As you might know, Juna and I took 10 ladies to Bali this year. We ate beautiful food, went to magical places, did powerful rituals, and connected in deep and unexpected ways. But one of my favorite parts of our week, was the closing...
I wrote a piece for Postpartum Progress years ago about getting more help than you think you deserve. I wrote it as a love note to new moms, but I'm realizing that this mantra might apply to lots of other times in our life as well. (Like...
When I saw those words in my calendar - Grief workshop 10am-6pm - I thought "What the heck was I thinking when I signed up for that??!" And then I thought, I don't have anything big to grieve anyway. I will feel like an imposter. But a...
Wow. I sent a call out this week for metaphorical doulas... stories, kind words of support and encouragement to help me across this incredibly hard threshold in my life. I am so honored and blown away by your responses - your blog...
I don't want to tell you about the rage I felt this morning, how I feel so close to the bone these days that sometimes I'm just a little nub of a thing. I don't want to talk about the electric current of fear that shoots through my body...
"Come on Ben! You have to toughen up!" I say this to him after urging him to do his practice math test all morning. I say this after he's blamed his teacher, math (for being stupid and boring) and me for not feeding him properly. (For the...
Dear Creative Friends, I've been leaning on my creative practices more than ever lately - to stay sane, to keep my spirits up, really just to keep going during this wild and uncertain time. (I have wanted to crawl in bed and hide some of...
Flora Bowley is a painter, pioneer, gentle guide, and author of two popular books, Brave Intuitive Painting and Creative Revolution. She believes creativity holds the power to awaken, empower, heal, and transform, and she’s here to remind...
Annie Wright, LMFT is the founder and clinical director of Evergreen Counseling - a therapy center located in Berkeley, California - as well a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in complex relational trauma. She's also a published...
Nick Onken is a world renowned photographer, creative entrepreneur devoted to inspiring the world to create their moments. Nick’s current mission is to refine and explore the intersection of Creativity, Consciousness, and Culture. Lead by...
Lisa Congdon is a Portland, Oregon-based fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting...
Traci Ruble is a San Francisco based psychotherapist and founder / director of Sidewalk Talk, a global street listening non-profit. You can get involved with this incredible organization by clicking here! [spp-player]
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