I recently wrote Help Me, a brief poem about a mutual conversation with a tree. I was delighted when the musician SackJo22 asked to put it to music as part of her exploration of the liminal and natural world. Here is the musical version of Help Me, featuring Nicola Ranson and Airtone produced by SackJo22. … Read more
igotout and Tears of Eden put together Story Jam 2023 at the Comedy Improv Club in St. Louis Missouri. When I agreed to be on stage I had no idea that my performance of a poetic synopsis of my memoir, A Slice of Orange, would be the opening act! Here is a brief snippet of … Read more
I just discovered there is an independent bookshop Renaissance taking place in NYC! Elizabeth Howard, (publicist for A Slice of Orange) hosts the Short Fuse Podcast featuring creative spirits who ignite change. Her latest interview was with Tyler Wetherall, author and creator of the weekly newsletter, Reading the City, which is on all things bookish. … Read more
Canvas Rebel introduces local entrepreneurs to the community via an email interview. (Even the New York Times does some of that these days!) They asked me about decisive moments and turning points and I shared what led to my counseling career. Here I am in my first office with a friend modeling as a client … Read more
MY JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER: Your patient wait (and mine) has paid off! I delayed putting out this newsletter until I had good book news. Now, after several false starts, I HAVE A NEW PUBLISHER for A Slice of Orange! Last week I signed a contract with Unsolicited Press, Portland Oregon. Publication is set for December … Read more
Welcome to Leucadia, part of Encinitas, California. The San Diego Reader published my article on Avocado Acres – and what it means to be a neighbor and walk our local circuit. It is my love letter to the hood. Today someone left some strawberries and lettuce on my front porch in appreciation of the article … Read more
In October, I was thrilled to be on-stage at the igotout.org and Tears of Eden Story Slam at the Improv Shop in St. Louis Missouri where I performed my poem, “My Journey Through the Cultiverse”, a ten-minute synopsis of my memoir, A Slice of Orange. Mine was the opening act in the company of such … Read more
Brook Olsen of the High Conflict Podcast invited me for a conversation on Conflict, Attachment, and the Tribal Brain – keys to understanding the patterns of narcissistic abuse. This podcast comes in two parts: the first episode lays out the big picture and the second explains how these concepts can be useful. (Spoiler alert – … Read more
Belonging is a core need. I have found this to be true in my research on healing (as well as in cult recovery) and of course, in life. I didn’t know that the Eucalyptus would agree. But when I asked it about healing, it replied with a heart-warming offer: “What you really long for is … Read more
If you are right on the edge and in danger of suicide don’t read further. Instead, call 911 or the national suicide prevention hotline: 988 . If you are outside the US call your emergency number – that’s what they are there for and this is an emergency. There are people out there ready to … Read more
