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In My Own Words | Intentional Living

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By Alice Ashcroft

· Launched 10 months ago

I'm angry about female birds.

How one line in a book sent me down a rabbit hole about female birdsong, dodgy hormone theories, and a century of scientists deliberately not listening.

Jun 8

Yes, actually, please leave me behind.

The girlbossification of AI is just Lean In again. And I don't want to...

Jun 1

A Letter to Past Me

I finally took sick days...

Apr 15

Four Questions Louis Theroux Didn't Ask

Everyone's talking about Inside the Manosphere. But the conversation is missing something.

Mar 24

I started a new job and had an identity crisis.

What Changing Careers Taught Me About Who I Actually Am

Feb 16

In My Own Words | Intentional Living