Katie Zankel, Author at Spiegeloog

Bacchus: Diplomas in Hand, Change in Mind

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”. This renowned quote by Mahatma Gandhi resonates at countless graduation ceremonies worldwide. When asking my…

Katie ZankelOctober 9, 2024

Spiegeloog 431: Disconnect

A Label Accompanied With Care – And Isolation

The aftermath of receiving a mental health diagnosis can feel like the world as you know it has fundamentally changed. There is now a permanent…

Katie ZankelFebruary 21, 2024

Spiegeloog 430: Love

Is Loving Someone a Choice?

As children, we often grow up with a fairytale idea of what love is. Even as a 20-year-old, I would say that most people I…

Katie ZankelJanuary 29, 2024

Spiegeloog 427: Anomalies

The Arbitrary Line Between Normal and Abnormal

We have all experienced days where our anxiety or low mood take over and life becomes heavier than usual. Additionally, most of us have jokingly…

Katie ZankelSeptember 13, 2023

Spiegeloog 426: Liberation

OCD and a Path to Liberation

Many people can relate to the feeling of satisfaction in having a perfectly organized room. Some might even understand what it feels like to have…

Katie ZankelMay 11, 2023

Spiegeloog 423: Pride

Honour Killings: When Pride Goes too Far

Many of us experience pride when thinking about our grades, achievement or families and cultures. We are proud to belong to a community. However, it…

Katie ZankelJanuary 20, 2023