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Ladan Nikravan Hayes

54 posts
Ladan Nikravan Hayes is a Chicago-based writer and editor. She is published in publications such as USA Today, Chicago Sun-Times, Business Insider, and Gannett; and has worked with a number of brands, including Harley-Davidson, Wayfair, and Raleigh Bicycles, on their content marketing efforts.
Women raising their cocktail glasses for a cheers toast
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Published on: 28 Apr 2021
  • 5 minute read

How Do I Know if I’m Drinking Too Much?

Published on: 28 Apr 2021
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Apr 28, 2021
In the pre-pandemic days of happy hours, holiday parties, and book clubs, alcohol was often seen as a…
cute-aggression
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Published on: 13 Feb 2020
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Why Do I Feel Weird When Things are SO CUTE?

Published on: 13 Feb 2020
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Feb 13, 2020
My husband and I welcomed our little girl, Neda, into the world in September, and it was truly…
Going back to work after holidays
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Published on: 07 Jan 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Dealing With Hangover from the Holidays

Published on: 07 Jan 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jan 07, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated on 2/17/21 I look forward to the holidays every year — family, friends, gifts, merriment — yet…
setting unrealistic goals
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Published on: 02 Jan 2020
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Why Are Resolutions Always So Icky?

Published on: 02 Jan 2020
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jan 02, 2020
Every December, I make a lengthy list of resolutions in my journal and keep it handy in my…
listening to ASMR for sleep and anxiety
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Published on: 12 Dec 2019
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ASMR Triggers to Help with Sleep and Anxiety

Published on: 12 Dec 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Dec 12, 2019
Have you ever watched a mesmerizing video — like those soap-cutting videos — and felt instantly relaxed, as…
stages of love and relationships
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Published on: 19 Nov 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Navigating the 5 Stages of a Relationship to Find Love

Published on: 19 Nov 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Nov 19, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
When I was a freshman in high school, my friends and I came up with a relationship scale…
halloween pumpkins, being scared
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Published on: 31 Oct 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Is It OK to Want to Feel Scared?

Published on: 31 Oct 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Oct 31, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
I’ve never been one for Halloween. I don’t understand why we have an entire holiday dedicated to celebrating…
saving relationship
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Published on: 24 Oct 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

3 Ways to Save a Relationship

Published on: 24 Oct 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Oct 24, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
I’ve been writing for Talkspace for a year and a half, and I’ve shared a bit about myself…
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Published on: 24 Sep 2019
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How to Make Every Space a Safe Space

Published on: 24 Sep 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Sep 24, 2019
In a world filled with judgment and stigma, having a place — physical or virtual — for when…
bad habit
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Published on: 06 Aug 2019
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How to Break a Bad Habit

Published on: 06 Aug 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Aug 06, 2019
Last week I was using my husband’s laptop to respond to some quick emails before heading to work.…

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