Quick Info
| Profession | Staff Writer, Author, Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | West Texas |
Latest News about Olga Khazan
11/03/2025
Olga Khazan appeared in a Substack author questionnaire tied to her new book, 'Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change.' The feature highlighted her ongoing work on personality change and personal reinvention, building on the themes of her earlier writing and book projects.
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Bio/Wiki
| Description | Award-winning journalist and author known for covering health, gender, and science. Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of 'Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World.' Her work focuses on mental health, science, personality change, and the experiences of outsiders in mainstream society. |
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Personal Life
| Background | Grew up as a Russian Jew in evangelical West Texas |
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Family
| Ethnicity | Russian Jewish |
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Career
| Current Position | Staff Writer at The Atlantic |
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Social Media
| Website | https://olgakhazan.com |
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| [email protected] | |
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| Substack | https://olgakhazan.substack.com |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-khazan-5066537 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Writes for 4-5 hours at a time as her preferred writing routine | |
| 2. Focuses on science of personality change and personal reinvention | |
| 3. Has personal experience becoming more extroverted through intentional actions |