Today’s newsletter is a bit different, with two exciting updates.

1. $25 PR/Publicist FAQ Mastercourse

The PR/Publicist FAQ Mastercourse (was $75) is only $25 through September 30! This is a set of 3 videos in which I answer 39 FAQs from the dozens of consultation calls I’ve had with PRs and publicists.

2. I’m a therapist looking for clients!

I am a provisionally licensed therapist looking for clients, especially those who are experiencing disordered eating or substance use/addiction concerns. I’m licensed in the state of North Carolina.

If you’re a therapist/healthcare provider who needs another name on your referral list, or a PR/publicist who works with one, please share my Psychology Today page!

That’s all for now. Thanks for being here!

Ashley

I’m writing a quick turnaround story (due tomorrow morning) on Dolly Parton’s passing, why it’s hitting us so hard (especially LGBTQIA+ people, perhaps), and “collective grief.”

The following requests are due TONIGHT:

Therapists:

1. Please explain "collective grief" and how it applies to Dolly Parton's recent passing.
2. Why did Dolly mean so much to people? Why is her death hitting so hard?
3. Why might Dolly's passing be especially hard for people in the LGBTQIA+ community?
4. Please share and describe/explain a few grief/coping tips that are specific to mourning a celebrity (and a well-loved one).
5. Anything else you'd like to add?

People in the LGBTQIA+ community:

1. Please share your pronouns and some demographic information we can include in the article (age, LGBTQIA+ identifier, hometown, occupation, etc are examples of options).
2. Why do you think Dolly Parton's passing is hitting you especially hard as someone in the LGBTQIA+ community?

Thank you!

Ashley

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. ‘I’m a Sleep Specialist—This Is the First Question I Ask Someone Who Can’t Stay Asleep’ (if you’re using screens before bed)

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Sleep specialists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why is “Are you using screens before bed?” the first question you ask people who can’t stay asleep? How can screens keep someone from staying asleep?

  • What are other reasons why someone may not be able to stay asleep?

  • What do you encourage people who struggle to stay asleep? (How late can they use screens? What bedtime activities are more conducive to sleep? If they’re going to use screens, what changes should they make [lighting, etc]? Anything else?)

2. The 'Healthy' Recovery Habit Rehab Doctors Say Slows Healing Instead of Helping It (resting completely)

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Physiatrists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why does complete rest slow healing?

  • How much resting vs. how much movement do you recommend?

  • What types of movement (and what else in general!) help the healing process?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

3. This Condiment Could Be Silently Clogging Your Arteries, Cardiologists Warn (mayo)

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Cardiologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please explain how mayo can clog your arteries.

  • How fast can this happen, and how much mayo would you need to eat?

  • What else clogs arteries?

  • What are the risks that come with clogged arteries?

  • What helps with clogged arteries?

4. Things to Avoid After 5 p.m. to Reduce Stroke Risk

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Vascular neurologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please share 3 things to avoid after 5 p.m. to reduce stroke risk. Explain each in at least 2-3 sentences, and clarify why they need to be avoided after 5pm specifically.

  • Please share other general tips for reducing stroke risk.

5. This Popular 'Healthy' Snack Spikes Your Blood Pressure More Than You Think, Cardiologists Warn (pickles)

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Cardiologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • What is nutritious about pickles?

  • How do pickles spike blood pressure?

  • How many pickles are “safe” to eat?

  • What else spikes blood pressure?

  • What helps with spikes in blood pressure?

6. Remember When We Could Disagree Without Ending the Friendship? Psychologist Explains What's Changed

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Psychologist (see notes below!)

• Notes: We don’t want the story to come across as shaming people for cutting off friends/family who have dehumanizing beliefs. We also want the story to have nuance and generally be nonjudgmental.

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Sept. 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why are political differences ending friendships more than ever?

  • What is affective polarization, and how does it fit into this?

  • What are the psychological and cultural shifts driving this rift? (Algorithmic ego chambers? Identity fusion? Decline of shared spaces? The moralization of political views? Something else?)

  • Is it okay to end a friendship over political beliefs? Please provide a balanced perspective on boundaries

  • How can people preserve relationships when they disagree? What are your recommendations for conflict resolution?

7. These 7 'Bad' Habits Actually Signal Strong Self-Awareness, Psychologist Says

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Sept. 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • How can some behaviors that are deemed “bad,” rude or different actually mean you’re highly self-aware?

