About - Nandini Maharaj, PhD

Hi, I'm Nandini

I am a freelance writer based in Vancouver. I cover health, wellness, dogs, and relationships.

My work has been featured in American Kennel Club, SELF, Well+Good, Insider, Katie Couric Media, Apartment Therapy, Outside Magazine, Yoga Journal, Giddy, Byrdie, Bezzy Migraine, and more.

I write features, explainers, and commerce pieces to help people give their dogs the best life possible. I turn to my dogs, Dally, Rusty, and Frankie for inspiration.

I became a therapist before specializing in public health for my Ph.D. I create mental health resources and content through my platform, Smart Girl Therapy, to inspire wellness and personal growth.

As a storyteller and lifelong fan of The Golden Girls, I aspire to be "Picture it, Sicily, 1920-something,” but really I'm more "Back in St. Olaf."

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American Kennel Club • 2nd November 2023

Three-Legged "Valley" Competes in 2023 Flyball CanAm Classic

She inspires fans from around the world with her “can-do attitude.”

Well+Good • 1st November 2023

Can’t Visualize Images of Familiar Objects or Faces in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia

Your imagination might work in terms of sounds, smells, or sights instead.

American Kennel Club • 24th October 2023

Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes

This condition can lead to pain, dysfunction, or paralysis.

Insider • 23rd October 2023

The Hosts of MTV's 'Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!' Share Their Tips to Know If Your Partner Is Keeping You a Secret

The premise of the show is helping people who are in secret relationships get to the truth.

Apartment Therapy • 19th October 2023

9 Mindfulness Exercises to Ease Everyday Stress

Work these low-lift habits into your daily routine.

Insider • 12th October 2023

If You Feel Like Time Is Flying by As You Get Older, You're Not Alone. Here's How to Savor the Moment.

Doing puzzles and getting enough sleep help the brain make new memories.

American Kennel Club • 4th October 2023

Collapsed Trachea in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

This is a progressive condition that makes it difficult for dogs to breathe and get air to their lungs.

Insider • 3rd October 2023

Everyone Knows to Ignore Red Flags — But Green Flags Could Matter More for Your Relationship, Says the Hosts of MTV's Catfish

Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford talked to Insider about why people ignored red flags.

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