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Jada Welch Olson

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Jada Welch Olson is an Oregon-based freelance writer who has been contributing to PS since 2019. She covers family, health wellness, and entertainment.

Latest Posts From Jada

Why Are We Still Treating Masks Like a Political Statement?
Health
Feb 18, 2025

Why Are We Still Treating Masks Like a Political Statement?

I was selecting sourdough at Costco on a crowded Sunday afternoon when I heard a woman snicker behind me.

The 15 Best Snow-Filled Movies, From "The Polar Express" to The Chronicles of Narnia
Entertainment
Nov 5, 2023

The 15 Best Snow-Filled Movies, From "The Polar Express" to The Chronicles of Narnia

Winter is filled with traditions galore, and there are endless ways to spend a chilly day.

Here's What Happens in the "All the Light We Cannot See" Book
Entertainment
Nov 3, 2023

Here's What Happens in the "All the Light We Cannot See" Book

Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning historical fiction novel, "All the Light We Cannot See," is the latest Netflix original to add to your queue.

After a Miscarriage, I Waited 2 Years to Try Again — and Getting Pregnant Was Still Terrifying
Family
Apr 1, 2023

After a Miscarriage, I Waited 2 Years to Try Again — and Getting Pregnant Was Still Terrifying

The first time I got pregnant, it was unexpected.

A Guide to Alicia Keys's Best Braided Looks of All Time
Beauty
Nov 10, 2022

A Guide to Alicia Keys's Best Braided Looks of All Time

Alicia Keys is known as an artist, performer, and activist first and foremost, but she's also made a handful of powerful beauty statements — down to her braided hairstyles.

Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" Made My Experience With Mental Illness Feel Seen
Fitness
Oct 24, 2022

Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" Made My Experience With Mental Illness Feel Seen

Taylor Swift's music has always mirrored my own life experiences, and her 10th studio album, "Midnights," is no different.

How to Create a Vision Board (and Why You Should)
Smart Living
Jul 26, 2022

How to Create a Vision Board (and Why You Should)

Do you catch yourself daydreaming about the things you want to see and do in your life but struggle to actually make them happen?

20 LGBTQ+ Rom-Coms to Watch Beyond Pride Month
Entertainment
Jun 27, 2022

20 LGBTQ+ Rom-Coms to Watch Beyond Pride Month

The rom-com genre is often overly saturated with a ton of films that involve a predictable romance between a heterosexual couple who either fall in love at first sight or move from enemies to lovers.

"This Is Us" Captured the Complexity of Adoption and Interracial Families
Entertainment
Jun 3, 2022

"This Is Us" Captured the Complexity of Adoption and Interracial Families

I remember my mom begging me to watch "This Is Us" back when it first hit the air in 2016, and as soon as I tuned in, I became forever intertwined with the story of the Pearson family.

Still Processing the Intense "Euphoria" Season 2 Finale? Here's a Recap
Entertainment
Feb 28, 2022

Still Processing the Intense "Euphoria" Season 2 Finale? Here's a Recap

If you're still trying to process the season two "Euphoria" finale, you're not alone.

"Euphoria" Isn't "Glorifying" Substance Use — It's Being Honest About It
Entertainment
Feb 25, 2022

"Euphoria" Isn't "Glorifying" Substance Use — It's Being Honest About It

HBO's "Euphoria" instantly captivated me.

5 Expert Tips For Managing ADHD Symptoms in College
Fitness
Nov 10, 2021

5 Expert Tips For Managing ADHD Symptoms in College

I was diagnosed with ADHD during my freshman year of college, and even though it didn't come as much of a surprise, hearing the official diagnosis was so validating.