Portfolio

Here are a few examples of my work. Additional clips available on request.

Dominique moceanu, shannon miller, and dominique dawes take a victory lap

After winning gold in Atlanta as teenagers, three iconic gymnasts reflect on 1996, their influence on women’s sports, and their hopes for the next generation of female athletes. {SELF}

How to exercise during menopause

Whether you work out regularly or you’re just building a fitness habit, exercise can feel harder as you reach menopause, which typically occurs in your 40s or 50s. But that doesn’t mean you should hang up your sneakers. Researchers now understand that women need to train strategically during menopause to accommodate their shifting physiology. {The New York Times}

Suni lee finds her balance

In this exclusive interview for the cover of SELF Magazine, the Olympic all-around gold medalist talks for the first time about the symptoms that led to her recent kidney disease diagnosis, her path to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the pressure to live up to her past self. {SELF}

Crowning achievement

With a fifth world title and an Olympic gold medal, Carissa Moore is firmly in the conversation of who is the greatest surfer of all time. What else does the Champ have to prove? {Red Bulletin}

we need to talk about the acl injuries hanging over the women’s world cup, for the sake of female athletes everywhere

At a time when women’s sports are breaking records and ready to sore, a lack of science is holding them back. {The Boston Globe Magazine}

Running’s Cultural reckoning is long overdue

Since Mary Cain spoke out about the Nike Oregon Project in 2019, a growing wave of young runners have come forward with their own allegations of negligent coaching and toxic team cultures across the sport. {Outside Magazine}

what your period really means for your workout

The menstrual cycle was ignored for years by sports scientists. Now companies and influencers say it’s a crystal ball. {Slate}

Crash Course

Big-wave surfers aren’t professional paramedics, but when something goes down in the ocean they often have a chance to save lives. Go inside the movement to make surfers skilled first responders. {May 2020 issue of The Red Bulletin}

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Women Deserve to Run Without Fear

Eighty-four percent of women we surveyed have been harassed while running. It’s time for that to change. {November 2019 issue of Runner’s World}

The Condition That's Quietly Sidelining Female Athletes

For many, the female athlete triad has stood in the way of lasting success in sports, but researchers are finally starting to understand the condition better—and help women avoid the long-term consequences. {Outside Magazine}

We're Inching Toward Equality for Women in Sports

There's been a recent wave of new policies that support female athletes, with benefits like equal prize money, salary minimums, and maternity leave. Are these measures enough? {Outside Magazine}

Columbia and the dsm: the evolution of psychiatric diagnosis

No resource has had a bigger influence on the field of mental health than the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM). This feature traces the evolution of the DSM and its unique relationship with Columbia University {Columbia Medicine Magazine}

Moving With Joy

We’re often told that staying active is necessary for good health. But working out doesn’t have to be a chore; in fact, finding an activity you love can make it something you look forward to. Here’s how three people with diabetes found a form of exercise that became part of their identity—and how you can find what clicks for you. {Summer 2020 issue of Diabetic Living}

Next Stop: Pelvic Floor

Let’s be honest: When you think of your pelvic floor, you probably imagine it has one job and better do it well. But what if we told you that the muscles (yes, we said muscles!) at the bottom of your pelvis play an important role in supporting every single move you make, getting sexual satisfaction and, of course, preventing something embarrassing from happening when you laugh too hard. {June 2017 issue of Family Circle}

With New Tech, Treadmills Are Getting Trendy

From on-demand and group workouts to virtual running worlds with simulated courses, companies have given the most boring cardio machine a much-needed makeover, much as group cycling studios and spinning classes have revolutionized biking for exercisers. {The Washington Post}

Your Fear of Reinjury Could Get You Hurt Again

And new research shows it may be one reason why women tear their ACLs more often than men. {Outside Magazine}

The Confidence Effect

“Running makes me stronger.” It’s a refrain we hear often in the running community. But for these five women, the confidence gained from logging miles gave them the strength to reimagine their lives, careers, and families. {July/August 2020 issue of Women’s Running Magazine}

People Love Probiotics, But Do They Really Help?

Probiotics are having a moment. They’re touted as the next big superstar in disease prevention and in treatment for ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome, allergies and obesity. However, the enthusiasm for these good-for-you bugs may be getting ahead of the research. {The Washington Post}

California Has a New Equal-Pay Act for Athletes

The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports. {Outside Magazine}

Feeling Stressed? These Wearables Could Help You Relax.

Garmin and Apple are among a recent wave of companies who’ve entered the stress tracking market. Do the products live up to their claims? {Outside Magazine}

Meet the Women of the Red Hook Crit, One of the Wildest Bike Races in the World

Ten years ago, a group of friends gathered to celebrate cycling enthusiast David Trimble's 26th birthday by racing bikes through the cobblestone streets in Red Hook, an industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn. Trimble never expected this gathering to morph into a wildly popular four-city, world-class track bike criterium (crit for short) circuit. {espnW}

Humans Actually Love to Suffer, Which May Be Why Ultra-Endurance Events are Booming

{Men's Journal}

Can Analyzing Your Spit and Blood Make You a Better Athlete?

Maybe—but the science still has some catching up to do. {VICE}

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What is Herd Immunity, Anyway?

With the novel coronavirus continuing to spread across the world, you've probably heard health officials talk about herd immunity as one way to get the virus under control. {LIVESTRONG}

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Inflammation Take-Down

Inflammation is part of your body’s natural defenses. But when it goes into overdrive, sparked by factors like poor diet, obesity and smoking, it can cause a host of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and even depression. Tame the inflammation tiger with these strategies. {May/June 2018 issue of Eating Well)