Seeking well-researched mental health articles — I’m thrilled to announce that I’m looking for health writers, medical journalists, licensed therapists, physicians, registered dietitians, and other experienced writers and authors to pitch and take original bylined writing assignments on mental health topics of all kinds for MeetMonarch.com. Article length ranges from 1,000–3,000 words, based on the specific…

I appreciated hearing from Smita about the power of storytelling and data together. Also, I enjoyed the anecdote of how she came to appreciate the power of storytelling as a youg girl seeing commercials on TV.

Experts at the time still believed a woman’s uterus could fall out from basketball or distance running — This year’s 2022 126th Boston Marathon marks the 55th anniversary of the first time a registered female runner completed the famous race: Kathrine Switzer in 1967. Medical experts at the time claimed distance running wasn’t good for females’ Only 55 years ago American women were told they were too fragile to run marathon distances, which were for male runners only.

I’ll share the simple everyday stress-busting secret he taught me — While my career in the wellness industry ironically had its share of stress, it also granted me opportunities to speak with — and meditate with — renowned experts including physician and bestselling author Deepak Chopra, a leader in mind-body medicine. One of the most actionable and life-changing secrets Chopra shared…

Devour this darkly comedic takedown of influencer culture — Leigh Stein’s Self Care skewers the world of woke quasi-feminist Millennial VC-backed start-ups. After a decade working in the weird world of women-centric wellness websites, I can attest to the accuracy of the dark truths revealed in this expertly executed observational comedy. This story is the darkly satirical celery juice…

Our book sits on store shelves nationwide, alongside Audre Lorde and Angela Davis — When I lost my job running a digital storytelling team at a buzzy Bay Area start-up at the beginning of the pandemic, encouragement from a community of dear friends — artists, friends, colleagues, and mentors, called me back to my writing. My own writing. It’s an important distinction. After a…

The simple steps to make a Hot Toddy for all rightfully curious souls — If you have a sore throat, or a cough, or a cold, or you’re just plain freezing cold — like I am all year round — it might be time to try America’s favorite hot cocktail. Yes, I’m talking about a drink that has saved me from laryngitis many times…

What to eat and how to train to run a big race in 2023 — The news coverage of this year’s 126th Boston Marathon might have you feeling amped to run a race of your own in 2023. If so, I believe in you. And I’ll share the plan that will make your dream a reality. In April 2017, I accomplished a bucket-list goal —…

4 tips and stretches to address neck and back pain — Hey, you. Reading this on your mobile phone? Been experiencing jaw pain, headaches, and neck and back pain? If so, you may be wondering how to fix “nerd neck.” (No judgment!) Lately, it’s becoming more of a widespread issue. Over the past 8–10 years I’ve suffered quite a bit from…