Archive - Alexandra’s Substack

February 2025

January 2025

Sh!t People Say to Me During a Migraine

How to support a migraine sufferer (Hint: Less talking, more quiet).

Jan 31 •

I Thought Living Abroad Would Make Me Happy. Moving Home Did Instead

How moving back home gave me the financial and personal freedom I never expected.

Jan 24 •

Hey Canada, We Need to Do Better

The hidden costs of Canada's doctor shortage—and what it means for the rest of us.

Jan 17 •

Turns Out, Willpower Wasn’t the Answer After All

A Letter from a Convert to 'It’s Not in My Control'

Jan 10 •

Despite Our New Year's Resolutions, Life Happens.

2024 Sucked. Here's How I Made the Most of It.

Jan 3 •

December 2024

I Probably Didn’t Open Your Email Newsletter — Here’s Why.

The promotions tab of my inbox has 16,000 emails.

Dec 17, 2024 •

September 2024

Swipe Left on Boring: The Copy-and-Paste Men of Modern Dating

Tired of the same prompts and photo clichés? You’re not alone—here’s what it all means.

Sep 13, 2024 •

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