Jul 28, 2023 | Befriending sadness and grief, Healing
In her song, Dear Insecurity, Brandi Carlile sings “Dear insecurity, ah we meet again, don’t try to fight with me, you’re not really my friend, you take up half this bed, living rent free in my head, ah insecurity.” There is research that shows how resiliency is a... 
Feb 13, 2022 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Featured Posts, Imagining a better world, Joy & Contentment, Meaningful business
In 2006 I led a three-month expedition in the Yukon and Alaska. It was a truly epic trip (and I don’t use the word ‘epic’ freely). We backpacked for the first month in the mountains, and were later met with a float plane and switched gear for a month of... 
Feb 6, 2022 | Expanding self-awareness, Joy & Contentment, Self-improvement & psychedelics
A friend and I were speaking about life changing lessons we’d received. Her story was so poignant and sparked such reverence for me that I asked her if I could share it, she agreed. She was working In Laos at the time. For years she had been travelling for work,... 
Nov 7, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear, Self-improvement & psychedelics
I get it, we’ve all been living in massive discomfort for 20 months. It might seem audacious to think it’s worth it, but I believe discomfort is the magic that can bring ease, joy, beautiful interactions and opportunities to our lives. Let me explain how. Not... 
Sep 27, 2021 | Joy & Contentment
In case no one has told you this lately, you’re outstanding at being a human. You’ve worked so hard and you’ve been through so much and you’ve been doing amazing with all the things life has thrown your way. You’re a little hard on...