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Michelle Polizzi

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Denver
As seen in: The Denver Post, Medium, MSN, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, HuffPost, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo News New Zealand and
Covers:  Healthy lifestyle, wellness and luxury travel, outdoors + adventure, science, non-alcoholic drinks, sober living, health equity, sustainability, mental health, women's health, beauty, clean living
Doesn't Cover: Alcohol/tobacco/THC Supplements, unless there's a study behind it
Writer. Essayist. @huffpost @slate @businessinsider @herstryblg @bitchmedia @Parademagazine etc. Author of MODEL HOME, a memoir, rep'd by @lgrliterary.

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Michelle has worked as an independent writer since 2014 and her main beats are travel, health/fitness, beauty, equity, and culture. Born and raised in Upstate New York, she now lives in Denver. Michelle is represented by Victoria Skurnick at Levine Greenberg Rostan literary agency.

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The Antidote to Doomscrolling? The Analog Bag. Here's How to Create Your Own

The Antidote to Doomscrolling? The Analog Bag. Here's How to Create Your Own

Sick of the mindless scrolling? Come along as we explore a new trend that promises to help you kick social me…

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It's 2026 ... So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here's the Reason for This Nostalgi...

It's 2026 ... So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here's the Reason for This Nostalgi...

It wasn't the best year that ever existed, but there's actual science behind the reason we can't stop reminis…

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Why Thousands in Recovery Are Turning to This Sober Fitness Community

Why Thousands in Recovery Are Turning to This Sober Fitness Community

With free fitness classes, community spaces, and retreats, The Phoenix helps people in recovery find a sense …

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Why More Lifters Are Questioning Kratom, Bodybuilding's Viral 'Natural' Booster

Why More Lifters Are Questioning Kratom, Bodybuilding's Viral 'Natural' Booster

Experts explain what bodybuilders need to know about using kratom for pain relief and performance, including …

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Viral Aussie Gumboots Are Worth the Hype: Merry People Tully Ankle Rain Boot Review

Viral Aussie Gumboots Are Worth the Hype: Merry People Tully Ankle Rain Boot Review

Merry People's Tully Ankle Rain Boots unite form and function with a waterproof rubber construction, a neopre…

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Nestled In A Majestic Montana Valley, This Mountain Town Hosts The Real Yellowstone Ranch - Islan...

Nestled In A Majestic Montana Valley, This Mountain Town Hosts The Real Yellowstone Ranch - Islan...

Perched on the banks of the Bitterroot River is the real Dutton ranch used in the hit show "Yellowstone," nes…

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Perfectly Sized With Muscle to Spare: Cotopaxi Coraza Hard-Sided Carry-On Review

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By Michelle Polizzi Verified, Selena Kukic
| GearJunkie Verified
I hate checking a bag. Waiting at an airport luggage carousel with a bunch of other weary travelers after a long flight is not my idea of a good time. I’d rather pack light and rewear certain items than bring a giant bag with things I likely won’t need. This all means I demand a good amount of durability and capacity from a carry-on bag, and with the Coraza luggage from Cotopaxi, I get all of those needs met.
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Can you grow a lemon tree in low-humidity Colorado? The answer might surprise you.

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By Michelle Polizzi Verified
| The Denver Post Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Michelle Polizzi, Special to The Denver Post Despite our dry environment, you can raise tropical plants with the proper care and conditions. When considering which plants to grow in your Colorado garden, a lemon tree may not be the first that comes to mind. But Troy Cobb, greenhouse manager at Fort Collins Nursery, said citrus and other fruiting tropical plants can actually thrive in our dry conditions. All it takes is the right care, at the right time.
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5 Hidden Kentucky Bourbon Towns Full Of History And Flavor

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By Michelle Polizzi Verified
| Flipboard
I Tried Fabletics' New YITTY Swim Collection In Miami BRB, working from beach. We’ve reached the time of year where I can feel the hot weather on the horizon, but in my home of New York City, it’s been …
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