PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the line3d ago633d ago63
Joan WestenbergThe Bait-and-Switch Crisis: A Dangerous Disconnect Between Headlines and ContentIn their ruthless quest for clicks and attention, headline editors — and let’s be clear, it’s usually editors, not journalists — are…Just nowJust now
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: The Overton Window ExplainedUnderstanding the Overton Window: How Crazy Ideas Become Mainstream20h ago120h ago1
Joan WestenbergNobody Who Says They’re “Just Asking Questions” Actually Wants an AnswerSocial media has given rise to armies of self-proclaimed skeptics and truth-seekers who wouldn’t know the truth if it slapped them in the…22h ago322h ago3
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…2d ago2d 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…2d ago182d ago18
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…3d ago593d ago59
Joan WestenbergMake Small Men Feel Small AgainWe’ve been tiptoeing around the assholes for far too long.5d ago435d ago43
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…Jul 2937Jul 2937