Mark Healy

New York

VP, Content at Ceros

Journalist, Editor and Podcast Producer at Freelance

Formerly at Men’s Journal, GQ, Ceros, elsewhere. Podcaster, parent, varsity snacker. Co-founder of Flip Turn Studios.

Articles

Father Time

2 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Mark Healy

I don’t recall exactly how I felt at first about the gender-affirming surgery our 16-year-old told us they were hell bent on having, but I knew I wanted them to wait. Back then, about three years ago, I urged patience and exploration, advocating for a “Sleep on it and see how you feel about it in the morning” approach, only for a few hundred nights. If this sounds paternalistic, it’s because it is. And all I can say is: I’m a father. Paternalism is kind of what we do.
Uncle Karen

2 weeks ago | markhealy.substack.com | Mark Healy

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The Wrong Guy

2 weeks ago | markhealy.substack.com | Mark Healy

As I type this, Anna Wintour’s inbox is filling up with emails from editors who think they can be the next editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
The Snob in 34B

4 weeks ago | markhealy.substack.com | Mark Healy

No consumer experiencehas diminished more in my lifetime than commercial air travel. Airlines have fully given up on offering even a whiff of glamour, a fleeting moment of luxury, at least they have in coach…err…Basic Economy. Most American airlines, from Delta on down, have abandoned the illusion that moving through the air at 37,000 feet is in any way remarkable and that every passenger is somehow special. But I haven’t.
Deleting the '90s

1 month ago | markhealy.substack.com | Mark Healy

She had a point. That was undeniable. Still, I wasn’t sure I would take her advice. What she was suggesting was pretty drastic. Omit an entire decade of work experience? Simply go ahead and delete it from my history? Just pretend it didn’t happen? Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs Explained

1 month ago | murrays.ie | Mark Healy

Comfort, Tilt-in-Space or Multifunctional, are all labels used to describe manual wheelchairs designed for all day use, mostly for elderly users that require more support than a standard manual wheelchair will provide. These wheelchairs are easy to identify and recognise by their larger, contoured backrest and adjustable headrest. They are mostly prescribed when elderly users are slumping forward in a standard wheelchair and they need some help to rebalance themselves.
Benefits of the Sensory Pod

2 months ago | murrays.ie | Mark Healy

Neuro-divergent individuals with autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders, often struggle with sensory overload and overwhelming emotions on a daily basis. There are many triggers, such as; bright lights, loud noises and strong smells that can raise stress and anxiety levels. Nowadays there are many strategies and tools to help manage sensory needs, provide calm and improve well-being. The Sensory Pod is one such tool.
CSR Funding Explained

Jan 17, 2025 | murrays.ie | Mark Healy

How to Fund your Sensory Needs ProjectNowadays, every school understands the need for a sensory space to calm, regulate, and reduce anxiety. All schools would love to have these needs catered to, the only issue we ever encounter is funding. If your school doesn’t have the funds, we’ve outlined a few tips below that have proven very successful in helping other schools deliver their calming space.
Can Netflix Co-founder Reed Hastings Save Skiing

Nov 18, 2024 | townandcountrymag.com | Mark Healy

It’s late July and Utah’s Wasatch Mountains smell faintly of earth and wild sage. A hundred or so people have ridden a chairlift to the top of Powder Mountain, an hour north of Salt Lake City, and are milling around a makeshift bar, sipping mango margaritas and chatting before an alfresco dinner.
Drinking With the Kids

Nov 16, 2024 | myheraldreview.com | Mark Healy

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