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Sarah Z.
Mar 24, 20226 min read
"You Look Melancholy and Tense," Said My Therapist (but That's Just My Face).
My History of Mental Illness and Health. This was a while back. My hair isn't blue and white anymore, but that tight, defensive look on...
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Sarah Z.
Mar 16, 20228 min read
Excerpt From My New Book
***Subscribers, thanks for reading! If you missed them, I've dropped a few excerpts of this new book along the way- it's a road trip book...
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Sarah Z.
Mar 15, 20223 min read
Is It Easier For You to Love Than Be Loved? Yeah, Same.
As I learn more about authenticity and vulnerability I realize how good I am at reflecting other people's sunshine back onto them and...
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Sarah Z.
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Do Our Brains Need Us to Be Nice To Ourselves to Thrive? Can I Fix That in Mine?!
I recently completed an 8 week writing seminar where they send you a daily prompt and set you up with a partner (that rotates weekly) and...
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Sarah Z.
Mar 9, 20220 min read
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Feb 23, 20223 min read
10 Things That Stop Me From Being My Sexy, Powerful Self
On being 'Wanted' Versus 'Wantable,' and 'Loved' Versus 'Lovable' So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sense of...
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Sarah Z.
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Review: Three New Shows- "How I Met Your Father," "Pivoting," and "Somebody Somewhere."
Pivoting- 3/5 stars. Going into these pilots, I had different expectations. I've been seeing reviews for "Pivoting"- starring Ginnifer...
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Sarah Z.
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Marriage; Does Half Plus Half Make Whole?
Spoiler alert: No. I was recently interviewing a sex therapist out of Los Angeles for an article I'm writing. I like to drop this into...
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Sarah Z.
Feb 4, 20221 min read
We Don't Need ANOTHER Diet
10 techniques for eating healthy in the New Year, from an Intuitive Eating Counselor (read the full article and explanation of Intuitive...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 28, 20225 min read
THERAPY WORKS: And a Series of Colossally Dumb Events
Last week I competed in my eighth or ninth NYCMidnight writing contest. I really enjoy them and have learned a lot over the years writing...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 20, 20222 min read
My Dog Ate My Attempt at Good Parenting
The mother was dressed in clean clothes and had taken a shower and applied deoderant. This was one of her better-smelling days. She had...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
I'm apparently the only person on the planet who didn't love this 2020 book. Everyone is talking about it and cherishing it in their...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Raising Kids Among Zombies
There are always threats that you fear will harm your kids- and as they age, the threats go from the purely physical kind to the physical...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Anyone Doing Dry January? Dry 2022? Dry Life?
Between my 39th and 40th birthdays, I abstained from alcohol. I realized how much I’d been using it to try to dull anxiety in charged...
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Sarah Z.
Jan 7, 20228 min read
A Little Port With Your Murder? (Part III, "A Cozy Murder in a Cozy English Village")
If you haven't read Part II or Part I yet, please do! Part III and on are only available for subscribers, because happy endings cost. ;)...
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Sarah Z.
Dec 24, 20213 min read
It Just Takes One Person & Lessons From My Therapist
A few weeks ago I did a virtual visit with a new PCP so that I could get a refill on my Zoloft. I've been taking the same dose for years...
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Sarah Z.
Dec 16, 20217 min read
The Proust Questionnaire (As Seen in Vanity Fair)
A while back, I did a "40-Over-40" boudoir photo shoot. I didn't get very neked for it, because I'm a raging prude, but I did feel...
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Sarah Z.
Dec 16, 202110 min read
Part 2: A Cozy Murder in a Cozy English Village (WITH A CASTLE!)
Read Part 1 of "A Cozy Murder in a Cozy English Village" before starting Part 2! If you haven't yet subscribed to my page, please do!...
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Sarah Z.
Dec 10, 20214 min read
Dear New Therapist in My PhoneÂ
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but…that's why we're here. First of all, I’ve been searching for a new therapist in fits and...
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Sarah Z.
Dec 9, 20217 min read
Part 1: A Cozy Murder in a Cozy English Village (It's Cozy)
(This is part ONE of a serial short story I will be dropping in installments. If you haven't already, subscribe and you'll get alerts in...
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