Jan 15Member-onlyI’m 43 years oldSome thoughts from this year. Happy Sunday, Soothers. I turned 43 this week, and here are some thoughts. Nothing matters timeline wise, except that shame tells us it should. I’m 43, and happily partnered yet happily unmarried. I’m 43 and happily childfree, though until about age 37 I was obsessed…5 min read5 min read
Dec 4, 2022Member-only9 Simple Rituals For The End Of The YearHappy Sunday, Soothers. Guess what: I bought a house! My little nature witch cottage has been brought to life and with any luck I am drinking a warm mug of tea on the porch overlooking the creek right now as you read this. I have so much to say on…6 min read6 min read
Nov 27, 2022Member-onlyWhy It Can Be Difficult To Feel GratefulIt’s not what you might think. Looking at gratitude from a nervous system-based perspective. Happy Sunday, Soothers. With Thanksgiving having just taken place here in America, it makes me want to talk about something that I’ve struggled with for a long time: Gratitude. Let’s first of course note that the…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Nov 13, 2022Member-only90 days without alcoholMy tips and tactics Happy Sunday, Soothers. By the time you get this in your inbox, I will have spent 73 days not drinking alcohol (or coffee, or eating gluten, but those are stories for another time), on my way to 90 days without alcohol in my life. I’ve written…Sobriety6 min readSobriety6 min read
Nov 8, 2022Member-onlyHow And Why To Use Tarot Even If You’re Not Spiritual5 important reasons. Happy Sunday, Soothers. I often describe the Sunday Soother in part as a newsletter about “practical spirituality,” meaning I like to try to explain more abstract or esoteric spiritual concepts in a grounded and practical way that can reveal to anybody their applications or usefulness. I myself…Tarot10 min readTarot10 min read
Oct 2, 2022Member-only9 steps to stop being the good girlIt’s time. Happy Sunday, Soothers. If you grew up socialized as a woman, and you identify as a sensitive person, it’s likely that you suffer from what could be referred to as good girl conditioning. “Good girl” is a phrase tossed around a lot, and what it could mean to…Women6 min readWomen6 min read
Sep 18, 2022Member-onlyOur limits are our portalsOn growth, limiting beliefs and more. Workshop alert! Healing Your Inner Critic, $25, 8pmET, this Sunday (err, aka tonight). Lifetime replay provided. Tix here. If you struggle with your inner critic, and you’re also intrigued by the concept of inner child work, I invite you this gentle workshop. Part teaching…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Sep 11, 2022Member-onlyRituals for the fifth seasonNotes on Long Summer. Hey Soothers! Before I dive into the essay, a reminder that tonight is my workshop on How to Get Unstuck. We’ll have live exercises, a workbook, and healing and getting unstuck from whatever area you are feeling, well, stuck in, in beautiful community. 8pmET, lifetime replay…6 min read6 min read
Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyThis summer, let yourself be goodHi Soothers! Happy Sunday. This week’s newsletter will be short and sweet, as I begin my annual Sunday Soother Summer Break. Basically I take most of August (and some of September, maybe?) …4 min read4 min read
Jul 31, 2022Member-onlyThoughts on agingFrom the acorn to the oak tree. You can subscribe to the Sunday Soother here. Happy Sunday, Soothers. Recently I was hanging out with a group of people who were about 10–15 years younger than I am. …Aging6 min readAging6 min read