  • Please share 7 ‘bad’ habits that are actually psychological strengths that signal strong self-awareness. Please describe + explain each in 2-3 sentences.

  • Where do you draw the line with self-reflection/cognizance vs. rumination/doom-spiraling/catastrophizing?

  • How can someone leverage those habits and be self-aware without falling into overthinking/catastrophizing/ruminating?

8. Why Weekends Don't Feel Like Weekends Anymore, According to a Psychologist

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Sept. 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why don’t weekends feel like enough or “like a weekend”?

  • What are the major drivers or psychological frictions that destroy downtime or steal weekend recovery time? (Digital tethering? “Work creep”? “Second shift”? Leisure anxiety? Revenge bedtime procrastination? Something else?) For each one you list, please describe + explain it in 2-3 sentences.

  • Please explain how the mind distorts time when you’re exhausted.

  • Please provide actionable advice on ways people can make the most out of their weekend and get enough sleep.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks!

Ashley

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. What child therapists wish adults would do when it comes to screentime

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Child therapists

• Deadline to answer questions: Wednesday, August 19, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • What’s the 1 main thing you wish adults/parents would do when it comes to screentime? (Could have to do with the type of tech, how long a child uses it or you use it around them, when it’s okay, if “sitting too close to the TV harms your eyes” is a myth, or whatever YOUR one thing is.) Describe/explain in at least a few sentences.

2. How yogurt is quietly hurting your teeth

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Dentists

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, August 20, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • How does yogurt, a “health food,” quietly harm teeth? (Aka, what does yogurt do, and what are the effects on the teeth?)

  • Does it depend on the type and/or amount of yogurt? Please explain and provide specific suggestions.

  • What, if anything, can help after eating yogurt? (Chewing ADA sugar-free gum? Brushing immediately after—or not? Etc!)

3. How propping up your head at night can help and hurt

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Sleep doctors/specialists

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • How can propping your head up at night help? (Reduce acid reflux and congestion, therefore helping you sleep? What else?)

  • How can propping your head up at night be harmful? (Cause strain on your neck and muscles? What else?)

  • What is the safest way to prop your head up at night? (How many pillows, what angle, etc.)

  • When do you recommend (and not recommend!) people prop their head up before going to sleep?

4. How putting a claw clip on your eyebrow can help with headaches

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Neurologists/doctors/PCPs

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, September 3, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Some people say that putting a claw clip on their eyebrow helps with migraines/headaches when medication/hydration/etc didn’t. Please explain why this is.

  • What can people expect with this “hack”? (How quickly does it take to help? How long is it helpful? When is it not helpful? Etc)

  • What are your tips for doing this to have the best results?

  • Any other headache/migraine “hacks” you recommend? Or what’s been the most helpful, according to your patients?

Thank you!

Ashley

I believe I’ll have more HuffPost assignments soon, so stay on the lookout! Until then, I’d love your help with today’s requests.

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Why drinking alcohol is more likely to make you feel tired as you get older

• Publication: HuffPost

• Notes: Similar to this and this article

• Sources needed: Doctors and addiction psychiatrists

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, August 18, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why is drinking alcohol more likely to make you tired when you’re older? Please explain the reason(s).

  • Is there a certain age when people typically notice this? Or how is the feeling different during your young adult years vs. middle age vs. older age?

  • How else does alcohol affect your body differently, or feel different, when you drink it as you age?

2. How to know when vanity has crossed the line into a mental health concern

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Therapists

• Deadline to answer questions: Wednesday, August 19, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please speak to trends (like “looksmaxxing,” GLP-1s and any others) that have contributed to an increase in mental health concerns related to appearance.

  • When does caring about how you look (whether that means weight, putting on makeup before the gym, etc) signal something more serious, like body dysmorphia?

  • What do you advise people who show those signs?

  • When does caring about how you look (whether that means weight, putting on makeup before the gym, etc) signal something more serious, like an anxiety disorder?

  • What do you advise people who show those signs?

  • At what point are we looking at general insecurity or non-clinical anxiety, compared to a diagnosable mental disorder?

  • What do you advise people who show those signs?

3. How to tell if you’re wearing a “liberal-coded” outfit

• Publication: HuffPost

• Notes: Similar to this article

• Sources needed: Style experts & political commentators

• Deadline to answer questions: Friday, August 21, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please share 3 clothing pieces and/or accessories that are “liberal-coded.” Explain/describe why for each in at least 3 sentences.

  • For each of the 3, share any relevant examples. (Have several Democrats worn that piece, and who/when? Etc.)

