Noah Michelson
@noahmichelson.bsky.social
Director of HuffPost Personal
Editor. Writer. Queer. More tattooed than not.
Co-host of “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast
Noah.Michelson@HuffPost.com
Editor. Writer. Queer. More tattooed than not.
Co-host of “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast
Noah.Michelson@HuffPost.com
Why is it so freaking hard to make friends as an adult?
That's what we investigated on the 1st episode of season 3 of "Am I Doing It Wrong?" — @huffpost.com's podcast dedicated to doing life better
Check it out:
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Or on YouTube:
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That's what we investigated on the 1st episode of season 3 of "Am I Doing It Wrong?" — @huffpost.com's podcast dedicated to doing life better
Check it out:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Or on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzj7...
The Secret To Making Friends As An Adult
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January 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Why is it so freaking hard to make friends as an adult?
That's what we investigated on the 1st episode of season 3 of "Am I Doing It Wrong?" — @huffpost.com's podcast dedicated to doing life better
Check it out:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Or on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzj7...
That's what we investigated on the 1st episode of season 3 of "Am I Doing It Wrong?" — @huffpost.com's podcast dedicated to doing life better
Check it out:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Or on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzj7...
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Overspending is a vicious cycle. This holiday, I’m resisting. I write about that and much more re: shopping addiction in my latest for @huffpost.com with thanks to the great and wonderful @noahmichelson.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/credit...
My Fiancé Gave Me $20,000. It Was A Test — And I Failed Badly.
“It was a test, one I had to pass — for the sake of both my relationship and my own self-respect. But I failed.”
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December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Overspending is a vicious cycle. This holiday, I’m resisting. I write about that and much more re: shopping addiction in my latest for @huffpost.com with thanks to the great and wonderful @noahmichelson.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/credit...
@huffpost.com's "Am I Doing It Wrong?" podcast is back on January 1
We've got new topics (making friends! dreaming! protein!), new experts, and this time around every episode will be on YouTube
So join me and Raj for another season of tips on how to do life better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYP9...
We've got new topics (making friends! dreaming! protein!), new experts, and this time around every episode will be on YouTube
So join me and Raj for another season of tips on how to do life better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYP9...
Am I Doing It Wrong? Season 3 Coming Soon!
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December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@huffpost.com's "Am I Doing It Wrong?" podcast is back on January 1
We've got new topics (making friends! dreaming! protein!), new experts, and this time around every episode will be on YouTube
So join me and Raj for another season of tips on how to do life better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYP9...
We've got new topics (making friends! dreaming! protein!), new experts, and this time around every episode will be on YouTube
So join me and Raj for another season of tips on how to do life better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYP9...
Despite there being so many awful people doing so many awful things in this country right now, it's wonderful to be reminded of all the good people making miracles happen
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My Dad Was A Professional Santa For 49 Years — Until Tragedy Struck. Then A Group Of Strangers Gave Us A Miracle.
"When they told us their idea, I felt something crack open in me."
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December 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Despite there being so many awful people doing so many awful things in this country right now, it's wonderful to be reminded of all the good people making miracles happen
www.huffpost.com/entry/father...
www.huffpost.com/entry/father...
A powerful new piece from @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social
So excited & nervous to share this deeply personal piece. My heart was pounding as I wrote it, when I pitched it & now sharing it. Thank you to the wonderful editor @noahmichelson.bsky.social for saying yes to this piece & @emilymccombs.bsky.social for the thoughtful edits. ❤️
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The Latest Version Of Celebrity Thinness Isn’t Just Annoying, It’s Dangerous. I Should Know.
"Millions of women like me are seeing this latest cultural shift and thinking: We already fought this battle."
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A powerful new piece from @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social
I’m sorry but my dog’s chew toy has no business being this hunky
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I’m sorry but my dog’s chew toy has no business being this hunky
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Tremane Wood’s brother said he killed a man during a botched robbery. But Wood was sentenced to die for the crime — until today.
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
Tremane Wood Spared From Execution In Shocking Decision
His case marks only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted a death sentence since entering office in 2019.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tremane Wood’s brother said he killed a man during a botched robbery. But Wood was sentenced to die for the crime — until today.
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
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In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my reflections as a veteran, son, and father.
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The Costs of War: A Mother’s View
In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my r…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my reflections as a veteran, son, and father.
tcspress.com/2025/11/11/t...
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D.C.’s “sandwich guy” gave an exclusive interview to @jamieson.bsky.social
The DC ‘Sandwich Guy’ Speaks In Exclusive HuffPost Interview
In an interview with HuffPost, Sean Dunn said the memes and artwork helped him through a frightening legal ordeal. Just don’t call him a “hero.”
