Nicolle Monico | Editor & Writer

Nicolle Monico, digital editor at San Diego Magazine, is a writer and editor with more than 16 years of experience in the industry.

Formerly, the Sr. Web Content Editor for American Addiction Centers, writing and editing medically-reviewed content centered around drug and alcohol addiction. She is also a member of the American Medical Writers Association.

As Sr. Digital Editor of PodiumRunner (formerly Competitor Running) and Travel Editor of JustLuxe, she has garnered an extensive background in online media, copy editing, HTML formatting, SEO best practices and developing content strategies to further create brand recognition. In 2014 she was voted by USA Today 10Best readers as the #1 Best Luxury Travel Blogger in the nation.

Nicolle specializes in luxury travel, endurance sports, healthcare, interviewing high-profile subjects, feature profiles and content creation for an array of brands.

A Hand-Picked Sampling Of Some Of My Favorite Work

San Diego Magazine • 21st April 2023

Social Status

With a platinum track under her belt and more music on the way, the Rancho Bernardo artist is making waves thanks to the power of TikTok.

San Diego Magazine • 14th May 2023

A Note to the Childless on Mother's Day

A single woman's reflection on aging, mourning and holding onto the hope of motherhood.

San Diego Magazine • 16th March 2023

I Tried Semaglutide Injections: Here’s What Happened

The process, side effects, cost and results of using the new FDA-approved weight loss drug.

San Diego Magazine • 26th October 2022

Representing Among the Stars

As the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, engineer Kat Echazarreta reminds us of what it means to humbly stay the course.

San Diego Magazine • 30th September 2022

The Rise of Fertilization Vacations

San Diego's beaches are attracting more than just sun seekers these days.

San Diego Magazine • 4th April 2023

Becoming Ironman

Rooted in San Diego, one of the world’s most difficult sporting events belongs to the city that fostered it.

San Diego Magazine • 27th June 2022

Op-Ed: I'm a Pro-Choice Woman of Faith

SDM's digital editor shares her thoughts on the overturning of Roe v Wade and digs into the research on maternal mortality.

San Diego Magazine • 13th April 2023

View From Above

San Diego native and rock climbing pioneer, Randy Leavitt, takes us 3,600 feet above the clouds on El Cajon Mountain.

Verified.org • 12th April 2022

Healthy or Risky? The Side Effects of Intermittent Fasting

For centuries, fasting has been an observed practice among religious groups as a way to form a closer spiritual connection to a Higher Power. Over the years, it made its way onto the health scene since the side effects of intermittent fasting include weight loss and smaller waist lines.

Verified.org • 12th April 2022

The Risks & Dangers of Fad Diets for Long-Term Weight Loss

Fad diets are trendy weight-loss plans that promise quick, substantial results, often due to some form of restricted eating. While dieting in itself can be beneficial, especially when done under the supervision of a medical professional, they still beg the question—are they actually a healthy way to lose weight?

JustLuxe • 19th September 2017

An Afternoon With Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

It can be hard to know what a world-renowned person will be like upon meeting them for the first time. Will they be humble and gracious or carry an air of self-importance? You always hope for the former but at times, can be let down by the latter.

JustLuxe • 2nd February 2019

Inside Buenos Aires' Secret Dining & Drinking Experiences

Buenos Aires, Argentina has long been on my list of destinations to visit. With its neoclassical architecture, vibrant nightlife, European vibes, sexy tangos and historic sites such as Teatro Colón and La Recoleta Cemetery, it was never a matter of “if” I’d go, but “when.”

Women's Running • 13th December 2018

The Smart Way To Tackle Panic Training

You've run out of time to properly train for a race that you signed up for ages ago. Now what?

PodiumRunner • 10th October 2018

Galen Rupp: The Unlikeable Boy Next Door

Often times, when great athletes aren’t adored by fans, it’s because their personal lives are messy and disappointing; or, how they act on the court, in the ring or on the field, makes them unlikeable. Yet with Rupp, you can’t really say it’s because his off-screen personality is offensive or that he’s not a team player; in fact, his teammates seem to really like and respect him.

Alcohol.org • 7th May 2020

Drinking and Anxiety: How to Address & Treat a Dual Diagnosis

Everyone worries, right? However, when anxiety becomes persistent and seemingly uncontrollable, it can be disabling, leaving you feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

PodiumRunner • 26th August 2019

The Key To Your Next PR May Be In Your Mouth

A study released last November by researchers John A. Hawley of Australian Catholic University and Louise M. Burke of Australian Institute of Sport looked further into the connection between endurance athletes and nutrition strategies—specifically the use of carbohydrate mouth rinsing as a performance enhancer.

PodiumRunner • 18th July 2018

Under Armour & the Cool Kids of Mountain Running

Known for its star-studded athlete roster that includes names like Steph Curry, Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Lindsey Vonn and Misty Copeland, it’s running sponsorships have to this point, held less prominence than those of their competitors, where athletes like Shalane Flanagan, Eliud Kipchoge and Des Linden have become synonymous with the brands they represent.

JustLuxe • 19th September 2017

Husk Nashville: An Edible Love Story Courtesy of James Beard Award-Winning Chef Sean Brock

Over the past few years, there have been a handful of restaurants that have lingered in my memory long after the fact. These include Nobu in Las Vegas, Addison at The Grand Del Mar in San Diego, Sea Side by Notos in Greece, and now, Husk in Nashville. More than just a dining destination, Husk is an epicurean journey.

HuffPost • 5th May 2014

Meet Music's Hottest New Husband and Wife Duo, Johnnyswim

As husband and wife, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano finish each other's sentences, eagerly compliment one another, and still easily laugh together. Making music under the name Johnnyswim, the musical two are magnetic -- their vocals perfectly matched -- they ebb and flow through harmonies so flawlessly, you wonder why they haven't been singing together all their lives.

PodiumRunner • 19th April 2018

Amby Burfoot On Running Boston 50 Years After Win

In 1965, Amby Burfoot entered the Boston Marathon for the first time and finished in 25th place. Back then, to get a bib, runners only had to enter the race and pay the fee, there was no need to qualify beforehand.

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