Welcome to my Substack!

I'm so glad you’ve found What I’d Rather Be Talking About, a weekly lifestyle newsletter featuring all the wellness, travel, career, fashion, and life tips and tricks I can’t keep to myself. 

Writing and curating this newsletter is part of what I do as a freelance writer (it’s one of my creative outlets), plus it also scratches my itch to share all the good things I discover in my daily life.

Bottom line.

I’m one of those people who can’t keep fun facts and juicy discoveries to myself.

My obsessions are your news bits, and I work hard each week to bring you knew information in areas of:

• WELLNESS - I try to eat and live as cleanly as possible, but I’m also human. Translation: I like wine, french fries, and chocolate. In moderation. (Most of the time. All bets are off when I’m traveling, though.) I’ll share tips on how to enjoy life while also being healthy.

• TRAVEL - I like to get out of Dodge in clever, out-of-the-box ways. I like to save a buck. I prefer a small gallery over a world famous art museum. A family restaurant over a Michelin Star Restaurant. I’d like to attend a village festival over a huge concert. That kind of thing. I also like to share tips on packing, eating well on the road, and traveling at ideal times.

• PODCASTS, YOUTUBES, ETC. - Yes, I’m addicted to my phone. But I try to use it for good, and learn as much as I can in all sorts of streaming experiences. I’ll share the good ones with you.

• HOME - All the stuff to make your house a home. Feng Shui, energy balancing, clearing clutter, design, making it free of toxins.

• SHOPPING - Oh how I love sharing sales I find online. Shoes. Clothes. Supplements. All of it.

• GOOD FOOD, BEVS, & SUPPLEMENTS - I think you can figure this one out. I share a lot of content when it comes to putting good stuff in our bodies.

• INSPO & EVERYTHING ELSE - Things inspire me. People inspire me. I like to share when things like that happen.

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In addition to tips and tricks, I’ll share a little about my life each week.

(For example, trip details and highlights of places I travel.)

But to get things started, check out my bio below:

A BIT ABOUT ME…

I’m Abbey, a writer based in the US, but my soul country is Spain🇪🇸.

(Email me at: abbeyalgierspr@gmail.com)

But do you need to love Spain (or even know how to say hola) to read this newsletter?

Of course not! Spain is just a big part of my back story and might explain some things as you read my work.

I’ve been in love with Spain since my first trip to Madrid at the age of 9, when I swear timelines collided. I felt as if I’d lived another lifetime exploring the streets of Madrid and the white-washed villages of Andalucia. (I realize this is a heavy concept for a nine-year-old, but it’s the truth, I swear.)

Therefore, I’m always looking for ways to travel to the Iberian Peninsula… whether it’s travel writing gigs, walking the Camino de Santiago, English & Spanish immersions, retreats, or visiting our amazing Spanish friends with my husband.

When not writing, you can find me at home with my husband, Eric (who’s also my editor, chef, and personal golf instructor).

I’m like a dog- if I haven’t been run or walked, you’ll find me gazing out the window, longing for freedom and space.

In addition, nothing warms my soul (or body) more than my hot yoga.

Eric & I on a hot, well-lit date in our town. We’re the weirdos who will walk to dinner when it’s five below.

Oh, and don’t get me started on podcasts. Or wellness trends. Netflix. Clothes from Evereve. I could talk about these topics for hours.

This leads me to what you’re reading now: What I’d Rather Be Talking About.

I started this newsletter in December of 2022 so I’d have a place to talk about the stories of people, places, and things I uncover daily. (I also did this in 2007 when I started a blog called imrunnerchica, where I wrote inspirational stories about running and life.)

After I stopped writing Runnerchica, I missed having an outlet to share the insights inspired by daily life.

I found that stories would crop up at the most inopportune times…like in the middle of a meeting at work.

Since most people don’t like to be interrupted to hear about the latest ingredient, I’m putting in my smoothies (Creatine) or hear about an amazing new golf apparel company (Pirdie)… I needed to find a place to express What I’d Rather Be Talking About.

Just about that time, I heard a bunch of buzz about Substack. Everyone and their sister were starting Substacks. So, I jumped on the Substack party train.

I call it “the newsletter that helps you do life better.”

Each week, you’ll find important things I need to share, such as:

Also, did you know my senior picture inspired the 🤔 emoji?

I’ll tell you what’s in my smoothie, where I shop for gluten-free food, and how to make the best vegan dinner in the land.

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ll let you in on the latest podcasts, YouTube channels you can’t miss, and what’s hot on Netflix.

I’ll take you around the world and introduce you to new people, places, and things.

(Like this golf course in Spain that overlooks a CASTLE.)

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE!

I’m also a freelance writer! 👩🏻‍💻

If you’re in need of someone to bring your message to life, refresh your website content, or help you create a weekly newsletter… I’m your gal.

Head to my website for more info!

My services include:

• Newsletters - Writing this newsletter is the joy of my week. If you’d like me to help you get started on a newsletter or write one for you.. let’s chat!

• Website refreshes - I can bring new life to your current copy.

• Blog posts - I can provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly posts.

• Travel pieces - I specialize in golf tourism and travel to Spain, but if you have a destination, I’ll go there and introduce your location to the world.

• Social media content - Stumped for content? Let’s discuss a strategy.

If you want to check out my work first, here’s my portfolio.😉

Thanks for being here, and I hope to see you back soon!

XO,

Abbey

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