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Covers:  Health, wellness, social science, culture, lifestyle, luxury travel, joy, psychology, and meaning.
Journalist & storyteller | 230+ LA Times stories | Elle, CNN, Shondaland & more | Culture, social science, well-being & travel |The art & science of living well

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Author & Journalist | Editor-in-Chief, Well Happy Thrive
Expert interviews. Narrative depth. Science-backed storytelling.
Bylines: LA Times (230+), Elle, CNN, Marie Claire, Town & Country, Templeton Ideas & more.
Covers: health, wellness, social science, culture, luxury travel, lifestyle, joy, psychology, and meaning.
NPR guest • Substack: wellhappythrive.substack.com

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The key to a happy life? Gratitude that goes beyond Thanksgiving

The key to a happy life? Gratitude that goes beyond Thanksgiving

The importance of gratitude goes beyond a picture-perfect Thanksgiving tableau. Many experts believe that fee…

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The outdoors are calling, and we've got ideas for 'roughing it' in style

The outdoors are calling, and we've got ideas for 'roughing it' in style

California is rich with recreational areas where we can enjoy woods, mountains, lakes and ocean vistas. For t…

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13 surefire ways to tap into your creativity

13 surefire ways to tap into your creativity

Here in L.A., many a "creative" crafts vision boards, recites affirmations and generally begs and barters wit…

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Why filmmaker David Lynch says Transcendental Meditation is the secret to success

Why filmmaker David Lynch says Transcendental Meditation is the secret to success

David Lynch says he hasn't missed a day of Transcendental Meditation since he started practicing it 43 years …

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Richard Branson's Workout Routine is Absolutely Insane

Richard Branson's Workout Routine is Absolutely Insane

Billionaire businessman and serial entrepreneur Richard Branson is on a quest to get you, and everyone else o…

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What does the color 'nude' mean now in an increasingly diverse world?

What does the color 'nude' mean now in an increasingly diverse world?

There's a "nude" revolution going on. The colors "nude" and "flesh" used to be synonymous with lighter skin s…

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The Science of Summer Awe and How to Find More of It

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By Alene Dawson Verified
| Well Happy Thrive
Summer awe, in three acts: spectacle, the cosmos, and nature. From eclipses, meteor showers, and fireflies to s’mores beside soaring redwoods and music under the stars, we explore the science of awe, talk with the Hollywood Bowl about how they create their famous summertime fireworks spectacular, and share ways to find more wonder before summer ends. Ah, summer. A season filled with outdoor concerts. Fireflies and fireworks. The Perseid meteor shower and star-filled skies.
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Your Hobby May Be Doing More for Your Brain Than You Think

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By Alene Dawson Verified
| Well Happy Thrive
Calling all knitters, needle-pointers, gardeners, and potters! Woodworkers, birdwatchers, archers, and amateur bakers! Quilters, musicians, jigsaw-puzzle enthusiasts, gamers, and more! Are you someone who has become emotionally invested in the success of a single tomato plant? Perfecting your great-grandmother’s lemon meringue recipe? Surprisingly competitive about your pickleball game? For years, hobbies got filed under “nice to have” — something squeezed in after the “real” work of life was done.
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The Outrage Spiral—What Can Help Us Break the Cycle?

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By Alene Dawson Verified
| John Templeton Foundation
On a crisp May evening, as the sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean, dozens of scientists and entertainment notables gathered in Santa Monica, California for an event hosted by the National Academy of Sciences and the John Templeton Foundation.
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