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Kiss, Marry or Kill: 63 (travel edition)

Jun 26th 2026

I just got back from Switzerland. Here are the travel-related things I liked, one I LOVED SO HARD… and things I didn’t use at all. (You can reference these for ANY trip!)

10 things you need to know before traveling in Switzerland

Jun 23rd 2026

This was my first trip to Switzerland, and these are the things I wish someone had told me before I arrived.

I will NOT be a victim of TikTok for this Switzerland trip

Jun 08th 2026

I made the mistake of going down the “hiking in Europe” rabbit hole. I had to check myself before I wrecked myself (and my credit card).

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 62

Jun 05th 2026

A JUICY tale of holding terrible men accountable (plus a bonus just-as-juicy non-fiction), the sunscreen I’m taking to the Alps, my current fixation snack, the best kind of crawl, and a word on dying.

Do The Thing Podcast

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My thing is helping people change their health, habits, and relationship with food–but this podcast goes way beyond food. We’ll explore what’s been missing every time you’ve tried to make a change, and create habits that actually stick.