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Mutha LifeEpisode 40: Atoosa Rubenstein: the (un)COVER(ing) GIRLFor an entire generation of girls wanting to be journalists, work in magazines and/or fashion, Atoosa Rubenstein was the pinnacle we looked to. She was living out loud and doing it YOUNG. Not waiting for any traditional hierarchies to retire. But what we didn’t see is how much was weighing those designer shoulders down at the same time. The unanswered questions. The lack of connection. The missing warmth and safety of a loving childhood home. This expansive hang in the virtual closet has us starting in Iran, growing up in a challenging home dynamic, skyrocketing to notoriety at...2025-05-281h 20
A Little Too Much with Jamie Stone143. ALTM REWIND: Atoosa Rubenstein, former Editor-in-Chief of and CosmoGIRL!TW: childhood sexual abuseThis week Jamie chats with Atoosa Rubenstein, former EIC of and CosmoGIRL!Jamie tells the story of how she met Atoosa 21 years ago while going on "The View," how much CosmoGIRL! and other teen magazines impacted millennial teen years, Atoosa's regrets as a leader, Atoosa's childhood sexual abuse by two family members, being a public figure going through a divorce and so much more! This was such a special episode for Jamie, as Atoosa was definitely a role model for her and all her friends growing up. 2025-04-031h 02
Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies[Below 14th Street] HOW THE SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE EDITOR IN CHIEF CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFEThis week's story from Below 14th Street is a heartfelt one that I think you'll really enjoy. It's a testament to the power of our words, especially to future generations. I'm talking about a very special story about a letter I wrote to the editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine when I was just 11 years old that changed my life and taught me the importance of believing in myself and chasing my dreams. It gave me permission to dream bigger than my circumstances, and sometimes, that's all you need. It's a story that I hope will inspire you to never give up...2023-08-2515 min
Miss Understood with Rachel UchitelBoss Babe Atoosa Rubenstein Chats with Rachel About Seventeen Magazine, CosmoGirl, Motherhood, Life After DivorceGet ready to be inspired by our next guest, Atoosa Rubenstein!
She made history as the youngest editor-in-chief EVER at Seventeen Magazine, and went on to create the iconic CosmoGirl magazine.
But her biggest job so far? Motherhood!
And that's not all - she's faced difficult hurdles in her personal life too, from a tough divorce to a recent battle with cancer. But through it all, she's found peace and purpose.
Today she shares her journey with us in an intimate and thought-provoking conversation.
Trust us, you won't want...2023-06-141h 08
Atoosa UneditedI Haven't Been Truthful With You...The Weeknd is starting to use his given name, Abel Tesfaye.This feels meaningful to me. You know what they say. Words are spells. And if words are spells, then your name must be the personal spell you cast on the world. Or at least that’s what I always thought. After all, when I got married at age 26, I changed my name in the masthead of Cosmopolitan even before it was official so the issue that hit newsstands after my August wedding would reflect this new and improved version of me. I was no longer Atoosa Be...2023-06-0517 min
Atoosa UneditedDoing The Single Mom ShuffleI won’t lie.I did NOT want to be a single mom. Despite knowing deep down that my husband and I had grown apart, I held tight to my marriage. I did over a decade of deep therapeutic soul searching trying to pinpoint the cause of that pebble in-my-shoe feeling. Was it my mother? My career? Was it the death of my father when I was a kid? The incest? Being an immigrant? The too-big career at the too-young age? And sure. Check, check, check. All those things needed to be processed. But in the...2023-05-1409 min
Atoosa UneditedWhat I Learned About MarriageI have a theory and if it makes you worked up, I encourage you to sit with it a little longer before you disagree.If you’ve had trauma of any sort as a child, I believe your first marriage will be based in that trauma. Some version of repeating it so you can either finally break free or remain engaged forever (pun intended) with the trauma that tangled up your childhood. Oh, and those who jump right into a second or third marriage after the first? Same. Same. I don’t think the trauma-based marriage necessarily ends...2023-05-0805 min
