Under the influence of distorted beliefs, my vision of the world and perception of self/others is wildly skewed.
I have known deep shame in my life and the isolated hell of suffering in silence.
I intimately understand the pain of the inner-critic and self-abandonment in the form of people-pleasing and perfectionism.
I know the misery of confusing my worth for how another sees me, trying to squeeze myself into what they want to my own detriment, keeping myself stuck in a dynamic that doesn't work out of fear…
The insights I have experienced through the simple questions and turnarounds, while genuinely humbling at times, are consistently life-affirming and life-changing.
Reclaiming my light by being in touch with what's true for me and living my truth in very practical ways continues to be a radical journey towards authenticity and genuine intimacy.
I have been applying this meditative process in the challenging aspects of my life for over 15 years and am deeply grateful for the effect this ongoing practice continues to have on my life.
This practice meets me wherever I am and allows me to find my way back to myself, to my truth.
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"To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear." - Stephen Levine
certified facilitator of the work of byron katie
I completed the Institute for The Work Certification Program in 2012 and am certified as a Wellness Counselor by Cornell University. I offer workshops, residential retreats, and work with individual clients over phone or Zoom. In addition, I've been involved in projects since 2013 addressing self-stigma in vulnerable populations through Beyond Stigma; working on the ground with international Non-Governmental Organizations to support people living with HIV & AIDS in Zimbabwe (2013, 2014 & 2015) and sex-workers in Vietnam (2017 & 2018). I have worked with people on a wide variety of challenges ranging in severity - anywhere from everyday annoyances, to losing a loved one, heartbreak and PTSD. There is nothing that these questions can't support if the mind is open.
“This work requires stillness and the desire to understand the cause of your suffering.” - Byron Katie
Featured in the press: • Hairprint's Women is Wellness Blog here The Work on self-stigma: • Journal article on self-stigma and HIV in Zimbabwe here • Read posts written in 2013 on sharing The Work in Zimbabwe here
"I have felt so much release from the warring mind. The circling thoughts. It's incredible, how much can shift and heal in such a short time. I just wanted to let you know what a blessing our work together has been."