4. The “innocent” habit that child therapists are begging grandparents to stop doing with their grandkids

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Child therapists

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, August 27, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please share and describe/explain the 1 main “innocent” habit grandparents practice that’s actually harming their grandkids. Why is it harmful? Why do grandparents do it?

  • What is a better alternative? Please describe/explain.

5. What harms kids’ confidence the most

• Publication: HuffPost

• Note: Similar to this story

• Sources needed: Friday, August 28, EOD

• Deadline to answer questions: Child therapists

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • What is the 1 main thing that harms kids’ confidence the most? Please describe/explain.

  • If any other parental concerns tie in (like self-esteem, independence, etc), add a bit about that.

  • What is a better alternative? Please describe/explain.

Thank you!

Ashley

Today’s email is a little different. I’m looking to pitch Apartment Therapy’s Life section, and I need your help coming up with story ideas!

I created this form where you can share your ideas & what you want to offer (ideally expert commentary!). Please send in ideas ASAP. I’ve got some examples linked in the form to help you know what I’m looking for.

If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email.

Thanks so much!

Ashley

Don’t forget about my July chats! :) Only ~1 more week!

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Why you should avoid turmeric on diabetes medication

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Endocrinologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 27, EOD (or let me know the ASAP-time if later)

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why should people who take diabetes medication avoid turmeric? What are the risks, and how can turmeric contribute to them?

  • Are there specific diabetes medications that are safer or less safe with turmeric?

  • Are there any turmeric alternatives that you recommend?

  • Are there other herbs, supplements, etc that are unsafe to take with diabetes medication? Please explain each.

  • Anything else you'd like to add?

2. What you tell every patient with fatty liver to eat

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Hepatologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 27, EOD (or let me know the ASAP-time if later)

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • What are the main 3 things you tell every patient with fatty liver to start eating? Please explain why/the benefits for each.

  • How much of each food do you recommend per day/week?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

3. Don’t take vitamin E for heart health

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Cardiologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 27, EOD (or let me know the ASAP-time if later)

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please explain why you wouldn’t take vitamin E for heart health.

  • Why might some people take vitamin E for heart health or think it’s helpful? What’s the misconception about the heart-related benefits?

  • What supplements would you take for heart health? Please explain each.

  • Anything else you'd like to add?

4. How sugar in salad dressing can harm your liver

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Hepatologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 27, EOD (or let me know the ASAP-time if later)

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • How can the sugar in salad dressing harm your liver?

  • How much sugar in salad dressing is safe for your liver?

  • Which salad dressings are best and worst for your liver? Please explain each.

  • What other "hidden" ingredients in foods can harm your liver? Please explain each.

  • Anything else you'd like to add?

Thank you!

Ashley

I wanted to send a friendly mid-month reminder about my consultation chats. Ask me any and all of your questions! Get insight from a freelance writer/journalist who’s been in the biz for 6+ years!

For the rest of the month, these chats are half off. That means:

• A 30-minute call or video chat: $25

• 10 questions answered over email: $20

We can talk about:

• How your client aligns (or doesn’t) with the work I do

• Why your pitch didn’t work

• What I love & don’t love in a pitch

• What pitches instantly draw my attention

• How long your pitch should be (apparently, this differs among writers!)

• If you should include information about yourself or my work in your pitch

• Angles that would work for your client and for the publications I write for

• Common mistakes PRs/publicists make & misconceptions they have

• And more!

Just email me at ashleybroadwater346@gmail.com, and we’ll get it planned :)

Best,

Ashley

Don’t forget about my July chats! :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Parents Often Rush This Part of Bedtime—but Child Psychologists Say It’s the Most Important

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Child psychologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 20, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Parents may rush the time right before kids go to bed. Please explain why parents may benefit from prioritizing a “bedtime chat” instead.

  • Please explain the psychology behind kids engaging in “bedtime stalling” and how it’s actually a cry for connection.

  • Please share 3 ways to build “connection time” with kids into a busy routine. Describe/explain each in at least 2-3 sentences.

  • Re: “bedtime stalling” and the like, how can you tell the difference between a child engaging in manipulation vs. having an emotional need?

  • Please explain how slowing down during bedtime in the above ways can actually help them fall sleep faster.

2. Occupational Therapists Say Parents and Grandparents Often Help Too Much With This Daily Task

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Occupational therapists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 20, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Please explain why you want parents to stop dressing their kids.

