Jianna Heuer
@jiannaheuerwrites.bsky.social
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https://www.jiannaheuerwrites.com
have been reading @Jane Pratt and listening to her ideas since I was a teenager starting with Jane Magazine which was like my bible in high school. Today she read my words and listened to my ideas and published them! What an honor.
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Unpopular Opinion: Losing My Business Was Like Losing A Family Member
A study compared brain scans of entrepreneurs who’d lost a business to those of parents who’d lost a child. They found the same kind of footprint in both.
https://janepratt.substack.com/p/unpopular-opinion-losing-my-business
about 1 month ago
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Starts June 4th-3 spots left! Sign up for your free consultation now:
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about 2 months ago
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The last month has been kinda dry in the creative writing department. But I was inspired to start up the blog on my therapy website again (last post was in 2018) after a talk with a fellow clinician and I’m finding it quite enjoyable. Most recent post about Adult ADHD
www.jiannaheuer.com/blog
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Jianna Heuer, LCSW | Psychotherapist in NYC
Insights on psychotherapy, life transitions, relationships, and self-discovery from Jianna Heuer, LCSW — therapist in New York City.
https://www.jiannaheuer.com/blog
2 months ago
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I’ve been thinking a lot about new beginnings lately and how it often seems like we have to let go or have something end to start anew. But does anything ever really end? Or does it just transform?
#newoffice
#psychotherapy
#personalessay
#indiebookstores
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2 months ago
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An essay on the perils of beinc gluten intolerant on vacation.
#author
#writer
#personalessay
#glutenintolerant
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4 months ago
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New essay up about trying to live the American dream, failing, andwhat makes talking about money and finances so uncomfortable. Link in bio for full text.
#money
#finances
#privatepractice
#americandream
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The American Dream Is No Dream Of Mine or Mums The Word on Money Worries
I’ve noticed a startling trend: talking about money is more uncomfortable for people than discussing sex or even death.
https://open.substack.com/pub/whyisnoonetalkingabouthis/p/the-american-dream-is-no-dream-of?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
6 months ago
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I have been on substack for a little over a year and I have 97 subscribers! Help me get to 100 by the end of 2025. If you are in to tarot, psychology, talking about what’s left unsaid, and personal essays this is for you!
substack.com/@jiannaheuer
6 months ago
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2 spots left! Sign up here:
www.jiannaheuer.com/groups
6 months ago
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7 months ago
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Thank you @acrossthemargin for publishing my essay “I A TV Dad” today!
#dads
#televisión
#personalessays
#writing
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"I Want a TV Dad" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin
"I Want a TV Dad" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin
https://acrossthemargin.com/i-want-a-tv-dad/
7 months ago
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Have you ever had any experiences like this?
open.substack.com/pub/whyisnoo...
#doctors
#dismissive
#angry
#frustrated
#women
#womenshealthmatters
#womenshealth
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The Disappointment Of The All Too Prevalent Dismissive Doctor
There is nothing more infuriating than listening to a woman describe a visit to the doctor.
https://open.substack.com/pub/whyisnoonetalkingabouthis/p/the-disappointment-of-the-all-too?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
7 months ago
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It’s two days past my one year anniversary on Substack. I missed it because I was busy writing my second piece for Why isn’t anyone talking about this? Subscribe or follow here for more!
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Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This? | Jianna Heuer | Substack
Personal essays talking about the shit no one wants to talk about. Click to read "Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?", by Jianna Heuer, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
https://whyisnoonetalkingabouthis.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
8 months ago
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The Time I Thought I was a Gremlin Who Had To Move To The Woods here.
#memoir
#personalessay
#gremlin
#perimenopausehealth
#mentalhealth
#moodswings
#writing
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Perimenopause Psychosis or The Time I Thought I was a Gremlin Who Had To Move To The Woods
Fists clenched in small balls at my side, creamy streaks of sunscreen creating rivers to my chin, I scream, “I am going crazy.
https://open.substack.com/pub/whyisnoonetalkingabouthis/p/perimenopause-psychosis-or-the-time?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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September Feature Writer!
This month's feature writing is by Adam Harrison-Friday
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/september-feature-writer?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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Jianna Heuer
Libre
about 1 year ago
"Anybody, Anywhere" by
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Here’s how I’ve seen the burnout cycle go down. The frustration causes anxiety. Anxiety leads to insomnia. Being tired makes you cranky. The cranky makes you on edge. You try to overcompensate and be more patient and more empathetic..:
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Tuned In & Turning Up
A monthly treat for my paid subscribers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/tuned-in-and-turning-up-8e0?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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Ever had someone spit in your face on the subway? Me too! Read all about it in my new piece out today in one of my favorite literary magazine @cosmic__daffodil.
#writing
#creativenonfiction
#literarymagazine
#strangers
#subway
#nyc
#grouptherapy
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about 1 year ago
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Check out this visceral piece by April Feature Writer Cori Matusow.
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This story was inspired by the Nine of Swords.
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April Feature Writer!
This month's feature writing is by Cori Matusow.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/april-feature-writer?r=4n2bse&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Jianna Heuer
The Mersey Review
about 1 year ago
Just ICYMI 👀💚 we've got 12 writers & 12 class pieces of poetry & prose to liven up your Monday!
