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Kells McPhillips

PS Contributor

Kells McPhillips is a health and wellness writer living in Los Angeles. In addition to PS, her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, Well+Good, Fortune, Runner's World, Outside, Yoga Journal, and others. On the brand side, she regularly works with Peloton, Calm, and Equinox. She is also the author of Life Lives, a Substack.

www.kellsmcphillips.com/

Latest Posts by Kells

How to Get Rid of Stress Hives, According to MDs

Why Stress Can Make You Itchy, According to MDs

by Kells McPhillips 11/01/24

How to Take Good Running Photos

How to Take an Actually Good Race-Day Photograph

by Kells McPhillips 6/28/24

My Therapist Dropped Me — Now What?

What to Do When Your Therapist Dumps You

by Kells McPhillips 6/26/24

The Problem With "Listening to Your Body" in Workout Classes

The Problem With the Fitness Cue "Listen to Your Body"

by Kells McPhillips 4/05/24

The Importance of Therapy After Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast Cancer's Emotional Effects Linger Post-Treatment. Therapy Can Help.

by Kells McPhillips 3/06/24

What Is Positive Self-Talk and How Do You Reap Its Benefits?

Sure, Positive Self-Talk May Seem a Little Cringey. But Science Says It Works.

by Kells McPhillips 1/26

What Is Breathwork?

Breathwork Can Help You Inhale and Exhale Your Way to a Better Mindset

by Kells McPhillips 1/26

9 Ways to Get Better Sleep

Healthy Living Tips

9 Expert-Approved Tips to Get the Best Sleep Ever — Because You Deserve It

by Kells McPhillips 5/21/25

How to Meditate For Beginners

Start Here If You Want to (Finally) Begin a Meditation Practice

by Kells McPhillips 1/19

RED-S: What It Is and How It Affects Para Athletes

What Is RED-S? Experts Explain the Disorder That May Hit Paralympians the Hardest

by Kells McPhillips 8/23/24

How to Protect Your Mental Health From Stressful News Cycles

How to Protect Your Mental Health When Election News Is Everywhere

by Kells McPhillips 11/04/24

How to Quit Vaping

How to Quit Vaping For Good

by Kells McPhillips 3/08/24

What Are Hip Dips?

"Hip Dips" Are Not a Problem to Be Fixed

by Kells McPhillips 6/13/24