Atoosa UneditedCancer Has Been Good For MeI’m racing to write and record this for you in the moments before my second surgery. But before I go in, I want to tell you something odd.Cancer has been good for me.I can’t lie. In the first 24 hours, I journeyed through some very difficult feelings relating to my mortality and how that would impact my three children. I let those feelings truly sink in and tenderize me. That felt important.I recognize not everyone will agree with this take, but when it entered other people’s lives, I’d always...2023-04-2406 min
Full Plate Full CupHaving the Courage to Walk Away when Success isn’t Satisfying your Soul with Atoosa RubensteinGet ready to get real with this week’s guest, Atoosa Rubenstein: former editor-in-chief of CosmoGIRL! and Seventeen magazines. Atoosa shares what was really going on behind-the-scenes in her life as America’s “it-girl”, and why she walked away at the height of her career. We deep-dive into the self-exploration journey she’s been on ever since, and learn why she’s embracing the words “I don’t know” at age 51. This episode will leave you with a fresh perspective on what a well-lived life can look like, and empower you to explore your fullest potential.We talk about:...2023-04-1757 min
WomenHeardAtoosa Rubenstein, Author, Creator, Founding Editor of CosmoGirl & Former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazineYou won't want to miss this episode! In this unfiltered and honest conversation, Atoosa Rubenstein shares her origin story leading iconic magazines that helped a generation of women come into their own. She discusses comeback culture and re-entering the conversation, along with how media has changed in her decades of industry experience. Listen to this episode to hear behind-the-scenes information about the business, personal revelations and the importance of manifestation. Plus, hear why creating quality content should be top of mind and why it "isn't a time for capable managers, it's a time for pirates."
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Atoosa UneditedI Have A Third NippleI’m going to do something a little differently this week. Instead of writing an essay and then reading it for the audio portion, I’m just going to talk and then transcribe what I say. It’s what I’m more comfortable with so let’s try it as an experiment. I’ve been thinking about friendships…intimate, close friendships. My first best girl friend was Katie Modica in 4th grade. (And btw - if anybody knows a Katie Modica who is around 51 and originally from Long Island, PLEASE put us in touch because she was really...2023-04-0912 min
Atoosa UneditedI Have Breast CancerI have breast cancer. No burying the lede here, right?Listen, I’m not trying to be coy or clever. I just want you to know why you haven’t heard from me. Well…that’s not entirely true. I hadn’t written for a few weeks already before I got my diagnosis.So…perhaps we go back in time a bit. As I mentioned in a past letter, I’m finished being led by fear. It’s such a powerful and effective source of fuel that most people who’ve...2023-04-0506 min
ISA GamePINCH ME! She was Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen Magazine (Ft. Atoosa Rubenstein)This week on ISA GAME PODCAST, we welcome Atoosa Rubenstein, previously Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen Magazine and Founder of CosmoGirl! Listen along as Atoosa tells us about her time as editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine, how ISA and Atoosa first met, her thoughts on trends, leaving CosmoGirl, Cathy Black as her mentor, regrets (or lack thereof), pioneering the concept of Seventeen "Real Girls," the importance of that one-hour nap during a busy day, culture, social media, and the next big thing. Subscribe to ISAGAME.SUBSTACK.COM for bonus interviews and exclusive content. Follow @isagamepodcast on TikTok and Instagram...2023-03-071h 04
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast100: Michael Rubino, Air Quality Expert: Unlocking the Power of Clean Air for Better Sleep and Healthy HomeGet ready to revolutionize how you think about air quality and achieve better sleep with our special guest, Michael Rubino, an expert in air quality. So get ready to learn everything you need about air quality and its impact on our health!Learn about his fascinating work, including how he tests for common pollutants in our homes. Gain insights into the potential health risks associated with water damage, mold, dust, and bacteria. Then, get ready to improve your sleep quality with Michael's expert advice on the best home-use filters.Take advantage of this exciting podcast...2023-02-2757 min
