Advice
Guidance, tools, and frameworks to help you live a better life.
👁 Why you should keep your therapy session even when you don’t have anything to talk about
Toughing out that awkward silence can help deeper issues come to the surface.
👁 How much should I have in common with my significant other?
I like camping. My partner doesn’t. How will we make it work?
👁 How can you prepare your kids for AI’s disruption to the job market?
Hint: The best educational choice you can make for your child might not focus on your child at all.
👁 What to say to relatives who love to needle you about politics
If you’re about 30 seconds away from completely losing your cool with a family member, read this.
Solitude is necessary for a well-balanced social life — here’s how to make it truly restorative.
👁 The secret to successful conversations with strangers
How to turn new people into new friends.
How to think about what’s best for your child — and for all the other children, too.
We can get distracted sometimes. Here’s how to make your loved ones feel truly heard.
👁 I’m a semi-successful adult with a decent job. Why do financial conversations still make me feel clueless?
A lot of people find money stuff overwhelming — but it’s never too late to start educating yourself.
👁 Do you need to know who you’d be without antidepressants?
After years on psychiatric drugs, some ask if they owe it to themselves to try coming off the medication.
👁 The ugly emotion pregnant people aren’t supposed to talk about
I feel guilty about how much I hate being pregnant. Experts say I shouldn’t.
👁 4 ways people try to make their lives meaningful — and the one that works best for you
A new theory about why human beings evolved the need to feel purpose.
👁 The fine line between healthy confidence and delusion
You just have to strike a balance between optimism and realism.
👁 So you owe the IRS a lot of money? Here’s what to do.
This doesn’t mean you did anything wrong — and there are plenty of ways to dig yourself out.
If you’re afraid to deal with your taxes, hiring an accountant will change your life.
👁 A guide to finding meaning at work in the age of AI
You don’t have to give up on a profession you love and become a plumber.
I’m 37 and pregnant with twins. Is it time?
America’s clutter problem, explained.
How a man who calls himself Kismai built a cult following around lipase and “spa day.”
It’s not just about budgeting, but how you want your money to make you feel in this new phase of life.
👁 The honest conversation about antidepressants I wish my psychiatrist had with me
How to think about long-term use, dependence, and withdrawal — according to a professional.
👁 How to feel okay about your body in the age of Ozempic
There are ways to actively resist the idea that your life would be better if you lost some weight.
Is sugar really that bad for you? Well, what kind of sugar are we talking about?
👁 Why people are craving a different kind of therapy right now
A psychiatrist explains why Internal Family Systems is having a moment, despite its lack of evidence.
👁 One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?
Why so many people are obsessed with Internal Family Systems, even though its claims are dubious.
It’s possible to survive — and maybe even thrive — during the coldest months of the year.
👁 You want a baby. Is it ethical to choose surrogacy?
The line between medically necessary and elective surrogacy isn’t as tidy as people assume.
People are suddenly very concerned about the powerhouse of the cell.
👁 Your friends are still acting like everything is normal in America. What do you do?
All Americans live in a “dual state.” Here’s what that means — and how to help others see it.
👁 How to break free of “money dysmorphia” — and 3 other tips on generosity
Giving away your money can feel great, if you do it right.
You were told you’d change the world. But there’s a better way to think about your potential.
👁 Is it okay if I don’t love my partner all the time?
What you’re feeling is ambivalence. It can be a good thing.
👁 You don’t need better boundaries. You need a better framework.
“Setting boundaries” is broken — but there’s a different way to think about caring for yourself and others.
Resistance to exploitative AI starts with building a movement.
👁 You should be having more slumber parties with your friends
Everyone can benefit from an overnight hang with their pals.
A guide to venting without annoying everyone you know.
👁 Think your AI chatbot has become conscious? Here’s what to do.
If you believe there’s a soul trapped inside ChatGPT, I have good news for you.
It’s not millennial cringe to wonder if you can enjoy the work of problematic artists.
👁 Therapy will make you ready for a relationship — and other mental health myths — debunked
Decoding online “psychobabble” with a real therapist.
