As I hiked through icy mountain trails on a sunny winter day, I found myself—once again—reflecting on my body. In the forest, I’m reminded that I am part of nature. I see my body as a wondrous emergence from the primordial soup, evolving with perfect harmony....
Why I’m all about an embodied experience of rest. In my 20’s, before becoming a dance therapist, I was (surprise!) a big dancer. One of those high-energy dancers, wearing fuzzy red boot covers and a tight black sports bra, and who loved fast paced, intense...
Can I really call myself queer if I haven’t had queer sex or been in a same-sex relationship? I remember the point in my own queer coming-out journey when I knew clearly that I was attracted to women, but I had not yet had the opportunity to act on my desires. I...
We want to feel better now. Actually, yesterday. Maybe even 3 years ago, thank you. And of course we do! This shit is uncomfortable. They say don’t rush your healing. What a frustrating statement. And what a true one (sorry). The modern world moves at a fast pace,...
Suddenly we have found ourselves just about halfway through 2023, and it feels like a good moment to pause and take stock. Long after the new-year energy has dissipated and resolutions have been forgotten, it’s easy to feel caught up in the fast clip of day to day...
