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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Aug 22

it was a true joy working with jaclyn cosgrove each week to bring the wonders of the californian wilderness to people's inboxes. if you live in the area you should absolutely subscribe www.latimes.com/newsletters/...

The Wild: A weekly newsletter about the outdoors in Southern California.

2025 Online Journalism Awards

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Aug 22

the wild, the outdoors newsletter that i edited while at the @latimes, is a nominee for excellence in newsletters in the single newsletter category! awards.journalists.org/entries/the-...

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Aug 7

fascinating story from charlie sosnick about a growing subculture of men who want to biohack their way to sexual confidence. one might say the real growth is the friends they made along the way www.gq.com/story/jelqin...

Is Jelqing the Secret to a Bigger Penis?

In online communities like r/gettingbigger, men are trading tips for ways to lengthen and enlarge their penises.

Are AI Girlfriends Good, Actually?

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jul 31

ai girlfriends might wreak havoc on society. they might also be a huge boon in the loneliness epidemic. @jackiesnow.bsky.social spoke to men about the tricky balance between being enamored with a chatbot and leaning on it for extra support www.gq.com/story/ai-gir...

AI chatbot companions are everywhere. And so are cautionary tales about their influence. But men are also using them as a way to process hard feelings amid a loneliness epidemic.

Why Is Leg Day on Tuesday?

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jul 31

my fellow lifters, have you ever wondered why leg is tuesday?
sami reiss has the fascinating answer for you www.gq.com/story/leg-da...

What was once a niche bodybuilder lifting practice is now embraced among chain gyms and the extremely fit and online. Experts share the story of how it happened.

Associate Editor, Grooming & Style, GQ

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jun 17

@gqmagazine.bsky.social is building out its wellness coverage with a new grooming & style associate editor role! we're looking for a cologne collector, fluent in skincare, who coins names for new mustache shapes for fun. sound like you? apply or dm me! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...

For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stabl...

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Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · Jun 17

NEW: Data broker sites were allegedly used by the Minnesota shooting suspect, authorities claim, highlighting the danger of an industry that freely sells your personal information. @lhn.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/minnes...

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets' Addresses

The Minnesota shooter allegedly researched several “people search” sites in an attempt to target his victims, highlighting the potential dangers of widely available personal data.

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · Jun 10

New from 404 Media: DHS flew Predator drones over the LA anti-ICE protests. As well as flight data this is further corroborated with air traffic control audio. The audio mentions "TROY" (callsign used by DHS) and "Q-9" (shorthand for MQ-9, the Predator B drones) www.404media.co/dhs-flew-pre...

DHS Flew Predator Drones Over LA Protests, Audio Shows

Air traffic control (ATC) audio unearthed by an aviation tracking enthusiast then reviewed by 404 Media shows two Predator drones leaving, and heading towards, Los Angeles.

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Daniel Michael Hernandez @longdrivesouth.bsky.social · Jun 6

The cream top backlash is here 🫣 Read more @latimes.com www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

Has the L.A. coffee scene reached peak cream top?

Is cream top getting to be too much? Two top L.A. coffee shops have recently removed the trendy add-ons from their menus.

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jun 4

thank you! rates vary based on experience and scope of assignment

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jun 3

i'll have more details on the types of stories i'm looking for soon, but in the meantime, please pitch me on the latest men's health/grooming trends, psychedelics, strength training, dating, diet, and AI health at [email protected]

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · Jun 3

some news. yesterday was my first day at @gqmagazine.bsky.social, where i'm now the wellness + grooming director. i'm thrilled to dive into this weird and wonderful beat at such a storied outlet!!

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · Jun 2

New addition to the shelf - everybody go buy @alansiegella.bsky.social’s new book, it’s a must read for Simpsons fans

www.amazon.com/Stupid-More-...

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

thanks renée, likewise!

Exhausted by cardio? This alternative may be key to a better workout

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

i also got to chat with the incomparable @caseyjohnston.bsky.social about her fantastic new book, a physical education, and her journey to get strong inside and out www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

In "A Physical Education," Casey Johnston journeys into the world of weightlifting and emerges transformed in both body and mind.

This California spa buries you up to your head in compost. Would you try it?

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

i got a few bylines in before my time was up at the LAT. one of which was about visiting a california spa that covers you in compost www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

Osmosis Day Spa's enzyme-cedar bath buries guests in a magic mixture of wood chips and rice bran for a relaxing, warming and healing experience.

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

the staff of the lat is one of kind, full of grit and dedication, and i hope you'll subscribe to support their valuable work. that is all!

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

there's so much more i could share but i will leave it at that. i'm so thankful to our talented design, copy, and photography teams -- as well as all of my endlessly creative features coworkers -- for making it a possibility to run such a fun, vibrant section and execute ideas i was passionate about

After 25 years, I wanted to quit drinking and couldn’t. Here’s how I finally got sober

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

and betsy vereckey's essay on quitting drinking after 25 years www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

I was afraid giving up booze would leave me craving a drink at major life moments. It ended up setting me free.

Lonely and depressed at 50, I launched my own midlife reboot

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

tara ellison's essay on her mid-life renaissance www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

When I reached midlife, I was struggling with depression and a changing body. Then I went on a quest to connect with my community — and myself.

A magic mineral? What magnesium can — and can’t — do for you

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

adam markovitz's magnesium dispatch www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

After decades of anonymity on vitamin store shelves, magnesium is taking a star turn in L.A.'s wellness community. Here's what it can — and can't — do for you.

L.A.'s gone all in on hyper-specific bumper stickers — the weirder the better

alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · May 21

as for some of the freelance pieces i've been priveleged to edit, there are so many, but i really really loved @reneereizman.com's bumper sticker story www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...

It’s hard to drive anywhere in the city right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker. Here's how the trend went beyond 'Coexist' and into overdrive.