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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.
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Latest Posts From Kells

Breast Cancer’s Emotional Effects Linger Post-Treatment. Therapy Can Help
Fitness
6 Mar 2024

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

Meghan Lamb received her breast cancer diagnosis on the week of her 29th birthday.

OK, So Positive Self-Talk Is a Little Cringey, But Science Says It Works
Fitness
1 Jan 2024

OK, So Positive Self-Talk Is a Little Cringey, But Science Says It Works

From an early age, we're taught the golden rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated."

Breathwork Can Help You Inhale and Exhale Your Way to a Better Mindset
Fitness
31 Dec 2023

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

You may think you have this whole "breathing" thing taken care of.

7 Steps to Getting a Better Night's Sleep
Fitness
30 Dec 2023

7 Steps to Getting a Better Night's Sleep

Having trouble falling asleep is an experience many people (hi, there are 50 to 70 million of us) know like the backs of our eyelids.

Start Here if You Want to (Finally) Begin a Meditation Practice
Fitness
24 Dec 2023

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

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake.

Para Athletes May Face a Greater Risk of RED-S — but Not Enough People Are Talking About It
Fitness
16 Dec 2023

Para Athletes May Face a Greater Risk of RED-S — but Not Enough People Are Talking About It

Eating disorders have a long-held grip on sport.

How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Cycle Is Heavy
Health
12 Oct 2023

How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Cycle Is Heavy

Big feelings are swirling on the internet right now.