How often do you think about what a good life means to you?

Human flourishing refers to living a full, rich, and excellent human life. It goes beyond mere happiness to encompass developing values and capabilities, experiencing meaning and purpose, and building meaningful relationships.

The most profound insights about living well shouldn't be locked away in academic towers or watered down into empty platitudes. My work makes deep wisdom about mortality, meaning, and authentic flourishing accessible and actionable for navigating the full complexity of human experience.

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I'm a psychology researcher, podcaster, and entrepreneur exploring the science of human flourishing, particularly for people facing extraordinary challenges.

As host of P.S. We Expire (92 episodes and counting), I create conversations about mortality, meaning, grief, and well-being that blend scientific research with honest storytelling. For over a decade, I've built businesses translating research into practice, from designing therapeutic environments for families with special needs to teaching mindfulness workshops and leading grief retreats.

My research focuses on grief, meaning-making, and contemplative practices. I believe the most profound insights about human flourishing often come from those facing the greatest adversity, and my work aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

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Your permission slip to half-ass it

Somewhere along the way, we’re no longer encouraged to get messy. Grades become a big deal, coloring in the lines is encouraged, and thinking outside the box is looked down on. This type of thinking makes us believe that if we’re not doing something perfectly it’s not worth doing. I’m calling BS. Some things are so great to do, even if it’s half-assed.

oxygen and aquariums

I knew that this was coming. At least I suspected it would. The whir of the oxygen machine, the light from the monitors illuminating her little body in a big bed. Bags of saline and medicine and food hang from the iv pole, like a medical jellyfish. Sea turtle decals on the doors and large pictures of the ocean on the bathroom wall.

Why Your affirmations aren’t working

I want to share with you what works and what doesn’t when it comes to affirmations, especially if you’ve consistently employed your affirmations every day and aren’t seeing any progress toward what you’re calling in. It can be mega frustrating to not be able to figure out how to make the damn things work already.