win

I used to think mirror work was just another self-help trick — until I used it to manifest my very first client in my business, more than $10,000 in one day, a sold-out international retreat, and four paid brand partnerships on my new YouTube channel.

The Millennial Urge to Crack Jokes as the World Burns

Apr 8, 2025

The Millennial Urge to Crack Jokes as the World Burns

The stock market had barely groaned its first warnings of a potential recession when my phone buzzed.

My Doctor Kept Me in the Dark About Birth Control, and I'm Not Alone

Apr 8, 2025

My Doctor Kept Me in the Dark About Birth Control, and I'm Not Alone

Several months ago, on a mockingly optimistic sunny morning and the start of a new month, I told myself I'd quit hormonal birth control pills.

I Thought I Had ADHD For Years, Until an Autism Diagnosis Changed Everything

Apr 4, 2025

I Thought I Had ADHD For Years, Until an Autism Diagnosis Changed Everything

If you've stumbled onto mental health TikTok, you've probably come across videos listing out traits and tendencies that could mean you have ADHD.

The Viral "Clean Girl" Aesthetic Is Really Isolating For Me

Apr 4, 2025

The Viral "Clean Girl" Aesthetic Is Really Isolating For Me

Social media being bad for your self-esteem is not a fresh take – we all know all too well the feeling of doomscrolling late into the night comparing yourself to people who seem to have your dream wardrobe, house, car, job, fill-in-the-blank.

I Have Synesthesia Like David on “Love on the Spectrum” — Here's What It's Like

Apr 3, 2025

I Have Synesthesia Like David on “Love on the Spectrum” — Here's What It's Like

For most people, colors are colors and words are words.

I Went on a 1:1 Run With a Peloton Instructor — Here's Everything I Learned

Apr 3, 2025

I Went on a 1:1 Run With a Peloton Instructor — Here's Everything I Learned

I'll always have an emotional tie to running on the West Side Highway in New York City.

I Did Mat Pilates Every Day For a Month, and My Stress Levels Have Never Been Lower

Apr 2, 2025

I Did Mat Pilates Every Day For a Month, and My Stress Levels Have Never Been Lower

When you think of ways to relieve stress, things like meditation and yoga probably come to mind.

I Got Weight-Loss Surgery Like Remi Bader — No One Deserves the Shame

Apr 1, 2025

I Got Weight-Loss Surgery Like Remi Bader — No One Deserves the Shame

It's ironic that I've spent my life "secretly" gaining and losing weight, as it's nearly impossible to hide.

What It's Like on a Swingers Cruise

Mar 28, 2025

What It's Like on a Swingers Cruise

It's not exactly a secret that travel alone can turn people on, but what happens when you go on a weeklong vacation specifically dedicated to exploring your wildest fantasies?

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

Mar 28, 2025

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

It's troubling to admit that I've been averaging between five and six hours of screen time over the past few weeks.