What did you learn about money growing up? I’d venture to guess that you’ve heard at least one of these: “You have to work hard to make money.” “Money is the root of all evil.” “Good people don’t care about money.” “There’s only so much money to go around.” “Women…

Do you believe the lie from capitalism, white supremacy culture, and patriarchy that you can’t impact your community until you’ve “healed” from your family shit, feel “less anxious,” and have your life “together”? My friend, it doesn’t work that way. The few people currently in power benefit when you believe…

I won’t lie. This question’s a doozy, because navigating boundaries in times of crisis takes a LOT of practice!⁠ ⁠ Get started with better boundaries right this second by MAPPING OUT YOUR NEEDS.⁠ ⁠ Here’s an inventory to get you started: ⁠ Physical: Are you eating/hydrating/sleeping/eliminating (i.e. going to the bathroom) well? What needs to change?⁠ ⁠ Mental…

When I left my dream job on Capitol Hill at 25, I only knew what I *didn’t* want to do anymore. I went searching for my “purpose,” which I thought was a single, elusive thing that I needed to “find.” It took a few years of searching for purpose *out…

⁠From abortion care to climate change to state violence, it feels like everything is moving in the wrong direction.⁠ And while I don’t always handle our circumstances with perfect ease, I do lean on a decade’s worth of inner work and community tools that keep me grounded, resilient, and clear…

One of the simplest tools for building self-trust and resilience is to pause and check in with yourself. It’s a practice that interrupts racing thoughts that keep you spinning when things around you feel out of control. It’s been an antidote to overwhelm and despair in the most difficult moments…

We’ve established that the status quo thrives when you burn out. It’s part of a shitty cycle that keeps us in line and maintains power in the hands of the few who already have it. I’ve seen way too many good people stay side-lined with overwhelm and hardcore activists sacrifice…

If you’re exhausted today, that’s by design. If you’re still activated, unable to come down from the adrenaline and cortisol released in the last few days, that’s by design, too. Under a system created to oppress you at every turn, your nervous system is responding exactly as it’s supposed to…

…and when unelected assholes take away your rights On today’s group coaching call inside TAKE UP SPACE, members and I came up with a list of what to do when the world’s on fire/unelected assholes take away your rights. Here’s our list of radical self-care and community care to practice: Take baby steps to get momentum in the…