Atoosa UneditedTrigger Warning 🤮The purpose of this letter is to share my experiences in case you relate. I’m not a doctor or a therapist…but I would TOTALLY play one on TV if you ask nicely. 🤩I had a really hard week.And…cut. 🎬How do you feel when I tell you I’ve had a hard week. Notice if you have a resistance to this. If you know me personally, you may gloss over the rest of this letter and just rush to send me an omg-are-you-okay note. Or you may even be thinking with an eye ro...2023-02-0614 min
Atoosa UneditedAtoosa from Seventeen is DeadI had an experience the other night that felt psychedelic…except it wasn’t. But it was…even though it wasn’t. Let me explain.I was out to dinner with some lovely folks. Smart, gorgeous, successful, the typical kind of 212s you may expect me to be out to dinner with. 212 being the shorthand for people who live in Manhattan, the 212-area code. They’re about my age, C-suite, enviable academic and career pedigrees, blah blah blah. You get the drift.And then there came this one moment when I asked the wife about what she l...2023-01-3012 min
Atoosa UneditedWeight Lost, Self Found.I once had a boss when I was in my early 20s who said whenever she was really happy, she’d gain weight.I have the opposite experience.But there is one complication.You will never actually hear me say that I am NOT happy.In the depths of the hardest times of the hardest times, I will be crawling on the metaphorical floor, gutted and left for dead and if you bring your ear close to my mouth you will hear me whisper either a gratitude fo...2023-01-2311 min
Atoosa UneditedA Surprising RevelationI understand about New Year’s resolutions. Meaning, I get the appeal. I used to write really neatly every September and promise myself that this year…THIS year I would finally be the buttoned-up student I knew was hidden somewhere deep inside of me. But by October, without fail, I could only open my locker an inch to grab one book at a time or else I’d have an avalanche. Nah. New Year’s resolutions have never been anything more than a message from my internal patriarchy that I would, inevitably, rebel against. Useless.I do somethin...2023-01-1608 min
Atoosa UneditedHow To Hook 🎣 A Commitment-PhobeHappy 2023!While I took a break from Substack, I did not take a break from living and learning. If you follow me on IG, you know what I’ve been up to. If you don’t, please do 😇, and I’ll include some videos here today to get you up to speed. The Cliff Notes: Remember High School Guy? Yeah. Well…it’s game on, sister. 😅I don’t know where you fall in the whole attachment theory world, but as for me, after my marriage, I was pretty avoidant…very much a commitment-phobe. And frankly one might sa...2023-01-0906 min
Content PeopleFinding authenticity with Atoosa RubensteinAtoosa Rubenstein became the youngest editor-in-chief in Hearst Magazine's history when she founded CosmoGirl! in 1993 at age 26. In this episode, Brafton COO Meredith Farley talks with Atoosa not only about what she learned during her career at CosmoGirl! and Seventeen, but also how she dealt with burnout and what's changed and what's stayed the same in the digital era of content. Subscribe to Atoosa's newsletter, Atoosa Unedited at https://atoosa.substack.com/Content People is produced by Brafton, a leading content marketing agency headquartered in Boston. For more information and free content, visit us at h...2022-12-151h 02
Atoosa UneditedPrepare for F-WordsAs we creep toward the holidays, I want to talk about what makes life and relationships hard.Here’s what has been hard for me in case you can relate:1-I’m going through a divorce with some not-easy-to-digest details. But unlike a friendship that isn’t working, you can’t walk away altogether from a relationship once you’ve procreated with the person, right? We have children and so we must co-exist while we disentangle. I can meditate 24 hours a day, but that doesn’t change the fact that Divorce Sucks, plain and simple...2022-11-2111 min
