The assaults on gender-affirming care, access, & basic human rights for trans folx need to stop. Trans folx deserve to be recognized and valued for who they/we are. And, when we broaden understandings of gender identity, everyone benefits (except those who profit from exclusionary systems).

You like your job and you are good at it. You love your family. But the world is on 🔥🔥🔥. So many day-to-day tasks feel….. Well, it’s hard to muster the energy to do it. So here are a couple tips to hopefully help support you when you can barely go through the motions. buff.ly/7fSjAVo

Your difference is your special sauce. The systems want us to feel not good enough, especially if we are women, BIPOC folk, LGBTQ+ folk, or people living with disabilities. Because if we owned our full magic, the world would change. Check out my Substack on this topic: buff.ly/4kQvtAr

You do not need another degree. Another training. You need to trust that you are ALREADY enough. Your worth lies in who you are and how you show up. In being YOU. Can you trust that stepping into your fullness IS YOUR MAGIC? Say it loud for those in the back....

A guided meditation to connect to the wisdom of the natural elements Whew these are unsettling times. We are all holding so much. This offering is to support you to reconnect to the wisdom and energy of the elements: Water, Air, Fire, Ether, Earth. buff.ly/U3s8vlo

This offering by a deeply respected colleague would be great for anyone working with Polyvagal theory or trying to support people experiencing trauma. buff.ly/jZ4vZXv

As I watch all the amazing mutual aid networks supporting local communities, I am inspired by how they build community & help people show up for each other in meaningful ways. My favorite, short, video on mutual aid and how it is different than charity--narrated by Dean Spade.

Connection is not neutral, especially in the midst of the polycrisis. It slows us down enough to notice one another, to connect, to understand one another, to learn how we can show up with and for one another. It reminds us that liberation has always been collective. My Substack: buff.ly/dKknqxz

Many of us are activated and exhausted by all that is happening. We want to stay informed, which is good. But we may be doom scrolling (I know I am). PAUSE. Offer yourself or someone else some care. Reconnect with your inner wisdom and humanity. We need it.

Things are rough out there for many of us. If you are like those of us in Minneapolis/St. Paul, you may be exhausted, overwhelmed, afraid, angry. We need to take some moments to reground. Find some micromoments of joy. If joy isn't available, what is pleasant or even neutral?

New Substack Post: Finding Our Role in the Polycrisis to Build a Better World For those wondering how to get on the path, here are some questions and thoughts.

How do you want to meet the world’s challenges? Who do you want to be? Our intentions are not just about losing weight. They are about how we ARE, what we root in, what we care about, what we practice. All of that shapes how we show up. buff.ly/cU3oDYf

May 2026 be a year full of connection, interdependence, love, and hope.

Reflecting, Releasing, & Becoming: A Ritual Practice for End-of-the-Year Transitions My gift to you: A guided visualization journey and collage/journaling practice to discern what you want to let go of and what you want to carry forward with you into 2026. buff.ly/xJXIV5w

How do you want to BE in your life, leadership, and social justice work? What quality of presence do you want to embody? This week's Substack explores that wisdom, so we can be more skillful and sustaining in how we show up for what we care about. buff.ly/uY6QnQH #yogapractice #socialjustice

2025 has been.....a year. This Harvest & Release coaching package for December 2025 is to help you: --Reflect on what has served you and how you've grown. --Discern what you want to leave behind in 2025--what no longer serves you Check it out--and sign up by December 15. buff.ly/5RDBhoc

I'm always aware of the fraught nature of the Thanksgiving holiday. May we practice holding multiple, even dissonant perspectives. Wholeness tends to live in the relations between all those perspectives. Sending deep care and gratitude for you all.

