Was I banned from Instagram for Talk About Being a Woman?
An Instagram interruption and the discoveries that followed an unexpected pause.
Letters from Catherine
SubscribePersonal stories, things I’m reading, and thoughts on living well. A free letter, usually on Sundays.A free letter, usually on Sundays.
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Enjoy, You Deserve It! ✨
The quiet after summer opens space for gratitude and small pleasures.
Late-Summer Burnout Is Real: How to Get Your Energy Back
The shift toward autumn prompts a conversation about depletion and making time to rest.
Learning to Love, Let Go, and Stand Up For Myself
The changing shape of relationships, and learning when to hold on or let go.
I Never Meant to Be a Feminist—But Here We Are
Luchita Hurtado’s paintings prompt a reflection on women’s voices and visibility.
I Come From a Long Line of Control Freaks
Dancing at Newport Jazz brings the difference between control and surrender into focus.
What’s Scarier Than Sharks in the Water?
An ocean swim prompts a reflection on fear and the choices we make around it.
This Wasn’t the Weekend I Planned—But Maybe the One I Needed
An unplanned weekend becomes a chance to pause and take stock.
The conversation we've been trained to avoid—Until now
A personal conversation about women’s sexual wellbeing and the subjects we hesitate to discuss.
The matriarch of all emotions
Independence Day becomes an occasion to think about freedom on a personal scale.
A Personal Independence Day (with Zero F*cks Given)
A reflection on the emotions that shape our lives and relationships.
A Social Summer Survival Guide 🏖
Making room for company and enjoyment without exhausting oneself over summer.
A letter from Catherine
A little room for yourself.
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