PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the line4d ago634d ago63
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: Writing Coaches Are a ScamExposing the Myth of the Six-Figure Writing Guru5h ago25h ago2
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…11h ago411h ago4
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: The Overton Window ExplainedUnderstanding the Overton Window: How Crazy Ideas Become Mainstream1d ago11d 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…1d ago31d 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…3d ago3d 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…3d ago213d ago21
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…4d ago614d ago61
Joan WestenbergMake Small Men Feel Small AgainWe’ve been tiptoeing around the assholes for far too long.5d ago445d ago44