What is the future of psychotherapy? This post shares a personal vision for a more spiritual and holistic approach to healing, advocating for the use of meditation to explore consciousness , the destigmatization of psychedelic-assisted therapy , and a new way of working with psychosis for growth, not just suppression.

What does it truly mean to be whole? This post explores a non-dual perspective, arguing that wholeness isn't a state you achieve, but a dynamic process of connection. Discover what an "integrated self" really is and how this view can transform the therapeutic relationship.

As a therapist, I'm required to diagnose according to the DSM, but what if some "symptoms" are actually a spiritual emergency? This post is a personal reflection on the line between pathology and spiritual awakening, and the real-world challenges clinicians face in a system that doesn't always make room for the soul.

Our "normal" consciousness is just one possible map of reality. This post makes the case for taking alternate states of consciousness seriously, arguing that a "state-specific science" is needed to unlock their potential for healing and prevent the dangers of leaving them in the hands of the inexperienced.

"We project our own self-judgment, and then accuse someone else of judging us." When I heard this, a loud bell rang in my head. This is a personal story about learning what the "shadow self" is and recognizing how it shows up in my own life and relationships.

Many spiritual paths talk about "ego death," but what if the goal isn't to destroy the ego, but to expand beyond it? This post explores a more balanced view, arguing that transcendence is about including the whole universe in your identity, not getting rid of a part of yourself.

How does our consciousness evolve? This post explores two profound "maps" of human consciousness from thinkers Robert Kegan and Ken Wilber. Discover the key differences between Kegan's developmental stages and Wilber's more expansive, spiritual spectrum.

An Australian Jewel Beetle once mistook a beer bottle for a mate. Its perception was wrong, but the bottle was still a bottle. This quirky story is at the heart of a deep question: do we create reality, or do we just observe it? A reflection on consciousness and the nature of what's real.

An eye can see the world, but it cannot see itself. A knife can cut many things, but it cannot cut itself. This ancient wisdom reveals a deep flaw in our modern, measurement-based reality. This post explores the limits of a dualistic worldview and why some of the deepest truths—like our connection to the universe—can't be measured.

Are you separate from the world, or is the world a part of you? This post explores the deep relationship between nature and consciousness, contrasting the Western mind-body split with the non-dual wisdom of Indigenous cultures, and reveals how reconnecting with the Earth can heal our deepest wounds.

What if our language had no past, present, or future, but only a sense of "continuing"? This post explores the wisdom of the Okanagan people, whose language reflects a deep, non-dual connection to the Earth—seeing the land and the body as "one skin." A lesson in how the words we use shape our world.

Many happiness surveys are too simple, and they can miss a crucial piece of the puzzle: culture. This post dives into a fascinating study that revealed how measuring well-being by "ethnicity" instead of just "race" completely changed the results, highlighting a major blind spot in psychological research.

Growing up, I was taught to judge spiritual practices that were different from my own. This post is a personal reflection on deconstructing those beliefs by exploring what Indigenous cultures can teach us about the true meaning of "spirit" and the vital importance of giving back to the Earth in any healing practice.

Why do we keep harming the planet, even when we know it's wrong? This post explores a fascinating psychological theory: that we suffer from a "dissociative split" between our knowledge and our actions. A deep dive into the psychopathology of the human-nature relationship.

I thought I was teaching my daughter about nature, but it turns out she was teaching me. This is a story about reconnecting with the wild world through a child's eyes—and rediscovering a more attuned, sensitive, and joyful relationship with the earth.

We've forgotten that we are nature. This post explores the "collective amnesia" that has led modern society to a dangerous disconnection from the natural world, resulting in ecological destruction and a rise in human illness. Discover the cultural roots of the problem and the path back to healing ourselves by healing the planet.

Did you know 100% of people in my recent study use nature to cope with stress? I surveyed and interviewed 11 people on their relationship with nature, and the findings—on everything from spirituality to anxiety—were fascinating. Here’s a look at the data from my own qualitative research into our connection with the natural world.

A few months after my friend died, he appeared in my dream, driving a golf cart on a strange, red planet. This post is a personal reflection on that extraordinary visitation dream and what it taught me about grief, healing, and the mysterious ways we find closure. A look at the line where psychology and spirituality meet.

Not all nightmares are the same, and treating them alike can be harmful. This post explores the critical difference between ordinary, symbolic nightmares and the literal, traumatic reruns experienced in PTSD. Learn why traditional dream analysis can be re-traumatizing and discover the specialized therapies, like Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, designed to help heal.

Did you know there are at least 9 types of extraordinary dreams? This guide explores them all, from lucid dreaming and pregnancy dreams (which science can mostly explain) to past-life and collective dreams (which challenge everything we think we know). Find out what your most powerful dreams might mean.