James Barrett

13 Cold-Weather Camping Tips That Will Keep You Safe and Warm on Your Next Adventure

The first rule of camping is to always be prepared — especially once the temperatures begin to drop.

I Invested in Compression Boots For Marathon Training, and They Live Up to the Hype

5 Common Misperceptions About Seeing a Therapist, Straight From the Professionals

Society has come a long way in normalizing conversations about mental health, but stereotypes and misconceptions about therapy still exist, and these can be harmful to people considering treatment.

Unpopular Opinion: I Bite Into My String Cheese Instead of Pulling It Apart

I have this theory that string cheese was invented as a fun way to get kids to eat cheese.

I Spent a Year Qualifying For the New York City Marathon, and Someday, I Will Run It

For me, running a marathon isn't just about running 26.2 miles — it's bigger than that.

Hooked on Netflix's Outer Banks? Here Are 6 Real-Life Lost Treasures You Can Search For

Netflix's popular series Outer Banks takes viewers on a $400 million gold treasure hunt with John B and his gang of "Pogues," aka the kids of the working class on the islands.

How to Vet Brands and Figure Out Which Ones Actively Support the Black Community

Through impactful protests for the Black Lives Matter movement, the past few weeks have been a serious wake-up call for America to demand change when it comes to systemic racism and police brutality.

I Moved Back Home to Social Distance With My Parents, and They're My New Favorite Drinking Buddies

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has sent many of us back home to our parents' houses to social distance in our childhood bedrooms with awards from middle school still hanging on the walls (my parents won't let me take them down because they're still proud of my 14-year-old self).

My Brother and I Are 18 Months Apart, and It's Why We're Best Friends to This Day

I had a shadow growing up.

6 Reasons Growing Up a Middle Child Gave Me the Best of Both Worlds

Family dynamics define your upbringing — the good, the bad, and everything in between.

How Training For a Half-Marathon — and Then a Full — Helped Me Overcome My Grief

I started running when I lost my grandma earlier this year.

I Went to a Nude Beach With a Friend, and We Loved It

Beach days are hard to beat.