Atoosa Unedited2 Steps To Feeling PeacefulI believe in naps. In fact, last week I was fifteen minutes late for a podcast taping with the brilliant woman photographed above (check out her new Substack), Isabella Di Stefano, because I was…yes, napping. I needed it! 🤷🏻♀️ That sounds like something only a lady of leisure can say, but in fact, I was napping at the office at the height my busy-ness.Wait. Busi-ness…busy-ness.I never noticed that. Did you?Relevant.I don’t know about you, but back in the day, my life r...2022-11-1407 min
Atoosa UneditedI've Been Lying to MyselfLying is often a dance. One person can’t handle a truth and enables another who can’t handle rejection.Growing up, I always gave the “right” answer to the grownups. I was so concerned with getting in trouble (#mymomhitme) that it didn’t matter what the real answer was, I learned how to say the right answer: The one the adults wanted to hear. If I spoke to a friend’s parents, I was always on point. (“You should be more like Atoosa,” they’d say. Yeah, right! If they only knew I’d just made plans to sneak out w...2022-11-0708 min
Atoosa UneditedMy Grief Is Very ImpoliteWelcome to the underside of joy.I took this picture April 8, 2020.I was still living with my husband, but he was no longer the person I’d known and loved for 26 years. He spoke to me like a stranger. I had spent hours alone sobbing over loss of my best friend. When I finally went to my bathroom to wash up for bed and saw my face, I was shocked.This is the face of grief.I took a picture.I knew I would want to remember th...2022-10-3110 min
Atoosa UneditedAn Iranian Girl with a Jewish NameI often make light of growing up as an Iranian immigrant in America during the hostage crisis. I’m from a very Red State part of a Blue State, if that makes sense. But I had no color-coded context for it as a kid. All I knew back then was that it was kind of uncomfortable being anything other than white and Irish- or Italian-American where I was from. I lived in a town where neighbors allegedly pooled money to buy a house before they would let a black family buy it. Luckily, I’ve heard it has become a lo...2022-10-2410 min
Atoosa UneditedAn Overdue ConfessionAt the end of summer, I was so gung-ho on this idea: I’m giving up boys for 3 months! Renunciation, like my beloved Buddha! (Or my Catholic friends from college who would give up soda or chocolate for lent!)You know this feeling, right? Maybe you’ve given up carbs, sugar, coffee…It seems so right! You are so sure!And then…Well…Inevitably you realize why the fuck you’ve got an issue with the substance at hand.Joseph Goldstein, my favorite...2022-10-1710 min
Atoosa UneditedWhy I Love Being SingleI’ve been really crunching on something over the past few days.On a short break from my last boyfriend, I started dating another guy from high school (I know - I know…but it’s me and you love me just the way I am, right???) and I was really struck by the response I got from several women I knew from childhood.Are you ready?“Congratulations!”Is that fucking weird to you, too?Congratulations??Did I just win a stuffed animal at a carnival?2022-10-1007 min
Atoosa UneditedMy TEDx Talk Is OutMost of you know I gave a TEDx talk on April 30. I hope you’ll watch it (above)!What you may not know is what the talk meant to me. I left my career to work on my marriage (and in turn, myself) and saw that partnership through to it’s natural end after almost 26 years. In some ways, it’s been almost like a fairy tale: Waking up from a long, long slumber, Sleeping Beauty has arisen to find her old Kingdom (the magazine industry) has essentially vanished. I tota...2022-10-0305 min
Atoosa UneditedWhy I Try to "Fix" My LoversMost people enter a relationship hoping it’ll last forever.And then…there’s me.It’s not that I’m hoping for a breakup. It’s just that…well…my work (and my passion, honestly) is to learn about life, and you don’t learn too much about life when you’re just holding hands and going out for brunch. So, it’s not that I’m looking to make problems. I just act like myself with zero filter…and I’m ready with a notepad when things go awry.Bestie David said this one t...2022-09-2611 minA Little Too Much with Jamie Stone101. Atoosa Rubenstein, former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen and CosmoGIRL!TW: childhood sexual abuse This week Jamie chats with Atoosa Rubenstein, former EIC of and CosmoGIRL!, and founder of the Atoosa Unedited Substack. Jamie tells the story of how she met Atoosa 21 years ago while going on "The View," how much CosmoGIRL! and other teen magazines impacted millennial teen years, Atoosa's regrets as a leader, Atoosa's childhood sexual abuse by two family members, being a public figure going through a divorce and so much more! This was such a special episode for Jamie, as Atoosa was definitely a role model for her and all her...2022-09-221h 02
