May 15, 2023 | Contemplations, Joy & Contentment, Self-improvement & psychedelics
“Imagine a world where the next generation grows up to see images of bodies that fold and dimple. Skin has texture and bumps. So that none of this seems like a big deal to them. So that we don’t even have to explain why our bodies are good, even if they’re not...
May 7, 2023 | Expanding self-awareness, Impact & Leadership, Love & Relationships
Some people are so likable that the moment you meet them, you can’t seem to get enough of them, while others take time to warm up to. Some people are shiny objects that are easy to watch, while others can make you feel like you’re not so sure. Although we’re taught to...
Apr 30, 2023 | Befriending sadness and grief, Expanding self-awareness, Joy & Contentment, Overcoming self-doubt and fear, Self-improvement & psychedelics
Nobody tells us that life isn’t going to turn out like a fairy tale. As children, we often get the message that we can have or be anything we want. Coupled with movies with happy endings and the shiny (unrealistic) world of social media, that message is being...
Apr 24, 2023 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Healing
Sitting in front of a room, with twenty sets of eyes looking at you while you teach a yoga practice can feel pretty intense. Not because I’m particularly interesting, but because people are coming to tend to themselves – to feel better physically and emotionally. At...
Apr 16, 2023 | Healing, Love & Relationships
My father was a stoic Swiss man, he worked hard and loved to travel. We were close, and we did a lot together, including skiing, hiking, running, taking fitness classes, and having long phone calls. He was a critical man and very rarely gave compliments. Mostly he...