Jeanne Joe Perrone

Jeanne Joe Perrone

Bio

Jeanne Joe is a staff writer and assistant editor for Quail Bell Magazine, a freelance writer, contributing writer for Elite Daily, freelance copy editor, author of several Amazon Bestsellers (under pseudonym), and creator of popular blog Calamity Joe. Jeanne Joe is also an actress who holds an MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School, just like total stranger and fellow alum Bradley Cooper. She has performed in over 40 professional acting roles in the last 6 years.

Jeanne Joe Perrone Articles

Insomnia is an odd affliction, ephemeral, absurd. Like a knock-knock joke that slowly kills you.

Wide Awake: 7 Things I've Learned From My Insomnia

I have been robbed of my dreams for more than 15 years by insomnia, an unpredictable bully playing tricks with my mind and body like a dog with its chew toys. I am given weeks or months of normal sleep, only to be blown back to sleeplessness like a sudden wind. An estimated 30-35% of adults will grapple with this particular sleep disorder at one point in their lives — and 10% will deal with insomnia chronically.

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Let’s show the patriarchy (and capitalism) where they can stick it.

How To Be Your Own Freaking Valentine!

Valentine's Day is upon us and the topic of love is ubiquitous. Even if you wanted to, you can't escape the pink hearts, gender normative clichés, and doe-eyed couples.

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Not cool, Japanese Supreme Court.

Japanese Supreme Court: Married Couples Must Have Same Last Name

The Japanese Supreme Court has just ruled to uphold a law requiring married people to have the same last name, much to the dismay of women's rights activists

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Wow I Feel Old: Why Sex And The City Is Now A Period Piece

Let’s talk about sex — Sex and the City, that is. (Wink wink, groan groan.)

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Yoga is here to support you — not to make you fake inner peace.

7 Yoga Poses For Rage!

Here are 7 yogic methods to vent, channel your anger, and satisfy your warrior bloodlust … without undermining your feelings or landing you in prison.

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