Atoosa UneditedAnatomy of a BreakupGiiiirrrrrlllll,Let’s dissect my latest breakup like a frog in 7th grade, shall we?I know I might sound as cold as the aforementioned frog, but believe me, a few days ago, I was gutted. Absolutely gutted. But not gutted in a why-me kind of way. You know, that’s not my style. But rather in an I’ve-tapped-into-something-very-primal-and-now-I-need-a-nap kind of way. So…I spent two hours in bed on Thursday totally lost and sobbing, letting my grief flow through me like a river leading me down into my deepest depths.At 50...2022-09-1216 min
Christian Natural HealthMichael Rubino: Mold Testing and TreatmentMichael Rubino is an air quality expert who helps bridge the gap between the air in our homes and its direct impact on our health and founder of Change the Air Foundation. Rubino works with over 100 doctors globally to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this global health crisis. As President of Home Cleanse, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure and has helped heal over 1,000 families—including celebrities and athletes. He is also a council-certified Mold Remediation Supervisor by I...2022-09-0926 min
Atoosa UneditedHow I Slowed Down SummerHey,Ferris Bueller said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” We all know what he meant…and perhaps it’s never been more true, right? Everyone I talk lately has been lamenting, “Where did summer go??”Raise your hand if you know someone who responds to texts in two seconds flat. Perhaps you ARE that person. Worse are the colleagues who are that fast. Worse? Better? I guess it depends on where you fall related to the transaction in question. Do t...2022-08-1511 min
Healthy IndoorsHealthy Indoors LIVE Show 7-7-22 with guest Michael Rubino
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Rubino to discuss one of our favorite subjects: Mold.
Michael Rubino is an air quality expert who helps bridge the gap between the air in our homes and its direct impact on our health. Rubino works with over 100 doctors globally to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this global health crisis.
As President of HomeCleanse, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure and has...2022-07-071h 02
Atoosa UneditedFacing My Worst FearHey,Sometimes our fears are ones we aren’t even aware of, right?So I Wordle with a guy I know at 9:45 every morning. We aren’t physically together, but we do it simultaneously and then compare our journeys. (Side note: You can learn a lot about someone by their Wordle choices! I highly recommend it as a dating tool.) One day, I had a meeting I couldn’t reschedule at 9:45 and I Wordle-cheated on him and did it on my own.It did not go well.I started out with my usu...2022-07-0411 min
Atoosa UneditedLet's Get It StartedHey,I just got home from the Pride parade in Manhattan. 🏳️🌈 I have to say, it’s hard not to feel joyful and connected after a gathering like that. To me, it felt like soul medicine…good timing after the Supreme Court decision this week. As I read, like you, various responses on social media, one posting stopped me dead in my tracks.To me, this felt over the line. Not because I don’t think the intel is legitimate. Let’s pretend it’s true. I mean…I’ve had three abortions and I ju...2022-06-2706 min
Atoosa UneditedI'm Looking For TroubleHey,One of my favorite things to do when I was an Editor was getting in trouble. I mean, I must have loved it on some level, right? Because I never tried to avoid it. But in all honesty, I never set out to get in trouble, I just got really into whatever I was doing and often ruffled some feathers in the process. Kinda like those puppies we see on IG with the big innocent eyes surrounded by something they totally wrecked.I’ve told you about my last kerfuffle. It was wh...2022-06-2007 min
Atoosa UneditedI Got Pushed Way Out Of My Comfort ZoneHey,Something happened at my TEDx Asbury Park talk a few weeks ago.Before the actual event, we did a quick run through of the whole program and I learned that the whole cast (all the speakers) would go back on stage at the end and sing a musical number about Joy with a group of performers. The idea was that we would be holding hands, clapping and singing lyrics like, “This joy I have, the world didn’t give it to me. The world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it...2022-05-1508 min
