I know there are about 198230123 posts on the internet about how great running is. Search “benefits of running” and you can probably find an overwhelming number of listicles. They talk about clarity, peace of mind, and the AMAZING endorphins you get. But, I’d like to just add one more post to the lot, so…
Knock, knock. I pulled back the large door and stepped into the room. It was early in the morning, just after 6am. She was lying in bed, awake. Her gaunt frame swam within her hospital gown. Her hair was growing back, just longer than a buzz cut. Her cheeks were sunken in. She looked child…
Contraception can be one of the most stressful things to think about. There are so many different options out there that it’s super easy to get overwhelmed. Pill, patch, IUD… What is the best option for you? Read below to find out 7 things that are super important to consider before talking to your doctor…
About a month ago, Netflix released a documentary called Theatre of Life. The film follows Massimo Bottura, a world-renowned chef as he tries to tackle food waste. His restaurant Osteria Francescana was named best restaurant in 2016 and was even featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table. He asks, what if we could tackle hunger with food waste? You…
I was very fortunate to take part in a workshop called Her Braids last week. The workshop is led by Sunshine Quem Tenasco. She is the founder of Her Braids and is an Indigenous woman (Anishinabe) from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Quebec. Her workshop is a three hour session that teaches people how to do traditional beadwork.…
Originally published on Unwritten, modified for my blog! I used to work a job that often required me to work around 60 hours a week. The days were long and my body carried a lot of tension. One day, I had this strong sense that I should turn to something like meditation to help me better understand…
Is it November already? Hard to believe that we’re already more than two months deep into the school year. I always find October to be one of the hardest months of the year. Maybe it’s because the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. Or maybe it’s just because I’m equally as…
_ When I started med school I told myself that I was finally going to dedicate to meal prepping early in the week. Not only would it make my life easier, but I was guaranteed to save $$ and also eat healthier. Problem: I’m a pescetarian and prepping protein that isn’t chicken is expensive and…
_ Originally published on Unwritten It’s the beginning of fall, and naturally you are trying to get your life together. The days are slowly getting shorter and you’re trying to figure out how the heck you can work off those extra summer margaritas. Because, you know, WINTER IS COMING. Regretfully, it’ll be bikini season again…