Laura Loker
Laura Loker is an associate editor at Verily Magazine.
Broadening Our Horizons with a Growth Mindset
By confronting our limiting beliefs, we can tap into our potential
When Ordinary Motherhood Feels Extraordinarily Hard
Why changing our mindset can help our mental health
Playlist: An Hour with Regina Spektor
Hits and deep cuts from the quirky singer-songwriter-pianist
From the Editor’s Desk: When Everything Feels Dark and Cold
Muddling through this season’s difficulties
Gift Guide: Last-Minute Picks That Don’t Require Shipping
Don’t worry: it’s not too late for some great gifts
Looking Ahead by Looking Back: Hope in Uncertainty
A foggy future and difficult present changed my relationship with hope
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
