The Reading Room
One thoughtful read. Every Wednesday.
WELL-BENT is my weekly newsletter exploring health, behavior, motherhood, consumer wellness, and modern life through evidence—not fear, hype, or false certainty.
Every Wednesday I publish one carefully reported story designed to help readers understand their health, navigate decisions, and figure out what's worth their time, money, and attention—and what's just marketing noise.
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A few favorite essays to begin with.
Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?
The problem with birth plans
You don't need a full home gym. You probably just need this.
The tiny habit that reduces your BPA exposure (without trying)
The best mineral sunscreens I've tested (with no white cast)
The high-protein energy balls I keep making (when I just can't drink another shake)
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Get curious. Explore.
Mental health, behavior, resilience, and the psychology behind everyday decisions.
Pregnancy, postpartum identity, and the realities of being a parent today.
Evidence-based takes on food, supplements, and what actually matters for your health.
The routines, products, and everyday choices that shape how we live.
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Recurring columns worth following.
These recurring columns are some of my favorite ways to explore evidence, test ideas, and share what's genuinely earned a place in my own life.
EXPERIMENTS
I test wellness products, habits, and trends firsthand so you don't have to—then share what worked and what didn't.
MICROHABITS
Small, evidence-informed changes that can actually move the needle.
REALITY CHECK
Evidence-based looks at wellness products, trends, and health claims. No overstated risks. No exaggerated promises.
RECIPES ON REPEAT
The meals, snacks, and drinks that have earned a permanent spot in my own kitchen.
The Archive
The complete archive lives on Substack.
Every WELL-BENT essay, delivered every Wednesday and available anytime.
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