Let’s talk about connection

We are all longing to go home to some place we have never been—a place half-remembered and half-envisioned we can only catch glimpses of from time to time. – David Whyte

I have to be real, I haven’t always felt at peace in my relationships. In fact, for a big chunk of my life, things felt like a constant struggle. Lots of conflict, lots of questions, and a whole lot of "there has to be a better way." So, I went searching for that “better way” — how to stop fighting with the people we care about, how to have more fun, and how to actually enjoy the process of being connected.

And what I found changed everything.

Here’s the thing: Life doesn’t have to be serious all the time. Sure, we all have really difficult stuff we need to deal with, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring joy and play into the mix. In fact, I’ve discovered that when we lighten up and allow for more fun, we transform, and so do our relationships.

At the heart of everything I do are two things: curiosity and play. They sound simple, but they make a huge difference in how we show up for ourselves and others.

Curiosity is about asking questions without jumping to conclusions. It’s about wondering, “What’s really going on with this person?” or “Why am I feeling this way?” When we get curious, we step out of judgment and start seeing things from a fresh perspective.

And play? Well, play is just awesome. It helps us loosen up, drop our guard, and open up to new possibilities. When we bring playfulness into tricky situations, suddenly everything feels lighter and easier to navigate. Life offers enough hardship, we do not need to help make it hard.

In my work — whether I’m helping families, speaking to an audience, or leading circles — the goal is always the same: to help people feel more connected, joyful, and supported. And the best part is that it doesn’t have to be hard. With a little shift in how we see things, we can create relationships that feel good.

I’m really excited to share more about these ideas with you here. Together, we can shake off the heaviness and bring more joy, love, and fun into our everyday lives. Because honestly? Life’s just better that way.

Looking forward, I’ll be rolling out a fun new podcast at the beginning of the new year, and there’s an online course in the works, too. I’m so excited to create fun ways for you to connect and heal your relationships. Let’s get to it.

Thanks for being here. Reach out if you want to connect. I’m here!