THRIVE

Being human is challenging.

Caring deeply about justice, liberation and human suffering can make it even more so.

THRIVE is a collection of stories, reflections, and resources for finding more joy, grace, and aliveness while facing hard truths and discovering what is yours to do.

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Relax While Moving Forward

For a long time, I either collapsed into relaxation or pushed myself forward through strain. Using the movement principles of ChiWalking, I've been exploring a new possibility: what if moving forward and staying relaxed actually belong together?

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Discomfort and Unexpected Beauty

Discomfort doesn’t have to mean collapse. It can be a doorway to rest, beauty, and balance — a practice in staying nourished and resourced even when the world speeds up.

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Walk in the Rain

This week’s blog is a reminder to pause. To walk in the rain.

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10 Things That Are Nourishing Me Right Now

Herbs, rituals, tea, boundaries, and soul work — here’s what’s nourishing me this fall.

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Reminders for When Life Feels Heavy

Even if you're exhausted, you're not broken. You might just need deeper nourishment.

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Soul-Starved And Trying Hard To Do What's Right

The real villains weren’t me or the baby. And we both deserved better.

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Listen to Nature

I want to share a few of the messages I received along with some photos that I hope will nourish you and provide answers to some of your questions - even though your life situation and questions are undoubtedly different from mine right now.

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Feeling Stressed? Try This.

Feeling overwhelmed? Simplify holiday stress with actionable tips: brain dump, prioritize, and nourish yourself while embracing winter's wisdom.

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Walking the Land

Discover the wild, healing spirit of Raspberry Island, a place of rebellion, nature, and adventure. Join me on this journey of connection and transformation.

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They didn't teach this in Dave's MBA program

Moving out of a high-stress corporate life doesn't automatically cure the urge to overwork in silos. Explore how a surprising recurring tarot prompt helped shift the focus from relentless output to radical self-care, relationship nourishment, and intentional rest.

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Hello, Courageous Thrivers!

Doing work to dismantle harmful systems takes undeniable courage—but so does choosing to step back, rest, and nourish your soul before all the crises have passed. Discover why embracing joy and rest is a vital, countercultural choice for changemakers.

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Sometimes an ice bath is worth it

From spontaneous half-marathon training to diving into ice baths, growth often asks us to embrace the uncomfortable. Read about how tuning into bodily intuition and having an accountability community changes everything.

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Can A Raspberry Be Rebellious?

Discover the wild magic of Raspberry Island—a rebellious, healing force of nature. Join me in exploring her playful, untamed beauty and lessons.