Nathalie Peña

I'm a matcha-loving, yoga-doing, environmentalism nerd who enjoys anything that makes me feel cozy inside. I do digital comms for a climate and social justice nonprofit and do some freelance wellness writing on the side.
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How Activist Diandra Marizet Esparza Takes Care As a Co-Founder of a Grassroots Organization

Spending my days amplifying and supporting the stories of marginalized folks to help mitigate climate change has proven to be a huge privilege. But it can also open other organizers like Diandra Marizet Esparza, to moments of burnout and consistently assessing the historical pain of BIPOC communities. Diandra co-founded Intersectional Environmentalist, a resource hub that…

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Why is Picking Out Art So Hard?

Fantasizing about the way I would decorate my future apartment was a constant mind game I played. Now that I’ve lived in my own space for close to a year, I have yet to fill up my walls with art that speaks to who I am – or at least livens up the place. It’s…

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Why You Should Have a Contemplating-My-Life Corner

Whether you’ve realized it or not, you have dedicated spots for sleeping, working, and casually lounging. You may do all of these activities in the same spot all day every day because of accessibility and/or a profound comfort level for that one spot. However, if you’re lucky enough to have the extra leeway to create…

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Instagram Pages Dedicated to the Wellness of People + the Planet

Wellness involves more than our individual self-care practices. Intersectional environmentalism sums up that the wellness of people is inextricably linked to the wellness of our planet. There are countless voices who are sharing wisdom, art, and facts to prove that taking care of all people contributes to a healthier earth. The following Instagram pages are…

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How to Make the Most Out Of Your Home, According to An Apartment Therapy Contributor

Moving apartments, rearranging furniture, and/or designing from scratch can be a messy experience — literally and figuratively. It is however some of the ways to make home feel like home, especially when having to stare at its walls for what seems like 24/7.  Writer and interior stylist, Dominique Gebru, knows how to make a small…

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These Creatives Will Motivate You to Get Moving This AM

Finding the motivation to head outside — even for just a simple walk — has been weighing on me for the past month. The way out of that funk was reaching out to womxn I admire. One thing to know about the following creatives is that they make time to take care of themselves with…

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Finding Your Why is Hard but Helpful

Having a career takes up a big chunk of our time so none of us want it to feel like a chore. Finding your why is one of those big questions that circle throughout our whole lives. It can carry an unnecessary amount of weight that pressures us to constantly be in search of what…

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Wellness Tips I’m Taking on Future Travels

*Disclaimer: We are aware of the state of the world we’re in right now. We encourage you to do research before traveling and taking any safety precautions necessary* Traveling isn’t accessible to the masses, especially considering the state that our world is in right now. But the moment you finally get to take that trip…

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What to Do If You Find Yourself Spiraling, According to a Therapist

My idea of a therapy session involves a quick self-evaluation of my many mood swings and sometimes spiraling anxiety. The collective confusion all of our communities are facing right now is testing my own (un-certified) therapy skills even more. For any of you who prefer confronting and facing your own issues — all by yourself…

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