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Grace T. Olsen

Grace is a Co-founder and editor of Intrigue Pages. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has previously worked as a researcher and copy editor. She co-founded Intrigue Pages due to an insatiable desire to reignite a seemingly long-abandoned hobby – starting a blog and writing about her favorite topics. Now that she has decided to write on her blog, she uses her free time to write her heart out and tailors it to what she knows best: writing about women's wins and struggles. Her thoughtful articles are geared towards celebrating the scope of women's lives – from self improvement to culture content that enrich and drive important conversations. When she's not writing, she's out and about enjoying gardening, cooking, and getting lost in her favorite books.

Mercury in Seafood: Which Fish Are Safest to Eat?  

Seafood is still one of the healthiest proteins you can eat, but it comes with a caveat. Every fish in the ocean, from the smallest sardine to the largest shark, contains some amount of mercury. This isn’t because fish are…

Your Guide to Handling the Passive-Aggressive People in Your Life 

George Orwell, in his 1945 essay, wrote that “political language is designed to make lies sound truthful.” He could have been describing passive-aggressive behavior. It’s not outright deception, but it’s not the truth either, it’s a half-language that forces you…

When Does Being Shy Cross the Line Into Social Anxiety?

It’s common to feel uneasy in crowded places or tense before a big social event. Some people describe it as being shy, others as being introverted. But sometimes, what seems like ordinary shyness could actually be social anxiety.  On the…