Myers Detox PodcastMold Removal vs. Mold Remediation with Michael RubinoMichael Rubino joins the show to talk about how to do proper mold remediation, the difference between mold removal and remediation. Michael also goes into problems with mold testing, differences between mold and mildew, simple steps to prevent mold growth, symptoms of mold toxicity, and much more! If you have an old home, a home that may have had water damage, or even a new home, mold growth is something you should have on your radar, so tune into this informative podcast! On today’s podcast, you will learn: The most common molds you fin...2022-05-1230 min
Atoosa UneditedMy Secret AbortionHey,On this Mother’s Day, I want to talk about a child I chose not to have.I was pregnant in the picture above.I was married. My lover, too, was married and had a family.I terminated this pregnancy.I was filled with shame. I was ashamed in front of my gynecologist, so I just sped through the conversation making it clear I didn’t want answer any questions. I mean, here I was this person seemingly at the top of my game…but so clearl...2022-05-0900 min
The Computer RoomThe Importance of Content Curation in an Age of Information OverloadI have a backlog of episodes! This is a conversation I did with Atoosa Rubenstein, former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen and founder of Cosmogirl, in January (😅) about her career, the importance of content curation, and her wonderful Substack, Atoosa Unedited. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2022-05-0159 min
BetterHealthGuy BlogcastsEpisode #164: The Mold Medic with Michael Rubino, CMR, IEPWhy You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold inspection and remediation. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Michael Rubino. Michael Rubino, CMR, IEP is an air quality expert who helps bridge the gap between the air in our homes and its direct impact on our health. Michael works with over 100 doctors globally to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this global health crisis. As President of All American Restoration, Michael specializes in working with people who are...2022-04-251h 45
Atoosa UneditedMy Tales Of A Corporate Call GirlHey,One of my favorite dances seems to be back: The tango cosmetics companies do with magazine Beauty Directors. Maybe due to Covid restrictions opening up, maybe money is flowing again for cosmetics companies, I honestly have no idea because I’m not a magazine insider anymore, but I’m taking in the view (and effusive product recommendations) on IG. The very first beauty junket I went on as an intern was for Unilever my senior year in college. It was across the Hudson River in New Jersey, but they had a swanky boat...2022-04-1800 min
Be There in FiveCosmoGIRL! Talk (with Atoosa Rubenstein)This week, Kate interviews millennial magazine icon Atoosa Rubenstein, former editor-in-chief of CosmoGIRL! And Seventeen magazine in the early-mid 2000s, who has now entered back into the pop culture spotlight with her Substack Atoosa Unedited. Kate and Atoosa talk about her rise to being the youngest founder and editor-in-chief in Hearst history, her experience in the glam magazine world in the aughts, celeb encounters, "Devil Wears Prada" moments, the benefits and downfalls of her inexperience in a leadership role, and her ultimate exit from the spotlight as a result of insurmountable burnout. She also speaks very honestly about her...2022-04-182h 01
Atoosa UneditedHow I Avoid Burn OutHey,A lot of people have been asking me about ambition lately.I totally understand why. In the aughts, I was the poster girl for ambition, right? On the surface this young, overachieving Editor-in-Chief. Killing it at work and seemingly living the high life with the requisite house in the Hamptons, fancy car, NY Times headlines, seat at the Met Ball. I had two assistants: One was a full-time assistant just to answer reader letters most often asking, “How can I get to where you are?” To which I had crafted a detailed game...2022-04-1100 min