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I’m just chuffed to have a new piece out today @themerseyreview I just read through all the lovely writers work included and let me tell you it is worth a gander. Link in bio to check it out.
#writer
#writing
#litmag
#essays
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Jianna Heuer
The Mersey Review
about 1 year ago
Who's in it? Oh we'll tell ya 😤
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Allison Burriss Kurt Schmidt Sophie Thompson Karen Crawford Marvin Waldman
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#tv
#books
#escapsim
#winter
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Tuned In & Turning Up
A monthly treat for my paid subscribers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/tuned-in-and-turning-up-335?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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“Death Becomes Him” is a thoughtful and vulnerable piece and I loved so much about it, let me know what you connected with!
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March Feature Writer
This month's feature writing is by T.J. Jourian.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/march-feature-writer?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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Thanks for the shout out
@wildroofjournal.bsky.social
❤️
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over 1 year ago
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Read all about my hot take on tv therapists here:
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Tuned In & Turning Up
A monthly treat for my paid subscribers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/tuned-in-and-turning-up-c7f?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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Do you like stars, music, or internal family systems? Do you feel you contain multitudes? This little story may just be for you. Inspired by the imagery or story of the star? Tell me about it!
jiannaheuer.substack.com/p/the-star
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The Star
This card indicates you are in a calm and stable place filled with hope. You have come to a new understanding of your core essence and are rediscovering your sense of purpose.
https://jiannaheuer.substack.com/p/the-star
over 1 year ago
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New story out today @greycovenpublishing in Shadow Work: Volume 2: Tarot. Link in bio to check it out!
#writing
#tarot
#fiction
#litmag
over 1 year ago
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Today I pulled “The Lovers.” Read the description of the card, my story inspired by it, and write a story of your own! I would love to hear it, here or on Substack (link).
#thelovers
#tarot
#writingprompts
#writing
#stories
#love
#poems
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over 1 year ago
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Six of Pentacles
This card indicates financial balance, sharing of wealth, and generosity. You could be the person sharing their abundance or be on the receiving end of someone else's charity.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/six-of-pentacles?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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The January Feature Writer is Neva Talladen! Give her gorgeous story a read here:
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January Feature Writer!
This month's feature writing is by Neva Talladen.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/january-feature-writer?r=4n2bse&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
over 1 year ago
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January’s paid subscriber post is out now! Link in bio to check it out-this month’s topic- How I Stay Well in Unwell Times.
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Book Recommendations this month include Self Care @leighstein and Tarot for Change @thejessicadore (among others)!
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Tuned In & Turning Up
A monthly treat for my paid subscribers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/tuned-in-and-turning-up?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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Death indicates the end of something and a time of change. This upheaval is necessary to introduce new habits and patterns into your life and let go of unhealthy attachments. Apt card pull for today, no? Read my story here:
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over 1 year ago
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Amy Wilson
over 1 year ago
Chronic pain is a feminist issue
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Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.
As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/magazine/chronic-pain.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&tgrp=ctr&pvid=5ED03E18-7A94-4422-83E8-B43870CB493F
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New Substack interview out today. Read it here:
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Art Meets Psychology Interview with Jianna Heuer
"Writing has opened up my world. ... I have let go of so much anger, sadness, and genuinely worked through so much trauma through my writing."
https://open.substack.com/pub/createmefree/p/art-meets-psychology-interview-with?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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Please check out my first podcast appearance! Interviewed by @otherwordy and hosted by @talkingwritingmag . We had a great convo about whales, E.T., psychology, and of course, writing.
#podcast
#interview
#writing
#psychology
#books
Listen here:
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Talking Writing
A Podcast for Writers, Readers, and Creative LifersWe keep creating against the odds, because we long for purpose and meaning in a chaotic world. Join the staff of Talking Writing magazine as we talk ...
https://rss.com/podcasts/talkingwriting/
over 1 year ago
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December’s Substack writer of the month is live now!
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@marybuchanan.bsky.social
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December Feature Writer!
This month's feature writing is by Mary Buchanan.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/december-feature-writer?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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It’s new Substack day! I was inspired to write about two road trips I took.
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Does this card inspire a story in you? If it does, I want to hear it!
over 1 year ago
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reposted by
Jianna Heuer
Shelby Hinte
over 1 year ago
Very excited to reveal the cover of HOWLING WOMEN coming 4.29.2025 from
@leftoverbooks.bsky.social
. So grateful to
@mrwojorising.bsky.social
for the incredible cover design! 🖤🌀 You can now preorder here or wherever else you get your books:
amazon.com/dp/B0DPBMRVJR
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New Substack out today, check it out, get some inspo, write a story!
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Five of Cups
Does this card inspire a story in you? If it does, I want to hear it!
https://open.substack.com/pub/jiannaheuer/p/five-of-cups?r=4n2bse&utm_medium=ios
over 1 year ago
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It’s my Substacks first collab! Please read this beautiful poem in my monthly feature writer newsletter today.
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over 1 year ago
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I’m doing a thing! Please check it out and join, like, follow, and share, if you can.
suchagoodlistener.substack.com
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Jianna Heuer | Substack
Writer & Psychotherapist where the city meets the sea.
https://suchagoodlistener.substack.com
over 1 year ago
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