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When I was working with my friend Julie and then later, Shelby, to find a way to describe the work I do and the offerings that seemed disparate and disconnected, it became clear that the through-line of all of it is relationship. Our connection to one another is the most important part of my work - helping facilitate repair where there has been rupture, helping folks define their connection to themselves and their passion, and crafting ways for us to strengthen our relationships to one another. All of my offerings are in service to the wide variety of relationships we have. Speaking of Offerings...I've put together a calendar of online offerings for the first part of 2026 and I'm working on securing a venue for some in-person offerings so stay tuned for that. For now, though, the online options are here: Podcast NewsThere is one more podcast episode for 2025 and then I'm pivoting a bit in 2026. The podcast will still be in the same place, and you can still find old episodes, but beginning in January, I'm starting a new series called Visions for a Radically Different World. Thanks to conversations I've been having with groups of people around the globe where we re-imagine what systems and structures would look like if they were rooted in belonging and care, I've been inspired to host a series of six conversations that look at how we might craft an "economy" that was really concerned with meeting human needs, rather than rooted in consuming and hoarding and exploitation. The guests will not be famous or "experts" in anything other than living in human bodies in a world that makes it increasingly more difficult to sustain a healthy, happy life. Tune in to hear how we are thinking about what it might mean to live in a way that isn't extractive or harmful and that also enables us to feel cared for. I hope this finds you giving yourself time and space to slow down and rest, and maybe gather with beloveds in ways that feel easeful and joyful. As always, let me know how you are if you want to and reach out with questions. |
I am a writer and the founder of Connective Tissue Coaching & Consulting. I am the author of three books, One Teenager at a Time: Developing Self-Awareness and Critical Thinking in Adolescents, Happy Healthy Teens: Why Focusing on Relationship Works, and Truth Has a Different Shape. My work has also appeared in anthologies about food, reproductive rights, and cancer, as well as in online outlets like The Feminist Wire and Ms. Magazine. My work centers on relationship and I work with individuals, organizations, and families to remove barriers to effective communication and build psychological safety so that we can create resilient, connected communities.
Happy Spring! Podcast, Workshop Dates, and a Request Actually, I think I'll work backwards, if that's ok A Request If you've been following me for any time at all, you will probably remember that I've been supporting a Palestinian family since October of 2023. I first heard about Ahmed and his family from my friend Rosie who was trying to help him and his child be medically evacuated from Gaza. Their home was bombed on or around October 10 and Shawqi was hit in the head by a piece of concrete...
In Case You Want Togetherness... Rituals for Times of Crisis, Part 1 This is a 60 minute Zoom gathering that will help you introduce practices in to your daily life when things feel overwhelming or you’re in crisis. Coming out of “freeze” too quickly can re-traumatize us, but these practices can help us slowly thaw and find ways to re-establish safety and purpose. 12:00 PM PST on either March 12 or March 26 You can sign up at the link here or just respond to this email letting me know you'd...
Happy 2026! Visions for a Radically Different World is here! I am so excited for this podcast series and I hope you are, too. The first episode is a 30-minute introduction to the idea and you can listen here (or on Spotify or Apple, but I have issues with Spotify, so in case you do, too, there are options). There will be new episodes on the fourth Tuesday of every month and I really want to hear from folks with their ideas for other conversations as well as comments on the episodes. I've set...