  • Please explain the developmental cost of dressing kids re: motor planning and “learned helplessness.”

  • Re: dressing themselves, what should kids actually be doing, and when? Please describe/explain for kids who are 2-3, 3-4, and 5-6.

  • Please share 3 OT tricks that can help kids dress themselves faster. Describe/explain each in at least 2-3 sentences.

  • How can parents gently set these boundaries with well-meaning grandparents?

3. This 1990s Backyard Game Still Teaches Kids Teamwork Better Than Most Apps

• Publication: Parade

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 20, EOD

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page.

  • Why is “capture the flag” the best teamwork game?

  • What are your thoughts on screen-based vs. physical teamwork?

  • How can a family set up a backyard game of capture the flag in five minutes?

  • Please explain the “developmental magic” of “unstructured” conflict regarding this topic.

  • Please share 3 examples of modern rule variations to capture the flag that can keep it fair for all ages. Describe/explain each in at least 2-3 sentences.

Thank you!

Ashley

Don’t forget about my July chats! :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Do you need to stop tretinoin in the summer?

• Publication: SingleCare

• Sources needed: Dermatologists who are based in the U.S. and not associated with SingleCare’s competitors

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, July 13, EOD

• Note: Please answer the questions from your professional experience, starting with phrases like "My patients have experienced...." or "When I prescribe this to my patients, I inform them about..." etc as applicable.

• Questions:

  • Please share your name, credentials, place of work, website, and contact information.

  • There’s a myth that retinoids need to be paused in warm months. Any idea where this came from?

  • Please provide a quote about dermatologists’ general support for year-round use of retinoids/tretinoin for acne, hyperpigmentation, and aging when paired with sun protection.

  • What’s the difference between true photosensitivity and skin-barrier irritation that makes sunburn more likely? And does tretinoin cause true photosensitivity?

  • How long is the “early adjustment period” in which sun sensitivity is more likely with tretinoin?

  • Please clarify why tretinoin is applied at night, distinguishing “the sun breaks it down” (effectiveness) from “it damages skin” (safety).

  • Please describe the specific situations where temporarily reducing frequency might make sense. (This may or may not include summer months / hot days.)

  • Please explain why reducing frequency is generally preferable to stopping entirely, including what can happen to progress if treatment is paused.

  • How can someone ease back to a full schedule of tretinoin after a break?

  • What should a first-time user expect during the adjustment period, and how can they minimize irritation?

  • When can someone resume tretinoin use after a sunburn, and how can they care for their skin barrier in the meantime?

Thank you!

Ashley

Don’t forget about my July chats! :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. This ‘Humble-Brag’ Phrase Makes You Instantly Unlikable, Psychologist Explains

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, July 9 at noon ET

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What is “humble-bragging”?

  • Why do people “humble-brag”?

  • What is the main “humble-brag” phrase that makes a person “instantly unlikable,” and why?

  • Please share and explain 3 more “humble-brag” phrases that make a person “instantly unlikeable,” and describe/explain each in at least 2-3 sentences.

2. Kids Who Had Condescending Parents Often Have These 7 Traits as Adults, Psychologist Says

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, July 9 at noon ET

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does a condescending parent look like? What are common behaviors or phrases condescending parents might have/say?

  • Please share 7 traits an adult may have after growing up with condescending parents. Explain/describe each in 2-3 sentences.

  • What do you want these adults to know? What tips/advice would you give them?

3. Psychologist Says the 1 Phrase That Instantly Shuts Down a Condescending Person Isn't What You Might Think

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, July 9 at noon ET

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Why might someone consistently be condescending?

  • What surprising or unexpected phrase can shut down a condescending person, and why?

  • Please share 6 more ways to respond to a condescending person, and describe/explain each in 2-3 sentences.

Thank you!

Ashley

I have some exciting news…

For the month of July, consultation chats with me are half off! That means:

• A 30-minute call or video chat is $25

• 10 questions answered over email is $20

I can answer all kinds of questions, like:

• How I can help you get an expert featured in HuffPost and other national outlets

• What types of stories editors want right now

• Why your pitch wasn’t successful, or how to improve a pitch

• What subject lines in emails are attention-grabbing

• If you should pitch a journalist on multiple platforms/social media sites

• And more! You bring the questions; I bring the answers.

Interested?

If so, email me (ashleybroadwater346@gmail.com) so we can a) set up a time, b) I can answer any pre-chat questions, and c) we can figure out payment.

