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This Cookbook Author Just Turned My Favorite Soup into a Salad and I'm Obsessed

Vegan tom kha noodle salad (!) with seared mushrooms.

34 mins ago

Issue #228: One (Emotional) Battle (with Myself) After Another

Not the start to 2026 I expected…

Jan 6

Sunday Edition: How I'm Beginning This Year with a 'New Year Reset'

9 ways to reset and realign.

Jan 4

Issue #227: My 10+ Favorite Books, Shows, Movies, and Albums from 2025

Only the best recommendations.

Dec 30, 2025

Issue #226: 19+ Things I'm Obsessed with from 2025

Leaned so hard into how I *feel*

Dec 23, 2025

Popular Issues

Issue #228: One (Emotional) Battle (with Myself) After Another

Not the start to 2026 I expected…

Jan 6

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4, 2025

Issue #218: A Complete Tour of My Obsessively-Designed Van

A tiny-space dream, TBH. 🎥

Oct 28, 2025

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Obsessively-curated recommendations and reflections, best served with coffee.

Podcasts

Morning Person Podcast

A Vlog of My First Week Solo (!) in the Van

Relationships

My Friend's 'Two List' Method for Getting Over Any Breakup

Nov 14, 2025

Issue #219: My Recent Breakup and the Magic of Not Knowing Where Your Life is Headed

It's been a wild few weeks.

Nov 4, 2025

Issue #215: How to Keep Having ‘Good Sex’ in a Long-Term Relationship

From someone who lost and found it.

Oct 7, 2025

Issue #210: How to Keep Love Alive in a Relationship (And When to Leave It)

Staying in love after the fall.

Sep 2, 2025

Issue #205: Getting Divorced Made Me Realize I Had Approached Dating All Wrong

Let's talk about love.

Jul 29, 2025

Routines and Rituals

Issue #226: 19+ Things I'm Obsessed with from 2025

Leaned so hard into how I *feel*

Dec 23, 2025

Issue #224: A Realistic Day in the Life in My Van

🎥 Watch now!

Dec 9, 2025

Issue #222: 12+ Wellness Products I'm Coveting After Staying with My Nutritionist Friend

An insanely effective wind-down gummy.

Nov 25, 2025

How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

🎥 A step-by-step video tutorial!

Nov 1, 2025

Food and Recipes

This Cookbook Author Just Turned My Favorite Soup into a Salad and I'm Obsessed

Vegan tom kha noodle salad (!) with seared mushrooms.

34 mins ago

Issue #222: 12+ Wellness Products I'm Coveting After Staying with My Nutritionist Friend

An insanely effective wind-down gummy.

Nov 25, 2025

A Seriously Good Cardamom-Carrot Loaf Cake for Thanksgiving Morning

And other turkey day tips, no matter your plans!

Nov 21, 2025 • Leslie Stephens

How to Make a Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

🎥 A step-by-step video tutorial!

Nov 1, 2025

Let's Get Personal

Issue #228: One (Emotional) Battle (with Myself) After Another

Not the start to 2026 I expected…

Jan 6

Issue #226: 19+ Things I'm Obsessed with from 2025

Leaned so hard into how I *feel*

Dec 23, 2025

Issue #225: The Cost (and Beauty) of Following Your Gut

On the lives we leave—and the ones that feel truer

Dec 16, 2025

Issue #223: Your Most-Asked Questions About the Van and More

Let's get into this AMA.

Dec 2, 2025

Issue #221: The Spiritual Practice I Learned from My Favorite Poets

This Mary Oliver poem is packed with wisdom.

Nov 18, 2025

Travel

Obsessively Curated Travel Guides (and Exclusive Maps!) to 15+ Must-Visit Destinations

With downloadable Google Maps.

Nov 7, 2025

Sunday Edition: I've Traveled Most Weekends This Summer—Here's Everything I Keep in My Toiletries Bag

Plus highlights from the week!

Aug 17, 2025

How Missoula, Montana Stole My Heart and a Curated Travel Guide

I'd move here in an instant.

Jul 5, 2025 • Leslie Stephens

Issue #199: A Recap of My 10-Day Trip to Guatemala and a Local's Guide to Antigua

Plus, 3 brilliant things I packed.

Jun 17, 2025

Fashion and Design

Issue #209: The 10 Most-Worn Everyday Pieces in My Closet

And how to create an outfit that doesn’t ‘expire.’

Aug 26, 2025

Issue #203: Every Product, Tip, and Recommendation from a Girls' Weekend

No gate-keeping here.

Jul 15, 2025

Issue #181: My "No Buy" Year is Already the Best Decision I've Made in 2025

Plus a conversation with Jess Kirby all about hers.

Feb 11, 2025

Issue #152: My To-Do List Method and 3 Effortless, Heatwave-Proof Outfits

Plus, how to tackle your inbox.

Jul 16, 2024 • Leslie Stephens

Books

Issue #213: How to Fall Back in Love with Reading and 13+ Bingeable Books

Get out of your reading slump.

Sep 23, 2025

Issue #170: 17 Books That Completely Changed Me

And how I find time to read so much.

Nov 19, 2024 • Leslie Stephens

Issue #149: My Book is Out Today (!) and an Exclusive Expert

Plus 72 hours in NYC.

Jun 25, 2024 • Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: Let's Talk About Addiction and 'Demon Copperhead'

A flash bookclub meeting.

Nov 5, 2023 • Leslie Stephens

Issue #112: My Book Cover Reveal (!) and a Q&A with My Editor and Agent

Behind-the-scenes of book publishing.

Oct 17, 2023 • Leslie Stephens

Recent posts

Sunday Edition: The Injury That Derailed My Plans This Week

But I actually love where I ended up...

Dec 21, 2025

Issue #225: The Cost (and Beauty) of Following Your Gut

On the lives we leave—and the ones that feel truer

Dec 16, 2025

Sunday Edition: My Week Driving Up the California Coast

A sun-soaked love affair.

Dec 14, 2025

Issue #224: A Realistic Day in the Life in My Van

🎥 Watch now!

Dec 9, 2025

Sunday Edition: I Finally Made it to California (!)

A truly magical week.

Dec 7, 2025

30+ Cafés, Hikes, and Must-Visit Restaurants in Taos, New Mexico

A downloadable guide to Taos, New Mexico.

Dec 5, 2025

Issue #223: Your Most-Asked Questions About the Van and More

Let's get into this AMA.

Dec 2, 2025

Sunday Edition: I Can't Stop Making this Bitter Fall Salad

Heading west, at last!

Nov 30, 2025

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