I am a writer, academic, podcaster, and collector of mid-century vases. My writing explores how psychology can help us better understand ourselves and each other, often through long-form conversations with people whose careers and work I find inspiring.

I hold a PhD in psychology and have published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles on empathy and social perception. Alongside my studies in psychology, I also studied communication and media, which sparked a broader interest in writing about meaning in everyday life, place, connection, memory, and, of course, movies and television. When I’m not writing, I bake, garden, and enjoy all things bergamot.