Can’t wait!

Best,

Ashley

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. What quietly hurts long-term marriages?

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologists (3)

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, June 23, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Please share and explain the 3 main silent killers of long-term marriages.

  • What are the hidden warning signs of an unhappy marriage?

  • How can people reconnect with their spouse and protect their marriage long-term?

2. People Who Always Arrive Early Also Usually Have These Unexpected Personality Traits

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist (1)

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, June 23, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does being early reveal about your character?

  • Please share 7 unexpected traits of people who always arrive early. Describe/explain each in 2-3 sentences.

  • When is being early actually hypervigilance in disguise?

  • Is punctuality a preference or an anxiety response?

3. Oncologists Are Begging People To Stop Drinking This One Thing Every Morning (coffee creamer)

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Wednesday, June 24, EOD

• Deadline to answer questions: Oncologists (2)

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • As an oncologist, what are your concerns about people drinking coffee creamer every morning? What are the risks, and how big/urgent are they?

  • Is there a healthier/safer alternative?

  • Any other foods/drinks you urge people to have less often (if at all) due to cancer risk?

  • Anything else you’d like to add? (It’s OK if not!)

4. Oncologists Are Begging People To Stop Making This Produce Mistake (not washing it)

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Oncologists (2)

• Deadline to answer questions: Wednesday, June 24, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • As an oncologist, what are your concerns about people not washing their produce? What are the risks, and how big/urgent are they?

  • Please explain the most effective way to wash produce for food safety reasons. (Hot or cold water? How much scrubbing? Etc)

  • Any other produce or cooking mistakes you urge people to stop making?

  • Anything else you’d like to add? (It’s OK if not!)

Thank you!

Ashley

Friendly reminder about the change I made to the mastercourse price :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Bowel incontinence as a sign of colon & rectal cancer

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Colorectal surgeons/doctors + oncologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Wednesday, June 10, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Please explain how/why bowel leakage, also known as bowel or fecal incontinence, can be a sign of both colon and rectal cancer.

  • How common/noticeable/early is this symptom?

  • What are other major, common, underdiscussed or early signs of colorectal cancer (CRC)?

  • Can people prevent CRC, and if so, how?

  • What are helpful treatments for CRC?

  • When should people see a doctor for CRC?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

2. Check your eye health to reduce your dementia risk

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Neurologists + optometrists/ophthalmologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Wednesday, June 10, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Please explain the links between eye health and dementia risk. How/why are they connected? What does that look like?

  • How can checking our eye health help reduce dementia risk?

  • How can addressing eye health help someone with dementia?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

Thank you!

Ashley

Friendly reminder about the change I made to the mastercourse price :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. How much salmon is too much salmon?

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Doctors & dietitians

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, June 8, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What are the health benefits of salmon?

  • What other foods have those benefits?

  • What are the concerns with eating too much salmon? (For example, it contains mercury, PCBs, what else? Too much of those things can lead to what?)

  • Is there a limit to how many times per week, or the amounts, we can safely eat?

  • What are some signs you’re eating too much salmon?

  • What’s the difference between farm-raised and wild-caught in this context of salmon safety/concerns?

  • Anything else you’d like to add? (It’s OK if not!)

2. How much shrimp is too much shrimp?

• Publication: HuffPost

• Sources needed: Doctors & dietitians

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, June 8, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What are the health benefits of shrimp?

  • What other foods have those benefits?

  • What are the concerns with eating too much shrimp? (Note with cholesterol and any others.)

  • Is there a limit to how many times per week, or the amounts, we can safely eat?

  • What are some signs you’re eating too much shrimp?

  • Anything else you’d like to add? (It’s OK if not!)

Thank you!

Ashley

Friendly reminder about the change I made to the mastercourse price :)

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Subtle phrases that sound dismissive, even when you don’t mean to be

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, June 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does being dismissed feel like?

  • Please share 7 subtle phrases that sound dismissive, even when people don’t mean it that way. Explain/describe each in 2-3 sentences.

  • How can we help people feel heard?

2. Traits of people who play “devil’s advocate”

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, June 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What is a devil’s advocate?

  • Please share 7 traits of people who like to play devil’s advocate. Describe/explain each in 2-3 sentences.

  • How do you recommend responding to a devil’s advocate?

3. People who trust themselves do these things differently

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, June 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Why is self-trust important?

  • What can make self-trust difficult?

  • Please share 7 things that people who trust themselves do differently. Explain/describe each in 2-3 sentences.

