Portfolio

Portfolio
Publications I've written for. You can find more information about my private client work here.

Recent clips loosely organized by topic

Identity & relationships:

Voices On Addiction: Speaking Ill Of The Dead - The Rumpus.net
I moved to a different continent so I wouldn’t have to take care of my sick mother
She moved from Germany to Montana when her mom got sick to avoid becoming her caregiver. The geographic distance maintained their relationship.
My Mom Would’ve Been Thrilled To Know I Was Queer. Instead, I Stayed Closeted For 25 Years.
“The heteronormative life I’d chosen was largely a big ‘f**k you’ to my mother. But in my attempt to be different from her, I inadvertently rejected parts of myself.”

Parenting:

I Thought Parents Who Forgot Their Kids In Their Cars Were Monsters. Then I Did It.
“How could I have done this? Why hadn’t I paid more attention? I hated myself.”
I Banned My Kid From Social Media & I Regret Nothing
My daughter even agrees with me.
I’m the mom of 6 teenagers. For me, witnessing is the most underrated parenting tool.
The author shares her tips on how to parent teenagers, including holding space for uncomfortable conversations whenever they happen.
How To Become A More Selfish Parent
It’s hard telling people you don’t want to have kids. They look at you suspicious, eyebrows arched up nearly into their hairlines. It…

Health and wellness:

How music helped me leverage my repressed rage for transformational change — Medicinal Media
Anger is often a repressed emotion, but music can provide therapy and catharsis. People can channel their rage through song and express their feelings in a therapeutic way to cope with stress. Artists and genres like Cardi B, heavy rock, and metal provide outlets for self-expression and musical reme
Creative Nonfiction Series: The Single Pull-Up Challenge — Blog — Sport Stories Press
April 2023 Issue | Breathwork Is All the Rage Right Now, But Does It Work?
Breathwork can support relaxation and help address stress and trauma for some people.

Emerging technology and innovation:

I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What Happened
Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.

Podcast episodes I got to be a guest on:

VBB 259: Juliane Bergmann — Parenting And The Illusion of Control! - VIRGIN BEAUTY BITCH
I Thought Parents Who Forgot Their Kids In Their Cars Were Monsters. Then I Did It! Juliane Bergmann shares every parents worst nightmare.
VBB 245 Juliane Bergmann: Who Are You When You’re Not Trying To Impress Others? - VIRGIN BEAUTY BITCH
Here you’ll find individuals making a difference and conversations that matter. This week the beginning of Pride and Personal Self Awareness.