Helen Carefoot

Helen Carefoot is a lifestyle journalist currently writing for Well+Good, where she covers topics including travel, relationships, sleep, sex, astrology, career, and financial wellness. She joined Well+Good in 2022 after working at The Washington Post as a writer and editorial assistant for the features team's lifestyle and travel desks. Her career began at Washingtonian in 2018, and she later served as Assistant Editor for Time Out USA, focusing on Washington, D.C. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in journalism and international relations, Carefoot has contributed to publications like National Geographic, Chalkbeat Tennessee, and Sunset. Her work often combines practical advice with psychological insights, particularly in navigating interpersonal relationships and wellness challenges. She is based in Washington, D.C., and frequently incorporates her Turkish American heritage into cultural reporting.