The Anxious Adult is the practical-minded companion for anyone tackling grown-up choices without a user manual, offering clear, confidence-boosting guidance on everything from choosing a first (or forever) home and mapping out restorative getaways to weaving nostalgia into today’s routines and mastering everyday adulting skills that keep anxiety in check.
Elizabeth Coalts
Founder
Elizabeth “Liz” Colts is the founder of The Anxious Adults, where she focuses on building content that feels useful, relatable, and easy to connect with. Based in Florida, she brings a practical, real-world perspective shaped by her background in applied sciences and her early career experience across customer-facing and operational roles.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate, Liz has always been drawn to how systems work, whether that’s in business, communication, or everyday life. That mindset carries into how she approaches content: clear, structured, and grounded in what people actually need.
As founder, she shapes the direction of The Anxious Adults, making sure every piece stays approachable, relevant, and genuinely helpful. Her goal is simple: create a space where readers can find content that’s straightforward, thoughtful, and worth their time.
ArMIN Lavari
Chief Editor
Armin Lavari is the Chief Editor of The Anxious Adult, where he focuses on making the complicated parts of modern life feel clearer and more manageable. Based in the Chicago area, he brings a practical, grounded approach to topics like major life decisions, personal growth, and everyday challenges that don’t come with a manual.
Alongside his editorial work, Armin is a marketing entrepreneur and founder who builds scalable growth systems for digital brands. His background in marketing, product strategy, and audience development shapes how he approaches content, not just as storytelling, but as something that genuinely connects and helps people move forward.
Whether he’s editing a piece about buying your first home, planning a trip that actually feels like a break, or reflecting on the moments that stick with us, his goal stays the same: keep things clear, useful, and human
Nicole SULLIVAN
Editor
Nicole J Sullivan is an editor with a background in journalism and a deep appreciation for everyday stories that often go unnoticed. Based in Nova Scotia, she brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to her work, shaped by her studies at Carleton University and her experience across media and publishing.
She’s also a certified master gardener and former co-owner of a small independent bookshop, experiences that continue to influence how she approaches storytelling and editorial work. Her perspective draws from a mix of books, nature, and lived moments, helping shape content that feels authentic, reflective, and quietly compelling.
As an editor, Nicole focuses on clarity, flow, and preserving the heart of each piece. Whether refining stories about local life, seasonal rhythms, or the small things that stay with us, she ensures every piece remains approachable, observant, and rooted in real experience.
CATHERINE GORDON
Writer
Catherine Gordon is a writer and copy editor known for her clear, thoughtful voice and attention to detail. Based in London, she brings a global perspective to her work, shaped by her background in literature and languages, along with her experience in publishing and editorial roles.
A graduate with dual degrees in Comparative Literature and French, Catherine draws on her love of books, culture, and storytelling to create pieces that feel both polished and approachable. Her writing often weaves together elements of language, style, and everyday life, with a natural curiosity about how people and cultures connect.
Whether she’s crafting long-form pieces or refining copy behind the scenes, she focuses on making ideas easy to follow, engaging to read, and grounded in a strong editorial sense.
Ana khan
Writer
Ana Khan is a writer with a knack for making the everyday feel special. She weaves her fascination with all things home, travel, and nostalgia into stories that are both inviting and insightful. Drawing on her wide-ranging curiosity, she adds a fresh, thoughtful perspective to topics that connect us to our past, our spaces, and the wider world.
Editorial Standards
At The Anxious Adult, we aim to give readers clear, anxiety-reducing guidance on lifestyle, travel, home and real-estate, and nostalgic history, and we do so with uncompromising integrity: every fact is checked and sourced, corrections are swift and visible, opinion is kept separate from reporting, and affiliate links or sponsorships never steer our coverage.
We are transparent about our methods and label paid content plainly; we safeguard privacy, handle mental-health topics with care, and avoid clickbait or sensationalism. Our editors and contributors accept no gifts that could influence their work, follow all laws on defamation, copyright, and data protection, and treat diversity and inclusion as core to our storytelling and imagery.
Advertising and editorial operations remain independent, our social-media posts share only verified information, and we welcome and moderate reader feedback to keep the space respectful. These standards are reviewed regularly to stay current, and every team member commits to them; violations may lead to retraining, suspension, or dismissal.