A Compass Doesn’t Draw Maps

We’re living through a “phase transition,” but I believe it’s what our souls signed up for. In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room Podcast, I explore why the chaos of our times isn’t a sign of collapse, but of metamorphosis. Using the metaphor of ice to water to ste ...  Show more

I’ve discovered a new favorite psychologist, Dr. Marisa Franco, and in this Gathering Room, I’m talking about her book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. We’ll get into how self-esteem differs from self-worth, why praise can backfire, how sitting with ou ...  Show more

Do you ever feel lost or aimless? I do.

Today's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast dives into aimlessness and how to overcome it

We'll talk about setting goals and having a vision for who you want to be in the future so that you can build the life ...

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In your 30s, there’s pressure to know exactly where life is headed — the house, the kids, the career. But what if the real magic comes from not knowing? In this ...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most universal feelings: being lost in life. Whether it’s questioning your career, relationships, or sense of purpose, we all hit moments where nothing seems to make sense. But what if being “lost” isn’t a bad thing? What if it’s a si ...  Show more

Every now and again, often out of the blue, we realize something kind of wild about ourselves. Like, we always want to be in Italy even though we live in Chicago. Or, we truly miss work on a random Saturday. Or, we’re on a plane that’s been delayed seven hours…and we’re not mad a ...  Show more