Debunking “Lucky Girl Syndrome” (Parents Interview)

February 7, 2023

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

Debunking “Lucky Girl Syndrome” (Parents Interview)

What is Lucky Girl Syndrome? Read why is it’s appealing - and harmful - and what to do instead.

February 3, 2023

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

My Body is Wrecked, but My Grammar is Stellar

February 3, 2023

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

My Body is Wrecked, but My Grammar is Stellar

Note: Chronic Illness Humor

How does one properly, grammatically, describe their chronic illness experiences?

James Thurber figured it out all the way back in 1931, in his parody Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Guide to English Usage

In this excerpt, he combines humor, formal grammar, and surprisingly solid advice on describing an invisible illness.

January 24, 2023

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

The Toll of Long Covid

January 24, 2023

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

Long Covid comes with physical, financial, and emotional consequences. Hear from patients, researchers, and therapist-advocates about their experiences.

August 28, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

Strategies for dealing with depression (Talkspace Interview)

August 28, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

Strategies for dealing with depression (Talkspace Interview)

How can we deal with depression when it feels like it can swallow up everything? Here’s what I told a writer from Talkspace.

August 13, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

parents, teens

Unnecessarily gendered products - What are they saying?

August 13, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

parents, teens

Unnecessarily gendered products - What are they saying?

Where do we learn about gender? Often, advertisements and products help shape our ideas of who we and others should be. Let’s look at some of the worst gendered products and what they tell us.

July 25, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

teens

Interview in Allure - Selfies for Self-confidence

July 25, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

teens

Interview in Allure - Selfies for Self-confidence

Recently, I was interviewed in Allure. We talked about how selfies can help trans and nonbinary people reclaim their self-image and the pitfalls of living online.

July 17, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

parents, teens

How to stop procrastinating homework (and other chores)

July 17, 2019

Kimberly Vered Shashoua

parents, teens

How to stop procrastinating homework (and other chores)

Procrastination. Everyone does it from time to time. If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of putting things off over and over again, it can become a problem. Here’s how to knock it out and get on with your life!