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Amy Marturana Winderl

Amy is a health writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience. Her work has been published in Self, Women’s Health, Well+Good, Outside, The New York Times for Kids, HGTV, and more. When she's not working, you can find her chasing after her toddler, working on DIY home projects with her husband, or tending to her beloved houseplants and cut flower garden.

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Articles written by Amy Marturana Winderl

Masking: The real reason we hide our authentic selves and how to stop

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC

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Amy Marturana Winderl

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Articles written by Amy Marturana Winderl

Masking: The real reason we hide our authentic selves and how to stop

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