Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Brooklyn

Co-Founder & Director of Audience at Jenny

Editor at Kinship

Articles

Why Do So Many Cats Have Anxiety? And What You Can Do About It

3 weeks ago | kinship.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Imagine never having to worry about anything for the rest of your life. You have a roof over your head, plenty of cozy spots to nap, and unlimited opportunity to do so. Someone is around to give you food, treats, and all the cuddles you can handle. You don’t have a job or any bills to pay. Seems pretty ideal, right? If this were my life, I don’t think I’d ever have a reason to feel anxious. And yet many cats who live this exact lifestyle are riddled with anxiety.
7 Signs Your Cat Is an Extrovert

1 month ago | kinship.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

I live with three cats, but some people think I only have one. That’s because my girl, Freddy, is the only kitty of the three who’s brave enough to make her presence known when we have visitors. As soon as there’s a knock at the door, my boys bolt for their favorite hiding spots, while Freddy casually saunters over to greet our guests. If the visitor stays long enough, Winston might poke his head out to see what’s going on, but Wilbur won’t leave my bedroom closet until the coast is clear.
11 Ways You’re Annoying Your Cat Without Realizing It

1 month ago | kinship.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Sometimes, you think you’re doing something nice for someone, only to find out that they hate that thing: bringing a bouquet of wildflowers to a person who suffers from allergies, baking brownies for someone who hates chocolate (these people exist!), throwing a surprise party for a friend who turns out to hate surprises (who knew?). You meant well, but these things happen sometimes. Humans can be unpredictable. When it comes to your cat, however, it may be a little easier to avoid annoying them.
Am I a Mean Girl?

2 months ago | jennymag.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

The White Lotus ladies got me wondering. Recently, someone accused me of being a mean girl. Me! Who goes to church and meditates twice a day. Me, who loves to sneak cigarettes and crush on cute boys! I’m the furthest thing from a mean girl. Except, I guess, when a man with whom I’d been entangled in an intense and confusing situationship turned up on Instagram looking cozy in another woman’s reels. Blindsided and stung, I showed her profile to my friends, who knew exactly what to say. “How old is she?
5 Signs You’ve Become an Unwitting Participant in Someone’s BDSM Fantasy

Feb 5, 2025 | jennymag.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

It all seemed so innocent at first. It all started when I had surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. The hernia had caused my cute little innie belly button to morph into an increasingly cartoonish outie over the last several years, and it was getting worse (I should point out that this was unrelated to my infected navel piercing). At my last physical, my doctor said it was time to get it fixed.
Tricks for Soft Skin from Head to Toe

Jan 21, 2025 | womansworld.com | Brenda Kearns |Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Wouldn’t it be great to sail through the rest of winter with soft skin? For the 78 percent of us bothered by itchy or sore patches caused by cold weather and dry indoor air, help is here! Whether you suffer from rosacea, chapped hands, eczema, psoriasis, or hangnails, we’ve got an easy, all-natural treatment that will work for you. Keeping scrolling for the simple and soothing secrets that get skin into tip-top shape. Where does your skin get the most dry during the winter?
"Babygirl" Starts a Conversation Every Gen X Woman Needs to Have

Jan 2, 2025 | jennymag.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

The provocative new film dares us to come clean about our desires. Can we do it without getting hurt? There’s a moment in Babygirl, the new film directed by Halina Reijn, when Samuel, the 20-something intern played by Harris Dickinson, tells his boss, Romy, played by Nicole Kidman, that if they’re going to continue to meet up outside the office, it has to be consensual. Panic-stricken and confused, she asks him what “consensual” even means. It’s a moment I felt deep in my Gen X bones.
Luigi Mangione Has Awakened My Perimenopausal Libido

Dec 23, 2024 | jennymag.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

They’ll never let me serve on his jury now. Yesterday, a friend called me after I texted him yet another photo of accused CEO-killer Luigi Mangione looking achingly, unbearably hot. This one was from his much-publicized perp walk upon touching down in New York City after spending ten days locked up in Pennsylvania, where a McDonald’s employee ratted him out to the police. “Listen,” my friend said, sounding stern.
Why It's So Hard to Exercise Regularly

Nov 15, 2024 | firstforwomen.com | Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Fitness Discover the top tips to overcome fitness obstacles and keep a consistent routine Starting a fitness routine often feels like a fresh beginning. The initial burst of motivation fuels us to incorporate exercise into daily life, and the positive feelings from early workouts can keep us going. However, as time goes on, other priorities may take over, motivation can wane, and finding time for exercise becomes more difficult.
Mixed Feelings About Thanksgiving? Experts Show How To Embrace True Joy

Nov 14, 2024 | womansworld.com | Kristina Mastrocola |Elizabeth Laura Nelson

There is perhaps no greater magnifying glass for your emotions than the holiday season, when highs feel higher and lows feel, well, lower. Indeed, whether you’re wrestling with regret or reeling from grief, it’s difficult to get through the season of gratitude when you feel anything but. The first thing to know? You’re not alone. Here, mental health experts share how to celebrate Thanksgiving when you’re not feeling grateful—and honor the complex emotions that rear their head this time of year.