  • How can someone practice trusting themselves more?

4. Phrases people with high self-trust use regularly

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Thursday, June 4, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does self-trust look like?

  • When is self-trust important?

  • Please share 7 phrases people with high self-trust use regularly. Describe/explain each in 2-3 sentences.

I’ll have more requests soon!

Thank you!

Ashley

You may remember that I offer a mastercourse for PRs and publicists. It contains 3 videos in which I answer 39 FAQs from the tens of consulting sessions I’ve had with people like you! It’s helped them get their clients quoted and linked in national outlets.

Previously $125, it is now $75!

Here is the link to buy the PR/Publicist Mastercourse.

I hope that helps and is more reasonable :)

On that note, here’s a friendly reminder that I still offer live consulting sessions. A 30-minute call is $50; a 30-minute email session (about 10 questions) is $40.

Helpful stuff, of course, but you might not know what you don’t know to ask, or have as much flexibility for scheduling—which is where the mastercourse comes in!

If you’d like to read reviews of my consulting/coaching sessions (from writers, but still relevant info!), you can read them here on my website.

Last but not least, I should be back to “regular programming” soon. I’m hoping to hear back from editors this week on pitches I’ve sent!

Best,

Ashley

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Traits of people born in the 1980s

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 25, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What was childhood like in the 1980s?

  • What do they call people who were born in the 1980s? (nicknames, generational names, etc)

  • Is there a specific psychology of people who grew up in the 1980s?

  • Please share 7 traits of people who were born in the 1980s. Please describe/explain each in a few sentences.

  • What is the biggest misconception about people who grew up in the 80s?

2. Psychological benefits of owning a cat

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 25, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • How do cats generally affect our mental health?

  • Does petting a cat reduce stress?

  • Some say cats’ purrs are healing. Why might that be?

  • Do cats help with depression and anxiety?

  • Please share 8 specific psychological benefits of owning a cat. Describe/explain each in a few sentences.

3. If you say these things regularly, you exude confidence effortlessly

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 25, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does it mean to “effortlessly exude confidence”?

  • Please share 7 phrases that show effortless confidence. Describe/explain each in a few sentences.

  • How can people be more confident or exude confidence?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

4. Phrases that make you “instantly unlikable” with strangers

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Etiquette expert

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 25, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Please share 11 phrases that make you “instantly unlikable” with strangers. Describe/explain each in 2-3 sentences.

  • How can people avoid those phrases altogether, with strangers or in general?

  • How can someone be more likeable with strangers, from an etiquette point of view?

Thank you!

Ashley

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Signs you’re taking too much magnesium

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: RDs

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 18, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • How can magnesium be helpful? Doesn’t it depend on the type of magnesium?

  • Please share the #1 sign someone is taking too much magnesium. Describe/explain further in at least a few sentences.

  • What are the risks/harms of taking too much magnesium? How quickly can they happen?

  • How much magnesium is recommended?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

2. The link between dementia and antihistamines

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Neurologists

• Deadline to answer questions: Monday, May 18, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • People are worried about antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine and diphenhydramine, causing or contributing to dementia. Does it? How/how not? Where is this coming from?

  • What do you want to warn people about or let them be aware of?

  • What is the recommended dosage of antihistamines?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

Thank you! I should have more requests tomorrow.

NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Reminders

• Please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!

• If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!

• Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)

• Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct.

• Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!

1. Phrases you’ll hear from a “know-it-all”

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Licensed psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, May 19, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • What does it mean to be a “know-it-all”?

  • Please share 7 phrases that “know-it-alls” commonly use. Explain/describe each one in 2-3 sentences.

  • How can someone respond or shut down a “know-it-all”?

2. People who use humor in serious situations have these X traits

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Licensed psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, May 19, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Why do some people use humor in serious moments?

  • Please share 7 traits of people who use humor in serious situations. Explain/describe each one in 2-3 sentences.

  • When can this be problematic?

  • Can smiling be a trauma response?

  • What can you do if you typically laugh or joke in inappropriate moments?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

3. People who hate silence in conversations have these X traits

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Licensed psychologist

• Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, May 19, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media

  • Why do some people dislike silence?

  • Please share 7 traits of people who hate silence in conversations. Explain/describe each one in 2-3 sentences.

  • How can someone reframe the quiet?

  • What can you do when there’s a gap in conversation?

  • Anything else you’d like to add?

I should have more requests for psychologists soon. Thank you!

Ashley