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Mara Shapshay

Mara Shapshay

I’m Proof The Recovery Model Works

If it wasn’t for the recovery model, I would not be alive today. Believe me when I say that I wasn’t a rocket to stardom. It took me four…

Sep 10, 2020

I’m Proof The Recovery Model Works

Sep 10, 2020

Mara Shapshay

10 Tips To Maintain Your Mental Health While Online Dating

I am a mental health advocate so I am more attuned to the circus of bad behavior and mental disorders that run rampant on dating sites…

Aug 22, 2018

10 Tips To Maintain Your Mental Health While Online Dating

Aug 22, 2018

Mara Shapshay

Fielding Edlow’s Life is Bitter Sweet

Apr 4, 2017

Fielding Edlow’s Life is Bitter Sweet

Apr 4, 2017

Mara Shapshay

Carrie Fisher Saved My Life

Here is my latest article on LA Magazine.

Jan 13, 2017

Jan 13, 2017

Mara Shapshay

Getting Over Election Disappointment, In 10 Easy Steps

I watched the election coverage last night and wanted to be in the fetal position in my shower. I’m from Massachusetts, then moved to NYC…

Nov 9, 2016

Getting Over Election Disappointment, In 10 Easy Steps

Nov 9, 2016

Mara Shapshay

What People Think About You Is None of Your Business

One of the greatest things I learned in recovery is that it is none of my business what others think about me. Now, in theory not caring…

Nov 7, 2016

What People Think About You Is None of Your Business

Nov 7, 2016

Mara Shapshay

Are You a Perpetual Victim? — 7 Ways to Stop Speaking Victimese

There are two languages I speak fluently, English and victimese. I seriously feel victimized in L.A. traffic or when Starbucks runs out of…

Sep 30, 2016

Are You a Perpetual Victim? — 7 Ways to Stop Speaking Victimese

Sep 30, 2016

Mara Shapshay

An Icon Took Me In

In 2005, when I was new to recovery and didn’t have anywhere to live, a celebrity allowed me to live with her. I love being able to stand…

Sep 27, 2016

Sep 27, 2016

Mara Shapshay

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

I made these last week and these cupcakes are so great. They’re moist and spicy because of all those great pumpkin pie spices. The cream…

Sep 24, 2016

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Sep 24, 2016

Mara Shapshay

Anxiety is the New Black

Anxiety is in vogue. It used to be the Birkin bag that was in vogue, but now it’s good old fashioned, heart palpitating panic. Everyone is…

Sep 23, 2016

Anxiety is the New Black

Sep 23, 2016

Mara Shapshay

Mara Shapshay

Writer/Comedian/Baker/Amateur Therapist — Contributor for The Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, The Jewish Journal, The Hollywood Journal (selfworthdiet.com)

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