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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.

https://www.kellsmcphillips.com/

Latest Posts From Kells

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

Jan 26, 2026

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.

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

Jan 26, 2026

Sure, Positive Self-Talk May Seem 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."

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

Jan 19, 2026

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.

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

May 21, 2025

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

Falling asleep should be as simple as counting sheep.

How to Protect Your Mental Health When Election News Is Everywhere

Nov 4, 2024

How to Protect Your Mental Health When Election News Is Everywhere

With a stressful impending election, polls and politics have taken center stage on news sites and crowded social media feeds.

Why Stress Can Make You Itchy, According to MDs

Nov 1, 2024

Why Stress Can Make You Itchy, According to MDs

As if the mental toll of stress wasn't enough, it can also manifest in a multitude of physical symptoms — from hair loss to acne.

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

Aug 23, 2024

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

In order to talk about RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), we first need to talk about eating disorders.

How to Take an Actually Good Race-Day Photograph

Jun 28, 2024

How to Take an Actually Good Race-Day Photograph

Mia Agostinelli loves snapping pictures of her friends.

What to Do When Your Therapist Dumps You

Jun 26, 2024

What to Do When Your Therapist Dumps You

In early 2023, I'd been seeing my first-ever therapist for about six months.

"Hip Dips" Are Not a Problem to Be Fixed

Jun 13, 2024

"Hip Dips" Are Not a Problem to Be Fixed

Every once in a while, the internet gets together and declares that a perfectly normal aspect of the human anatomy is actually a huge issue.

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

Apr 5, 2024

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

If you've ever stepped foot in a group fitness class, you've probably heard the cue "Listen to your body."

How to Quit Vaping For Good

Mar 8, 2024

How to Quit Vaping For Good

Vaping has become an undeniable part of American culture.