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November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
D.C.’s “sandwich guy” gave an exclusive interview to @jamieson.bsky.social
"Democracy isn’t held together by slogans or speeches so much as by a million small moments when people resist the urge to oversimplify one another"
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
I Saw A Cop Looking At My ‘Veterans Against Trump’ T-Shirt. Then He Started Walking My Way.
"My brain sized him up before he even reached my table. Police officer. White. Middle-aged. Beard. Military tattoos."
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November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"Democracy isn’t held together by slogans or speeches so much as by a million small moments when people resist the urge to oversimplify one another"
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
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NEW: I interviewed @katmabu.bsky.social for HuffPost.
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
A Politician Was Manhandled By ICE Then Indicted — And She Says It ‘Backfired’ On Trump
“Trump wants people to be scared of immigrants and people who stand with immigrants to be scared,” said Kat Abughazaleh, a Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois’ 9th District.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: I interviewed @katmabu.bsky.social for HuffPost.
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
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My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
www.huffpost.com/entry/friend...
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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account.
"I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."
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October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
www.huffpost.com/entry/friend...
www.huffpost.com/entry/friend...
After a loooooong hiatus, HuffPost's Am I Doing It Wrong podcast is gearing up for season 3
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After a loooooong hiatus, HuffPost's Am I Doing It Wrong podcast is gearing up for season 3
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
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Ever wonder about the #science behind public speaking anxiety? I wrote about it for the HuffPost! Big thanks to @noahmichelson.bsky.social.
"Whether it’s five people or 50, my nervous system floods with adrenaline like I’m facing Hannibal Lecter instead of some barely interested coworkers."
I Was Terrified Of Public Speaking For Years. Here's How I Finally Conquered My Debilitating Fear.
"Whether it’s five people or 50, my nervous system floods with adrenaline like I’m facing Hannibal Lecter instead of some barely interested coworkers."
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October 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ever wonder about the #science behind public speaking anxiety? I wrote about it for the HuffPost! Big thanks to @noahmichelson.bsky.social.
I cried while editing this new @huffpost.com Personal piece and I've cried every time I've read it since then
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
My 3-Year-Old Daughter Was Dying In Her Bed. I Still Can't Forgive Myself For What I Did In The Next Room.
"You don’t believe your child will die, until she does."
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October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I cried while editing this new @huffpost.com Personal piece and I've cried every time I've read it since then
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
Hey fellow cis folks
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
FBI to Categorize Trans People As "Nihilistic Violent Extremist" Threat Group, Report Says
The choice is being championed by the Heritage Foundation, which is behind Project 2025.
www.them.us
September 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hey fellow cis folks
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
Whenever I see a stranger eating an ice cream on a random Tuesday afternoon, I wonder if it’s because something wonderful happened or maybe something awful, or maybe there was no reason at all, which is my favorite reason of all, and I take it as a reminder to look for less reasons and more pleasure
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Whenever I see a stranger eating an ice cream on a random Tuesday afternoon, I wonder if it’s because something wonderful happened or maybe something awful, or maybe there was no reason at all, which is my favorite reason of all, and I take it as a reminder to look for less reasons and more pleasure
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The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?
September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?
40 years ago today, the Golden Girls debuted, and it remains as smart, hilarious, political, heartbreaking, comforting, human and ahead of its time now as it was then
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
September 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
40 years ago today, the Golden Girls debuted, and it remains as smart, hilarious, political, heartbreaking, comforting, human and ahead of its time now as it was then
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
I’m vehemently pro life
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
September 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’m vehemently pro life
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
35 years ago today, Madonna performed this Marie Antoinette-inspired version of “Vogue” on the VMAs, and the world — and my then-12 year old little gay boy self — was never the same again
Madonna - Vogue (Live at the MTV Awards 1990) [Official Video]
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September 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
35 years ago today, Madonna performed this Marie Antoinette-inspired version of “Vogue” on the VMAs, and the world — and my then-12 year old little gay boy self — was never the same again
"No matter what the far right wants us to believe ... trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators..."
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
I'm The Mom Of A Trans Kid. Here's What I Want You To Know About The Minneapolis School Shooting.
"My children have never known a world without active shooter drills. I don’t have much hope they ever will."
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August 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"No matter what the far right wants us to believe ... trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators..."
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
“We take way more psychiatric medication than any other nation on earth,” JD Vance said.
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
JD Vance Says Minneapolis Shooting Means It’s Time For ‘Tough Questions’ On Psychiatric Meds
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August 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“We take way more psychiatric medication than any other nation on earth,” JD Vance said.
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?