Laura Loker
Laura Loker is an associate editor at Verily Magazine.
Playlist: White (Christmas) Noise
Sleigh bells, crackling fireplaces, and other holiday sounds
From the Editor’s Desk: Practicing Patience
It takes time to grow into our roles, our relationships, and our very best selves
Ballots Are Simple, But People Are Not
Choosing nuance and neighborliness over political polarization
Releasing Work Stress by Completing the Stress Cycle
Physical cues are key for helping our bodies defuse stress
Three Recipes to Welcome Soup Season
Heat up your home (and your heart) with a comforting meal
From the Editor’s Desk: Balancing Growth and Comfort
Welcoming fall with new resolutions and familiar rituals
From the Editor’s Desk: Social Media and Our Sense of Self
Balancing our influences for a clearer mental space
Playlist: ‘Abbey Road’ in Instrumental Covers
A wordless, eclectic take on the classic Beatles album
Instagram and the Illusion of Intimacy
The emotional perils of the influencer-follower relationship
Reimagining Friendship from a Pandemic Perspective
What communication habits might we continue after quarantine?
Making of a Mom: Motherhood Is Not a Marathon
Navigating the transition from one child to two
From the Editor’s Desk: Different Experiences of the Same Crisis
We’re all in this together—but “this” looks different for each of us
Playlist: Quarantine Catharsis
Pop and alternative tracks for the many moods of weathering a pandemic
