Hey! I’m a health journalist and editor who is obsessed with mind, consciousness and why we do the things we do. My writing has explored the rise of psychedelic medicine targeting women, the real scientific insights from Bryan Johnson’s immortality quest, the latest science of advanced meditation, why you’re probably not an introvert or an extrovert and how the ketamine therapy bubble burst. I’m currently Head of Features at New Scientist and was previously Health and Wellness Director at Women’s and Men’s Health.

I’m well-versed in hosting and speaking at live events, having moderated debates at How The Light Gets In festival featuring luminaries such as Karl Friston, Bessel van der Kolk, John Ioannidis, Gina Rippon and Susie Orbach over the years. I’ve also made multiple appearances at psychedelic conferences Breaking Convention and PSYCH Symposium.

You can find me on Substack at claudiacanavan.substack.com and on Instagram @claudiacanavan. Or, shoot me a note on claudia.canavan12@gmail.com.