Have You Heard About...The Wild Boom of the Teen Magazines with Atoosa RubensteinWho better to deep dive the boom of the teen mags than legendary editor Atoosa Rubenstein!? As Founding Editor of CosmoGirl (at age 26!), and former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazine, Atoosa's magic was a blend of understanding the teenage experience, while being acutely relatable to her readers (this, despite living a life of glamour and high fashion in NYC should not be underestimated). After leaving the industry in 2006 (and yes, we chat about why), she re-emerged recently with her Substack Newsletter and Podcast of the same name, Atoosa Unedited. The best kind of guest, Atoosa is generous with her insight...2022-03-221h 03
Atoosa UneditedThe Best Sex Of My LifeHey,We never talk about sex. I mean, sure, we’ve danced around it. But usually, it’s through the lens of trauma or with a least a little regret – like all the errors of judgement I made when I was younger. But today, let’s talk about…gasp…pleasure. 🤫It took me a long time to feel comfortable talking about sex through this lens. But who am I kidding? I’m tensing up just typing this out. I’m getting more comfortable talking to my friends about it. We can only go as deep – bad pun...2022-03-2100 min
Atoosa UneditedHoly sh*t...I totally forgot!Hey,You may have read the Q&A Yasmin Gagnè did with me in The Cut this past week. I made a funny reel about how when Yaz first walked into my apartment, minutes after greeting her, I dropped a huge glass bottle full of water and it shattered all over the place. It was an awkward nice-to-meet-you, for sure. But what really freaked me out was right as I was trying to clean up the crazy mess, Yaz, herself likely flustered because the whole thing was kind of jarring said, “Are you ner...2022-03-0619 min
Atoosa UneditedHow I Fight With BoyfriendsHey,I’m in the process of renovating my fighting-with-boyfriend style. To be honest, it’s a gut renovation right down to the studs. And it’s kind of going amazing, so today I want to flex. I’m starting from such a low place that honestly, being normal is a flex for me, but hell, I can’t be the only one who is used to fighting dirty. Anyone? Anyone?I used to have a signature fight move that I inherited from my mother. Let’s call it The...2022-02-2710 min
Atoosa UneditedWhy I Hide Under The BedHey,Today, I keep trying to write about anything but this. I have so many good stories from the past! And this is so fresh…it feels so vulnerable. But alas there’s only one thing bubbling up, demanding to be exposed and explored. And so I begin…I started seeing a new guy (let’s call him Sweet Yogini 🧘🏻♂️) last fall, literally three days after The Bear and I ended Season 2 of our relationship. I flipped the Hinge switch immediately when I got home the night of our breakup as a kind of fuck-you-d...2022-02-2110 min
Coffee N° 5 with Lara SchmoismanWhat’s Missing in Content Today with Atoosa RubensteinSend us a textWelcome to another episode of Coffee N5 Podcast! Today on the show, we have with us Atoosa Rubenstein, former editor-in-chief of Seventeen and founder and editor-in-chief of CosmoGIRL!, to talk about how to create content with intention.Atoosa started her career in 1993 as a fashion assistant at Cosmopolitan, and five years later, she was promoted to senior fashion editor. This led to Hearst Magazine’s president Cathleen Black asking Rubenstein to develop a concept for a new magazine. Forty-eight hours later, Rubenstein presented the idea of CosmoGIRL! and was offered the pos...2022-02-1626 min
Atoosa UneditedGimme My F-ing Pacifier!Hey!I missed you…missed this. Sitting in my yellow office in my yellow Womb chair writing to you, my beloved reader and sister. But I really needed to take January off. I often say my life’s work is my life’s work. Meaning what I feel compelled to write and create is what I’m actually learning and experiencing personally. And this past month, I was like a cat lurching and heaving and gathering a monster hair ball that just wasn’t ready to dislodge. It wasn’t comfortable. I needed some extra processing t...2022-02-1400 min
Health Bite62. Childhood Trauma, Career Shift, Weight Gain and other Life Lessons featuring Atoosa Rubenstein, Former Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen MagazineLeave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.Shifting from a past you want to get better from isn’t one-click magic that will happen in just a blink of an eye. However, whether we admit it or not, we tend to bully ourselves to change most of the time, thinking that seeing ourselves in a negative manner will push us harder and faster towards what we want in life.But let me tell you now; you’ve been doing it all wrong if that’s where you’re at.It takes time. There’s...2022-01-1746 min