About the Calm Editorial Team

We’re a crew of Calm-ish writers and editors committed to helping you (and ourselves) navigate the messy reality of living in the real world. Our evidence-based, clinically reviewed, personal experience-centered articles are designed to support your mental health and wellbeing. 

And while we can’t swerve all of life’s curveballs for you, we can equip you with the tips, tricks, and tools you need to optimize your sleep, navigate stress & anxiety, and deepen your relationships.

💙 Want to know why the heck you keep waking up at 3am? We got you. 

💙 Need to figure out how to stop being a people-pleasing perfectionist? We’re here for it. 

💙 Feeling anxious for no reason or think you have brain rot? We have tips. 

The Calm Editorial Team

Marion Maclaine

Marion Maclaine is a writer, editor, Editorial Director, and Sleep Story writer at Calm. After navigating two life-changing mental health breakthroughs, she’s passionate about all things mental health, and has a soft spot for exploring the beautifully messy business of being human. 

When she’s not tapping away at her keyboard, she’s probably couch rotting unrepentantly, drinking tea like it’s a personality trait, or attempting to satiate her sweet tooth with yet another spoonful of chocolate spread. One spoon is never enough.  

💙 My mental health go-tos: Deep breaths. A good cup of tea. Irrationally long voice notes (even to myself — sounds weird and self-indulgent but don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it). 

💙 My secret sleep hacks: Counting back from 1000 (I guarantee you won’t make it past the 700s.) Trying not to get back to sleep when you can’t get back to sleep. Cognitive shuffling. 

💙 I feel least calm when: Someone tells me to “calm down”. My to-do list exceeds the length of my yoga mat. My favorite mugs are dirty (first world problem, I know).

Rachel Lyle

Rachel Lyle is a writer, editor, and Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) with big dreams of making mindfulness and wellbeing more accessible to everyone. After dealing with anxiety for most of her life, mindfulness and meditation were a literal life-changer, and she felt called to study and share them with others. 

With her friends, she’s as known for her meditation and self-care recommendations as she is for her “best-places-to-get-a-chocolate-chip-cookie” and “new-smutty-romance-you-need-to-read” recommendations. Because, #balance. 

💙 My mental health go-to: Get outside. Walk, hike, or sit in my hammock talking to the squirrels. Whatever it takes.

💙 My fave self-care trick: I’m a big fan of journaling. If I write out all my thoughts and feelings in the morning, it helps me start the day with less anxiety. If I dump all my worries or to-do lists in a journal before bed, it helps me sleep better. Win/win!

💙 I feel least calm when: I’m trying something new — it can be hard for a perfectionist. But I’m working on not letting “perfect be the enemy of good.” And remembering that excitement and anxiety can feel kinda similar, and without all the pressure to get something right, I really love learning.

Erin Clancy

Erin Clancy is a writer and editor who loves covering topics like mental health, relationships, and personal growth.

Struggling with anxiety during her college years spurred her interest in bettering her mental health, and she loves helping others improve their own. 

In her spare time, she moonlights as a rom-com novelist. You can often find her awake in the middle of the night, jotting down story ideas in her notes app. 

💙 My mental health go-to: Ever the fan of a defined practice, the 4-7-8 breathing technique and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique are my go-tos. 4-7-8 is an absolute game changer for stress and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique has literally staved off a panic attack. 

💙 My fave self-care trick: I love going on a gratitude walk when I’m feeling down or low. Sometimes that means a hike in the mountains, other times a stroll on the beach. But I literally count my blessings as I walk and I feel so much better. 

💙 I feel least calm when: I’m pulled in too many directions. But this has taught me to settle down by single-tasking. I remind myself I don’t have to do it all at once (spoiler: I still want to!) and I tackle my to-dos one at a time. It’s a work in progress but I’m proud of myself when I put this trick to use.

Gina Hepburn

Gina Hepburn is a writer and editor who covers mental health, parenting, and the daily juggle of trying to do it all. Her interest in mental health deepened after becoming a mom and seeing how many of us are quietly struggling to hold it together. 

She’s grateful to do work that meets people where they are—especially on the tough days—and is drawn to honest conversations, creative connection, and the stories that help us make sense of it all.

💙 My mental health go-to: Meditation and journaling. Both help me slow down and actually hear what’s going on underneath — stress, overwhelm, or sometimes just “I need a snack and a nap.” That clarity makes it easier to know what I need and actually make a change, even if it’s a small one.

💙 My fave sleep trick: Calm’s Sleep Stories! I’m especially partial to anything Regency-era — The Hidden Waltz and the Jane Austen series are basically my lullaby playlist.

💙 I feel least calm when: Everyone’s talking at once, the pasta’s boiling over, and someone’s lost their math homework. That’s usually my cue to take a breath and remind myself it’s okay for life to look a little messy.

Contact

General: For general inquiries, please reach out to editorial@calm.com