Carolyn Todd

Carolyn Todd is a freelance writer covering health and wellness, as well as a coach for people living with chronic conditions. Her work has appeared in SELF, The New York Times, and Men’s Health. Endlessly curious about the human mind and body—and how we care for them—she explores the intersection of science, self-awareness, and healing in her work.

When she’s not writing or coaching, Carolyn can be found traveling, spending time in nature, hiking, doing hot yoga, devouring self-help and spiritual texts, cooking, or doting on her beloved cats.

Topics: health, chronic conditions, mindfulness, meditation, ADHD, nutrition, exercise, aletrnative approaches (cold punges, breathwork), relationships, friendships

Authored & Reviewed Resources by Carolyn Todd

Carolyn Todd is an expert author at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been authored by Carolyn Todd.

May 28, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

RAIN Meditation Is My Favorite Mindfulness Tool for Dealing With Big Feelings: Here’s How to Do It

A lot of the time, our emotions don’t arrive politely. They don’t lightly knock on the door and introduce themselves: Hello, I’m sadness, I’m here...

May 12, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

What Is EFT Tapping And Does It Actually Work?

If you’ve spent more than ten minutes on TikTok in the last year, you’ve probably seen someone gently tapping on their face and chest while...

Apr 15, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

How Chronic Illness Can Affect Your Mental Health

If you live with a chronic illness, then you already know it’s about so much more than managing unpleasant symptoms, taking medication, or making frequent...

Mar 31, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Why Pets Are So Good for Your Mental Health

You know when you’ve had a truly terrible day? Maybe you get home from work and your brain is buzzing with stressful thoughts, or your...

Mar 25, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

How to Deal With Negative Emotions When Life Gets Hard

Negative emotions are an inevitable part of being human. Stress, sadness, anger, anxiety, and grief are all feelings that tend to surface during life’s most...