Welcome, beautiful voyagers.
I created this site for you, fellow people pleasers, overthinkers, and perfectionists.
I’m glad you’re here.
— Meredith
The Podcast
Thoughtful conversations about technology, creativity, and emotional wellbeing
I’m collecting 4-question written interviews from people who have experienced a mental breakdown — defined as "a period of weeks or months when you dropped out of work and society" — with the goal of helping readers understand what the landscape of a breakdown looks like and what the future may hold.
A Q&A with Sarah Warren about her work bringing Thomas Hanna’s clinical somatics to the wider world
Unlocking generative AI as a tool you can use to transport your mind to a new place
A reading list for people who want to make sense of the feelings that overtake their nervous system
The longest post ever published here, this is an incredible day-by-day rundown of one woman’s experience in a mental hospital
Haley Watkins, a single mother of two in Houston, Texas, shares a loving letter in the hopes it can help others
Hear one perfectionist’s story from Harvard College to Harvard Law to OCD specialist.
Read on to learn more about the Beautiful Voyager community
My friend asked the question that nearly everyone does in this situation: "How can I fix this? Can the fix happen quickly?"
I didn't start it thinking I’d be repeatedly hurling myself against a wall, but that's what ended up happening.
I’ve been using weighted blankets since 2016, and have learned that there are definitely different types for different needs. These are the four weighted blankets I actually own and use.
Explore the Lighthouse Map of Overthinkers
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Browse thousands of digital lighthouses, each one representing an overthinker’s journey — from Alaska to Argentina, India to Ireland. Each lighthouse is lovingly named and thoughtfully erected.
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Open up “bottles” that contain amazing messages from fellow voyagers with advice like “Don’t let your thoughts run the show.” or “Take yourself out for a solo breakfast. It almost always helps.”
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Remember that every lighthouse represents one voyager out in the world. Add your own for free!