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Published in BeingWell

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The Psychology Behind Believing Bad Nutrition Advice

Why we fall for fads — What happens when the TV says something is good for you, and the Internet says it isn’t? What happens when two studies find conflicting results? Seventy-five percent of people mostly agree or strongly agree there are too many conflicting reports about nutrition. …

Psychology

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The Psychology Behind Believing Bad Nutrition Advice
The Psychology Behind Believing Bad Nutrition Advice
Psychology

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Published in Two Minute Madness

·Mar 15, 2021

Use Your Hobbies to Get out of a Writing Slump

And maybe make a little money, too. — Writing is a place where I can find my voice, explore ideas, and follow my passions. But, I don’t always have the kind of inspiration to write world-changing things. In fact, I’ve been in a pretty big writing slump for the past six months. But I haven’t been slacking on…

Writing

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Use Your Hobbies to Get out of a Writing Slump
Use Your Hobbies to Get out of a Writing Slump
Writing

2 min read


Mar 8, 2021

Swimming in Awkwardness

I went to get a sperm test and everyone was weird about it — My wife and I have been trying to conceive for several months, and are starting to look into fertility testing. On the to-do list is have my sperm checked out. I messaged my doctor and requested to have the male fertility test ordered. The next day I get a phone…

Fertility

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Swimming in Awkwardness
Swimming in Awkwardness
Fertility

3 min read


Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Aug 10, 2020

Make Money Writing YouTube Scripts

Everything you need to know to get started — I recently struck up a Twitter conversation with one of my favorite YouTube personalities. I casually said that I’d be happy to help in any way I could with their channel, and mentioned my writing skills. They said they’d be interested in having me write a script for them. I…

Writing

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Make Money Writing YouTube Scripts
Make Money Writing YouTube Scripts
Writing

4 min read


Published in Two Minute Madness

·Jul 13, 2020

Stop Telling Me How It’s Easy to Make Money on Medium

The 3 reasons why it’s not helpful. — I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of seeing articles like: “How I made [X] dollars in my first [day/week/month] on Medium”. I read lots of articles on how to get better on Medium. And in too many of them, the writer got lucky. The real truth is, for…

Writing

2 min read

Stop Telling Me How It’s Easy to Make Money on Medium
Stop Telling Me How It’s Easy to Make Money on Medium
Writing

2 min read


Published in Science2People

·Jul 9, 2020

Science2People Submission Guidelines and Optional Template

Welcome to Science2People! We’re focused on making science research easily digestible for readers. We take articles about everything in the world of science, technology, engineering, medicine, health, nutrition, and more! Are you a scientist who wants their research to be better understood? Are you a science enthusiast who wants to…

Science

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Science2People Submission Guidelines and Optional Template
Science2People Submission Guidelines and Optional Template
Science

5 min read


Published in Two Minute Madness

·Jul 9, 2020

Don’t Be Embarrassed to Share Your Writing on Social Media

3 ways to use the following you already have — When we write, we expose ourselves. We become vulnerable. It’s easy to post anonymously on the internet. However, getting people to read your writing that way is very difficult. There is so much content available, in order for ours to be seen we need to promote ourselves. Use your personal account You’re probably on…

Writing

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Don’t Be Embarrassed to Share Your Writing on Social Media
Don’t Be Embarrassed to Share Your Writing on Social Media
Writing

2 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jul 7, 2020

My White Parents Gave Me a Black Name

My name is Jevin. It used to be Jevon. This is a story of how I changed my name. My parents were having a hard time deciding on baby names. My grandma saw an interesting name inscribed in Bobby McFerrin’s book, Don’t Worry, Be Happy (based on the popular song)…

Family

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My White Parents Gave Me a Black Name
My White Parents Gave Me a Black Name
Family

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jul 6, 2020

I Forgot How to Leave the House

It’s going on how many months of quarantine? I can’t keep track of time anymore. Gotta run to the store. Okay, I need my wallet, keys, phone, mask, and hand sanitizer. I know where my mask and hand sanitizer are, cool. Where was the last place I saw my keys…

Funny

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I Forgot How to Leave the House
I Forgot How to Leave the House
Funny

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jul 2, 2020

The Weird Reason I’m at Risk for COVID-19

I look perfectly healthy, but anyone can have an underlying condition — I’m 31 years old, and I’m at risk for COVID-19. A few years ago, I discovered I have an unusual lung disease. Actually, it’s pretty common in most of the U.S. It’s unusual because many people have it and don’t know about it. I look perfectly healthy. Anyone around you…

Coronavirus

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The Weird Reason I’m at Risk for COVID-19
The Weird Reason I’m at Risk for COVID-19
Coronavirus

4 min read

Jevin Lortie

Jevin Lortie

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Science writer. Life writer. Nerdy writer @ EDHREC.com

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