True recovery moves from "I" to "We." This post explores the Consciousness Transformation Model, discussing how shifting our focus from the ego to the collective can be the key to long-term mental health and spiritual growth.

As a social worker, I looked at families and communities to help clients heal. As a doctoral student, I realized I was missing the biggest system of all: nature. This post reflects on my evolution as a change-maker, from gardening with elementary students to overcoming imposter syndrome in my Ph.D. program.