Christina Stiehl

Popsugar • 1st October 2021

Heather McMahan Is an Open Book About Her Life, and She's Taking Us Along on the Journey

McMahan is a comedian, actress, writer, and podcaster (among other talents), but for those of us who are fans, she feels like she's also our best friend.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 22nd July 2021

How Allyson Felix Prepped For Tokyo After Postponement: "I Can Still Accomplish These Goals That I Have"

Like all Tokyo-bound athletes, Felix was originally prepared to compete in summer 2020 — then the pandemic hit. But while Felix said she had to give herself time to grieve the postponed Games and feel upset, she made the decision to prioritize her mental health and move on to focus on competing a year later than originally planned.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 27th May 2021

This Therapist Is Changing How Asian Americans Seek Therapy

We've all heard horror stories about therapy gone wrong. Maybe your therapist can't understand where you're coming from or you just didn't connect with a mental health professional. But licensed marriage and family therapist Yin J. Li, MA, LMFT, is flipping the script on what it means to find a culturally informed therapist with her project Asians Do Therapy, which is a website destination and also a podcast.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 10th May 2021

You'll Want to Add Robin Arzón's Advice For Tackling Big Goals to Your Planner

Robin Arzón is no stranger to hard work. The Peloton head instructor and VP of Fitness Programming has run more than 26 marathons, several ultramarathons, and even written a best-selling book called Shut Up and Run. But she didn't start out as an athlete. In fact, she said she was "allergic" to exercise growing up, cut gym class, and didn't play sports.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 22nd April 2021

Allyson Felix Met the Challenge of a Postponed Olympics by Learning to Prioritize Mental Health

The sprinter, whose main events are the 400-meter and the 4x400 relay, has competed in four Games total since her Olympic debut in 2004. So when it came time to train for her fifth Games in Tokyo, the accomplished athlete was mentally prepared to compete in July 2020. But, as we all know, a global pandemic had other plans.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 26th March 2021

Ayesha McGowan Broke Barriers In Cycling. Now, She's Inspiring the Next Generation.

Professional cyclist Ayesha Rosena Anna McGowan, creator of A Quick Brown Fox, started out riding a bike when she got two bikes for Christmas one year. Now, McGowan rides for Liv Racing and is the first Black American woman on a professional road cycling team. She uses her platform to advocate for BIPOC cyclists and those who are interested in racing and amplify the message that representation matters.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 17th March 2021

Adidas Is Launching a Clothing Line With Peloton, and We Can't Wait to Buy It All

"One of the things that's a priority for both companies and especially my fellow instructors is being able to cultivate community, knowing what it means to not only want to feel good functionally in workout apparel, but also want to look good," Ally Love, who is not only a Peloton instructor but also an Adidas ambassador, told POPSUGAR.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 17th February 2021

Hunter McGrady Wants You to Accept Yourself: "Being Okay With Who You Are Is the Number One Step"

You might know Hunter McGrady as a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue since 2018. And with 720,000 followers on Instagram, McGrady has used her platform to advocate for size inclusivity in fashion, and spread powerful messages of self acceptance. But even with a life as seemingly glamorous as McGrady's, she still isn't immune from negative comments and trolls. "As a plus size woman, I am oftentimes under the microscope and really scrutinized for everything I do and regarding my body," she told POPSUGAR.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 19th July 2019

If Carrie Underwood Can Fit in a Killer Workout in 15 Minutes, You Can Too — Here's How

These days, fitness looks a lot different for country superstar Carrie Underwood. "I feel like 10 years ago, before kids and everything, [working out] was all to reach an external goal," she told POPSUGAR at the CALIA by Carrie Underwood Summer House event in East Hampton. The event showcased CALIA's new swimwear line, of which Carrie is the lead designer.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 1st May 2019

Michael Phelps Reveals How Therapy Impacted His Life: "I'm Still Here"

Mental health wasn't something Michael Phelps grew up talking about. In fact, as a pro athlete who had pressure to maintain a macho persona, he didn't initially want to get help.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 3rd June 2018

Carrie Underwood Tells Us About Her Go-To Workouts, and They're Surprisingly Simple

Carrie Underwood is perhaps best known for winning season four of American Idol and going on to become one of the most successful recording artists of all time (65 million records sold and 170 awards won . . . nbd). As the creator of the activewear line CALIA by Carrie Underwood, she is also known for her love of fitness. Between recording multiplatinum albums and being a mom to 3-year-old Isaiah, Carrie still makes working out a priority. But Carrie didn't get her toned legs and enviable abs w

The Interrobang • 3rd October 2016

Cover Story: Kerry Coddett Brooklyn Comedian and Rising Star

Kerry Coddett is a natural performer. Just a few years into her career, she has a stage presence so engaging, it’s infectious. To see her perform live, you feel you’re seeing something very special in its early stages.

The Interrobang • 19th May 2016

The Incredible Evolution of Chris Gethard

Chris Gethard is one of those rare comedians who has been able to blur the lines of improv, sketch, alt comedy, and stand up, all while staying true to his voice. Comedy fans recognize him as the quirky host of his own talk show, The Chris Gethard Show, and the pushover boss on Comedy Central’s Broad City.

The Interrobang • 5th April 2016

Ask a Newlywed: Cameron Esposito Talks Marriage, Role Models, and Running a Family Business

Cameron Esposito’s career has exploded since we last talked to her in 2014. The release of her second album “Same Sex Symbol” catapulted her to the top of the comedy scene, and her wildly successful “Ask a Lesbian” video series for BuzzFeed made her a household name — and a super recognizable face — to more than just comedy fans.

The Interrobang • 12th March 2016

The Many Characters of Lauren Lapkus

If we didn’t know any better, we’d swear comedian, actor and improvisor Lauren Lapkus has a clone, or maybe one of Harry Potter’s time turners — she seems to be everywhere at once. With hit TV roles, a hilarious podcast, dozens of original characters, and a part in the summer blockbuster Jurassic World all under her belt, she is blowing up in the entertainment industry.

The Interrobang • 10th February 2016

Daniel Sloss Sheds Some Light on his New York Show ‘Dark’

Daniel Sloss doesn’t have time to explain comedy to you. The 25-year-old comedian, who has been performing since his teens, is by all means a veteran comic at this point...

Hollywood Life • 2nd February 2013

Angela Kinsey: ‘The Stakes Are So High’ When It Comes To Co-Parenting

Angela Kinsey is a pro at successfully juggling her daytime job as playing the uptight Angela Martin on The Office and her true passion — being a single mom to daughter Isabel, 4.

Hollywood Life • 2nd February 2013

Kim Kardashian’s Pregnancy Workout Secrets Revealed

Kim Kardashian has always been a fan of fitness, but now that she’s four months pregnant with boyfriend Kanye West‘s baby, she’s extra careful about staying in shape for her and her baby — and celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY the secrets behind Kim’s rocking pregnancy bod.

Hollywood Life • 11th November 2012

Melissa Joan Hart: Having Three Boys Is ‘Wild’

Melissa Joan Hart has her hands full these days. On top of preparing for the new season of Melissa & Joey, she the mother of three boys — she welcomed her third baby Tucker in September — and has teamed up with Merck for Mothers to help pregnant women worldwide get the care they deserve.