2025 has been.....a year. This Harvest & Release coaching package for December 2025 is to help you: --Reflect on what has served you and how you've grown. --Discern what you want to leave behind in 2025 --Move into 2026 with clarity and intention. Sign up by December 15 buff.ly/nsOobk1

Who are we called to become, beyond what this culture has told us is possible? As we experience the crumbling of Empire, we are called to world-build, to co-create a more just world. New Moon wisdom reminds us that before that world emerges, there is deep mystery and the unknown. buff.ly/F67s2w5

While everything feels and is urgent, we can gain some wisdom from the lunar cycles. In Minneapolis where I live, the moon is waning today, reminding us of a different kind of power: the power of release. Check out my new Substack post: buff.ly/ZJLcOOw

Had so much fun presenting this talk on how to be an effective Ally for an LGBTQAI+ ERG. It was lovely to have an engaging discussion with people who care. We need that these days! Looking for a program for your ERG? Let's talk! buff.ly/UOMfhZk

Hi all. Taking a break from social media this week. Be tender with yourself and others!

Contemplative Arts and Belonging tomorrow morning as part of the Contemplative Practices Summit at Concordia University, organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning. There are many more inspiring sessions to come. Check it out! buff.ly/346NVUv

Before the calendar. Before the list. Before being "productive." We can just BE. There’s a way of living that starts with wonder, not obligation. This is about reclaiming the energy of aliveness—& remembering that our days can move at the pace of breath, rhythm, and belonging. buff.ly/PHsLkcn

Lately, I’ve been reimagining how I move through time—not by managing it, but by living it. When I orient toward what nourishes me—toward the enchantment of the natural world, the rhythms of slowness and breath—everything else begins to fall into place. Substack: buff.ly/AdraoLM

What do you need? Just for today, for this moment? Can you give it to yourself or allow yourself to receive it? buff.ly/vg3W1z1

My own grief and fear of uncertainty is also resonating with that of those around me, many of whom are also feeling a mix of complex and overwhelming emotions. We are in the energetic and systemic field together. Our own grief can also open us to deeper connection to others.

Leaving is never just an act of walking away. It’s a ritual of unmaking. It’s the shedding of skins we once needed, the tender dismantling of what no longer holds us. It’s the heartbreak of gratitude—for all that was—and the terror of the unknown that follows. Read more here: buff.ly/vqbb2Y4

Leaving is often a messy, complex process, whether we chose to leave or had the choice foisted upon us. This Substack series reflects on that process. along with journal prompts to support you in your own process. #CleanLiving buff.ly/BFuQsgX

Hi all! Taking this week off from social media. Just feeling the need for a bit of space and time and connection of presence in real time. Sending ya'll lots of love.

With all that's happening in the world, joy and beauty can feel hard to access. And yet, taking even a few breaths to notice beauty or cultivate joy can help us meet these moments with more creativity and resource. What's one joyful moment you can notice today?

Does your Employee Resource Group need programming? Let's talk. I can design an engaging, interactive talk about a variety of topics, particularly for Women's, LGBTQ+, Social Justice, and Leadership ERGs. buff.ly/LqXW7HB

A ritual and reflection on the Autumn Equinox: how to find balance in these times. buff.ly/sEZPUsE

In times of relentless crises, the equinox reminds us to prevent burnout by seeking balance, micro-moments of peace, and collective care. Check out my Substack article: buff.ly/7UKqCbi

We are tired. Not just “I didn’t sleep enough” tired, but bone-deep, soul-worn tired. It's very real. But so is resilience. Together, we can root into rhythms that sustain justice for the long haul. Here's a deeper exploration of the theme for the week on my Substack: buff.ly/r0bk1dw

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed by all that is happening in this world? I am. I'm practicing holding the complexity of it all: facing the harm in this world while also remembering how to co-create a better one. We can only do it together. Check out my Substack article: buff.ly/0Q3ngNF

This September full moon, we’re invited to reflect: 🌾 What are we harvesting in our lives and justice work? 🍂 What must we release to sustain the movement? Nature’s cycles remind us that transformation is never linear, but always turning. 🌕 buff.ly/qTcE6vh

Looking for ACC-level Mentor Coaching? I'd be delighted to support you in enhancing your coaching practice and skills and completing your ICF ACC application or renewal. Let's tak: buff.ly/ZEmfzOU

As the September full moon rises, we poise at the threshold between summer’s fire & autumn’s descent. In a world of upheaval and turmoil, the cycles of Earth remind us that transformation is never linear. May you find abundance & creativity even as you hold hard complexities. buff.ly/ab19DPg