Writing that’s obsessed with finding & creating connections.
I write essays and poems that explore what it means to feel connected: to ourselves, our people, and our creativity.
Writer • Coach • Pen-and-Paper Devotee
Hi! I’m Michelle.
I spent years writing on the internet about unlearning people-pleasing and embodying clear, kind, brave communication under the brand The Hearty Fig.
I’ve since closed that chapter—though if that speaks to you, you’ll find several of those articles and resources in the blog section of this site.
These days, I write essays and the occasional poem on Substack that explore themes like womanhood, being a friend to ourselves, personal writing practices, and how we might live in deeper connection & integrity.
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The Webs We Weave
I write about things like:
- Being a friend and a sanctuary to ourselves
- Learning about craft + creative process as a writer
- Disentangling from people-pleasing and perfectionism
- Finding connections between our experiences + ideas
- How we might live in deeper connection + integrity
In addition to personal essays, I also share poems and monthly link roundups of various creative fodder.
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