Shannon Brutsche

Creative Writer

I am a Southern California native with a love for the written word. I love everything outdoors, from horseback riding to standup paddle boarding. I'm driven by a passion to live healthily and environmentally and socially conscious, which is reflected in my writing and the subjects I gravitate towards. If I'm not exploring and putting the world into words, I'm writing to help inspire others to feel good about who they are. I have a BA in English Literature from Cal State University Long Beach and experience utilizing my literary talents across multiple professional publications.

Look for me exploring the world with a pen in hand, ready to translate what I see.

New Start Recovery • 21st May 2017

Shinrin-yoku: How Nature Can Help Your Recovery

Have you ever noticed how taking a walk in a garden or camping under the trees makes you feel more calm and peaceful? Or maybe you’ve noticed that you feel more like yourself when...

New Start Recovery • 11th April 2017

5 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy in Recovery

Gratitude is a huge part of recovery, and even addicts with a lot of recovery time make it a daily part of their lives. It’s so easy to take things for granted and forget how amazing life truly is. When was the last time you...

New Start Recovery • 21st June 2017

Leia's Last Stand: Carrie Fisher Shows that Addiction Does Not Negate Your Successes

Did you know that the object of your sexual fantasy suffered from mental health issues?

Pelican Hill Magazine • 26th July 2016

Enjoy the Ride of Your Life Discovering Natural Wonders of Weir Canyon

OC Parks offers a can’t-miss experience with their guided equestrian ride through Weir Canyon Nature Preserve. If there’s anything better than hiking trails flanked by...

Pelican Hill Magazine • 2nd August 2016

Get the Ultimate Luxury Dining Experience With Heli-Dining

What says adventure better than being whisked away on a private helicopter to a five-star meal in a premiere location? This, my friends, is called...

Pelican Hill Magazine • 10th August 2016

Enjoy Summer Memories With Dawson Cole Fine Art,

ave you ever looked at a painting and become so lost in translation that you lose your sense of your surroundings? Your eyes are drawn...

Listings Magazine • 28th August 2016

How To Create Your Own Eco Friendly Garden

You’ve seen them on stands outside your supermarket, along the pathway to your neighbor’s front door, and even hanging in amusing glass terrariums in the...

Listings Magazine • 1st September 2016

Lighten Your Grocery List With an Edible Garden

With Fall just around the corner, homes will soon be filled with the familiar scents of pumpkin pies and our families’ favorite vegetable soups. Imagine...

HYGO • 29th December 2018

Diver Films Whale Fin Popping Out Of Ocean – Next Moment Quickly Goes Viral | HYGO

Four SCUBA divers got the view of a lifetime when they ventured out on the Indian Ocean one day.

HYGO • 29th December 2018

10 Places You Need To Visit Before You Die | HYGO

Skydiving, backpacking through Europe, meeting your favorite celebrity… people put all kinds of things on their bucket lists. However, most people get too busy to do much beyond just creating that bucket list. Enter: this list.

HYGO • 29th December 2018

Scientists Test if Humans are Biologically Programmed to Cheat on Their Partners | HYGO

Everyone throws a lot of flack at cheaters. We grow up learning that we need to be faithful to our partners and never let our eyes...

New Start Recovery • 3rd July 2017

Were Millennials Accidentally Groomed for Substance Abuse?

People scoff at how often the word “anxiety” is thrown around by millennials today. It seems like everyone is adding it to their personal resumes. But let’s think about how that happened…

New Start Recovery • 3rd May 2017

Appearance Matters: Sobriety Can Make You Pretty Again - New Start Detox

You may have heard the phrase “beauty comes from within” before. The phrase generally refers to inward kindness and benevolence reflecting outward. However, we can actually define it in a more literal...

Pelican Hill Magazine • 22nd July 2016

Here's Why You Should Visit Newport Beach Civic Center and Park

If you’re in the mood for a pleasant stroll with some enthusing scenery while soaking up the warm summer rays, look no further than Newport...

Pelican Hill Magazine • 2nd August 2016

Justin Thomas: Meet the New Generation of Golf

With a PGA Club Pro father and grandfather who played on the PGA Tour, Justin Thomas was practically born into the golf world. It’s no...

Pelican Hill Magazine • 22nd July 2016

How to Be the Best Dressed Chartering a Yacht

From wardrobe to vessel, the yacht life is all about style and comfort. With longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, summer is the perfect time...