I was listening to a podcast interview with African American feminist, author, scholar and activist bell hooks, and she spoke about the importance of meaningful conversations as a tool for learning,… Read More
Listening Generously
Finding Equanimity
Anyone who lives with chronic pain or a chronic medical condition has likely experienced the frustration of our current health care system, as well as insensitivity or judgment from other… Read More
Ambassadors of Authenticity at Work
I have heard countless stories of people describing oppressive workplace environments in which they do not feel safe being authentic or vulnerable. Literally– there have been so many stories I… Read More
Life is Like Compost
People are being shamed by the use of the word “resilience.” It’s too often batted about by psychology experts in such a cavalier manner that some people feel guilty or… Read More
The Grief Basement
Losses happen throughout the lifecycle, beginning perhaps with birth itself. The experience of being born is to be ejected from the womb, a profound physical and existential loss of home,… Read More