Media & Press Features on Health, Science, and Culture
Interviews, podcast conversations, and press features exploring women’s health, wellness culture, and the systems shaping how we care for ourselves and each other.
Media Appearances & Press Features
A selection of podcast interviews, media appearances, and conversations on health, science, and human connection.
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Nicole Karlis' new book explains the importance of community-wide caring.
Psychology Today
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Altruism is actually a fantastic survival strategy
Salon
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Nicole Karlis Explores Your Brain on Altruism
Bookstack
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Can Altruism Help Us Through Hard Times?
Greater Good Magazine
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The Surprising Power of Being Nice
Something You Should Know Podcast
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PBS Story in the Public Square
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I bring a reporting-driven, thoughtful perspective to conversations around health, wellness, and care.
Areas of expertise include:
→ Women’s health and reproductive care
→ Wellness culture and its impact on how we define health
→ Altruism and health
→ The science of human connection and community
→ Mental health and modern caregiving
→ Health systems, access, and structural inequities
Available for:
→ Podcast interviews
→ Media commentary
→ Panels and speaking engagements
Explore My Recent Work
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What Is ‘Nonnamaxxing’? The Italian grandma lifestyle might be the secret to longevity
When I moved to Italy in 2024, one of the first things I noticed was the very particular way Italian nonnas, or grandmas, live. They walk everywhere, frequently across the city, without any assistance. Many of them are dressed to the nines, but they also don’t try to hide their age.
I was then delighted – and unsurprised – when I came across a new wellness trend making the rounds on social media. “Nonnamaxxing” is the idea that anyone can maximise their life if they just embrace the habits of Italian grandmas. It happens to be sensible guidance.
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Should you use AI when learning Italian?
The question of how long it takes an adult to learn a new language is not an easy one to answer. Researchers say it varies as individuals learn to speak, write, read and listen at different rates. However, most agree that people learning a foreign language are trying to do it as efficiently as possible.
As a result, there has been a boom in technology over the last decade aimed at making learning easier, and now AI advancements are taking it to the next level.