PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the line1d ago621d ago62
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…1h ago1h 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…4h ago44h ago4
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…1d ago101d ago10
Joan WestenbergMake Small Men Feel Small AgainWe’ve been tiptoeing around the assholes for far too long.2d ago232d ago23
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?”3d ago43d 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…4d ago294d ago29
Joan WestenbergWhen Does Self-Care Become Narcissism?“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”Jul 2532Jul 2532