PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the line2d ago632d ago63
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: Hustle Culture is F**king CringeWe are not machines. We cannot sustainably operate at maximum output for 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our brains and bodies need rest…1d ago1d ago
Joan WestenbergThe Art of Looking Like An IdiotI want to talk about fear. Not the heart-pounding, adrenaline-rushing kind that makes you want to run from a bear — the quiet, insidious…1d ago101d ago10
Joan WestenbergWords for Sale: How ‘Writing Coaches’ Exploit Aspiring AuthorsI am sick-to-fucking-death of the self-proclaimed writing gurus who swear they’re raking in six figures a year from their craft. Spoiler…2d ago232d ago23
Joan WestenbergMake Small Men Feel Small AgainWe’ve been tiptoeing around the assholes for far too long.3d ago323d ago32
Joan WestenbergThe Overton Window: An ExplainerYou know how you’ll hear a politician say something and think, “Holy shit, did they really just say that out loud?”4d ago44d ago4
Joan WestenbergHustle Culture is Fucking CringeFor too long, we’ve glorified the idea of sacrificing everything — health, relationships, sanity — at the altar of success and…5d ago325d ago32
Joan WestenbergWhen Does Self-Care Become Narcissism?“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”Jul 2532Jul 2532