Kelsey Haywood Lucas

Writer at TWO TRUTHS

mom, journalist & founder of motherspeak

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092: Maternal desire: The missing element of mental health for mothers

4 days ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more.
091: 13 ways we’re making bedtime better

1 week ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more.
090: 70 affirmations to use in labor and birth

1 week ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more. Birth. It can be beautiful, and it can be terrifying.
Want Ocean-inspired Beach Waves? Try This DIY Sea Salt Spray

2 weeks ago | girlslife.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas

Sea salt is a key ingredient in many of the best hair texturizing sprays on the market — including one of my favorites, Bumble and bumble Surf Spray. The sea salt helps replicate the effect that you’d get from a day at the beach: When your hair is exposed to salt water and salt air, it’s infused with texture and volume—super helpful for prepping hair before styling or just adding overall body.
088: I’ve been a health reporter for 15 years. What RFK just proposed should terrify you.

4 weeks ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more.
recuperar hábito de lectura

1 month ago | fastcompany.mx | Kelsey Haywood Lucas

Hace un año comencé a leer otra vez.
I read more than 100 books last year as a working mom. You can, too

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas

A year ago, I started reading again. I say “again” because, like the countless friends and colleagues I’ve spoken to who have also found themselves swept up in the reading renaissance that’s currently reshaping the book industry—the U.S. market is projected to grow from $40.5 billion in 2024 to $51.5 billion by 2030, with audiobooks and ebooks seeing explosive growth—I’d lost the habit somewhere between the demands of a growing career and the chaos of early parenthood.
087: How I read 100+ books in the last year as a work-from-home mom (part 1)

1 month ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve of Dear Sunday Motherhood & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more. About a year ago, I started reading again.
She worked on ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Ms. Rachel.’ Here’s her best screen-time advice for kids

1 month ago | devicedaily.com | Cassie Shortsleeve |Kelsey Haywood Lucas

She worked on ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Ms. Rachel.’ Here’s her best screen-time advice for kids April 05, 2025 Subscribe to Two Truths. A newsletter that explores the many truths of motherhood through news round-ups, trend reports, and expert-backed deep dives on topics that matter to moms.
18 brilliant books about motherhood & 25 questions to bring you closer to your mom

1 month ago | twotruths.substack.com | Kelsey Haywood Lucas |Cassie Shortsleeve

Welcome to Two Truths,a bestselling newsletter & media brand exploring the many truths of motherhood from journalists & maternal health advocates Cassie Shortsleeve of Dear Sunday Motherhood & Kelsey Haywood Lucas of Motherspeak. Two Truths is rooted in the healing & affirming principle that two (or more) things can be true. It’s a “best parenting Substack” per Motherly and The Skimm says you should subscribe; also seen in Vox, The Bump, Popsugar & more.