This year has forced us to sit with uncertainty, and drop expectations– but it has also allowed us to find joy in unique and creative ways. Here are some reminders for the 2020 holiday season

Life, Honestly


20 things I learned before 20
Now that I realize I am the oldest I have ever been, I thought it would be appropriate to share 20 things I learned before I turned 20. Here they are in no particular order: 1. My parents are the…
Gut Health

How To Thrive In College With Chronic Illness
Navigating college with a chronic illness isn’t an easy task. While my friends are stressing over getting into bars, assignments, or internships I often find myself stressing over health insurance, balancing my energy and medications, and finding the time to…

Life As A Medical Mystery
“Hi! My name is Kristen, I love to dance, eat chocolate chips, I’m a blogger…. Oh, and I have undiagnosed tummy problems.” Ok, so maybe that isn’t the most graceful way to introduce myself, but you get the point. Although…
Opinions

EPISODE 6: How to Handle Social Media Addiction and Create Healthy Boundaries with Clara Wasserman from the LOG OFF Movement
SHOW NOTES Do you find yourself checking your phone multiple times during the day? Has your screen time skyrocketed since quarantine? I can promise you– you are not alone. To learn more about social media addiction, I chatted with Clara…

EPISODE 5: How to Find Support Through Social Media and Masculinity with Callum Schofield
Show Notes: On this episode, I chatted with podcast host, student, stuttering advocate, and aspiring comedian Callum Schofield. We talked about self-esteem, masculinity, and how representation in the media affects us. Callum shared how social media has shaped his view…

EPISODE 4: Dating in the Insta-Age with Nicole Tipon
show notes New to the online dating world? Don’t know where to begin? Me too! In this episode, I chatted with Nicole, the host of the Modern Romance Podcast to answer all of our questions we have about social media…