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Category: Collected Thoughts

  • The Mythology of the Catty Woman

    For decades, pop culture has sold us a story: women are rivals. Reality TV, Hollywood blockbusters, and social media taught us to expect competition, jealousy, and backstabbing from other women — but how much of it is true? This deep dive into the mythology of the “catty woman” traces how media shaped our expectations of…

  • Ladies, Why Can’t We Just Get Along?

    Ladies, Why Can’t We Just Get Along?

    Why can’t women just support each other? This deep-dive blog post explores the science, sociology, and emotional truth behind female competition, jealousy, and the barriers that keep women from forming strong bonds — and asks what the world would look like if we finally let those walls down. Plus: why male friendships seem so much…

  • Lonely in a Full Life

    A deeply personal reflection on how connection changes across the seasons of life — from the effortless belonging of childhood to the quiet loneliness that can settle into a full and busy adulthood. With insights from sociology and neuroscience, this piece explores why loneliness doesn’t mean the people in your life aren’t enough, and what…

  • The Thread Between Us

    The Thread Between Us

    Explore the science and soul of human connection — why we need it, how loneliness affects us, and practical strategies for building meaningful relationships at every stage of life. From the ease of childhood friendships to the intentional bonds of adulthood, discover how to stay open, stay curious, and find your people — even in…