Six Steps to Reverse a Shame Spiral
As Brene Brown says, guilt is the feeling that comes from having done something bad. Shame is the...
What is Wrong With Me? Healing from Toxic Shame
Lapses in confidence are common, but when we are left feeling like we have somehow fallen short...
Empaths Beware: How to Spot a Narcissist
As common (but not as tasty) as peanut butter and chocolate is the unhealthy bond between...
How to Untangle Yourself from an Unhealthy Relationship
Even if you have spent a significant amount of time on your own healing, you can end up in a...
On Anger
It takes a very small amount of empathy and compassion to recognize that if someone is getting...
A Secret Key to Your Empowerment
One key to being more empowered in our life is self-acceptance—truly embracing all of ourselves,...
On Trusting Ourselves
Compassion, freedom, love, integrity, vulnerability, and happiness are built on the bedrock of our...
3 Ways Coaching Can Make Your Work More Financially Viable
Coaching helps you make money and it can help you make your work more financially viable. It’s the...
6 Signs that Learning to Coach is Right for You
Ever wonder if learning to coach might be right for you? A lot of people have. However, they often...
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Breaking the Spell: Plant Medicine and the Illusion of Growth
For most of the last decade, I dedicated myself to the study and practice of plant medicine work. For better or worse, I am not one to do things half-heartedly—once intrigued, I pursued my studies with relentless commitment. I traveled the world, sat with a variety of...
The Role of Initiation and Teachers on the Spiritual Path
Wisdom is knowing when to seek support—not because you’re lost, but because you intend to go as far as possible. While personal practices and private insights are powerful, there comes a time when inner work must be met with initiation, a spiritual teacher, and a...
A Reckoning and a Calling
Recently, I took a plunge into one of the most materialistic and superficial cultures alive on our planet—Los Angeles. Historically, I was never drawn here. In fact, my earlier brushes with the area left me certain that it was about as far from home as home could get....