For a quick recap of what cognition is in human design and how to figure out what yours is, check out the smell post, the first installment of this series. FEELING COGNITION Feeling cognition is the fifth of six cognition tones. Smell Taste Inner vision Outer...
The power of an open minded yes
I recently had the opportunity to experience something I neeeever would have considered for myself, if it hadn't been for someone else inviting me to try it. I wouldn't have sought it out on my own, because I brushed it off as too "out there" for me. For context...
Are you afraid to need help?
I shared a personal reflection on TikTok recently about asking for - or admitting that you need - help. In particular, I was sharing about how these things often exist outside of my comfort zone. I think we (collectively) agree that asking for help should be okay. We...
Engage your human design super sense (cognition): Outer vision edition
For a quick recap of what cognition is in human design and how to figure out what yours is, check out the smell post, the first installment of this series. OUTER VISION COGNITION Outer vision cognition is the fourth of six cognition tones. Smell Taste Inner vision...
Artificial Intelligence, artists, and the collective shift
Why AI won't replace artists + how it mirrors the collective shift towards greater spiritual development Artificial Intelligence (AI) is capable of producing unique, interesting, and complex creative works. Is it art? Who’s to say. The debate over the definition of...
Living by one set of standards + judging yourself based on another
If you’re someone who chooses to live your life differently than how you were brought up, or from the dominant ways of being in society / the culture you grew up in, it’s possible you’ve come up against resistance. External resistance, of course, but internal...
Podcast Series with Irene: Episode 1 – Self-portraits and connection to self
I recently released the first of a three-part collaboration with my friend and fellow self-portrait photographer, Irene. In episode 1, we discuss the power of self-portraits to strengthen the connection to self, and we each share more about how self-portraits have...
3 reasons why anyone can use self-portrait photography as an embodiment practice
Getting started with self-portraits can seem daunting. It's easy to get caught up in the technical things, like... How do I pose? What do I even do with my hands?? How do I take the photo? Do I need a fancy camera? I don't know anything about taking good photos! I...
BTS of a guided self-portrait session
Want to see what a guided self-portrait session can look like? Check out my session with Jill! Jill had been talking herself out of doing maternity photos, but had concepts in mind she kept coming back to. So I helped her bring these ideas to life during her first...
My body was talking to me – and I couldn’t ignore it
When I was 24, I was working part-time at a grocery store while I finished my master’s degree. After I graduated, I kept the job while I searched for a better job (and/or an opportunity to travel). It was in this job, in that uniform, that a man asked me for my...
3 things you need for full self-expression
Wherever you’re at in your life right now, if you just know that things aren’t quite aligned for you, or you don’t feel fully satisfied with how you show up in the world, it can feel really overwhelming to even think about what to do about that. Like, where do you...
How to tell if you’re censoring yourself + areas of life you might notice it
I had this realization (or reminder) recently that, for as long as I can remember, I have believed that one of the biggest things we’re here to do in this life is get to know ourselves. I believe that we are always getting reacquainted with ourselves, over and over,...
How it can feel leaving your comfort zone of self-expression
I’ve talked about different ways to experiment with self-expression and I teach about how to use self-portraits as a tool for self-exploration in a solo, low-stress environment. Unleashing your full expression and existing in ways that feel honest for you are really...
Engage Your Human Design Super Sense (Cognition): Inner Vision Edition
For a quick recap of what cognition is in human design and how to figure out what yours is, check out the smell post. INNER VISION COGNITION Inner vision is the third of six cognition tones. Smell Taste Inner vision (⬅️You are here!) Outer vision Feeling Touch I liken...
10 Ways to Experiment with Your Self-expression (September 2022)
Identity vs Self-expression Like your identity, your self-expression is not static. It changes over time, and I’m sure you’ll see exactly what I mean if you look at a few old pictures of yourself, or even reflect on how your interests and hobbies have evolved over...
OnlyFans update (March 2023)
I started an OnlyFans account in October of 2021 to have a place to share my uncensored sensual self-portraits. I felt stifled by Instagram’s policies. In some ways, I felt angry because it felt so unfair. I did and still do think of my OF account as its own act of...
A better question than, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
When I was little, I wanted to be a blue dog. I wanted to be an actress, or a model. I wanted to be an adventuring archaeologist, like Indiana Jones. A marine biologist. A veterinarian. A spy. A lawyer. A writer. An anthropologist. A photojournalist. People ask you,...
Engage Your Human Design Super Sense (Cognition): Taste Edition
I decided to start writing this series mostly as a way to approach human design with a bit more fun. I find we can get wrapped up in the wealth of information and all the technicalities of it, that it starts to feel draining (said the projector with open head and ajna...
Minimal Skincare Routine: Updated for Perioral Dermatitis (May 2022)
I initially posted my minimal skincare routine in October 2021, but after triggering what is (probably) perioral dermatitis I needed to change things up a bit. Since PD could be caused/triggered by different things for different people, it can be challenging to...
My experience with perioral dermatitis (May 7, 2022)
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional nor does this article constitute medical advice. I am simply sharing my own personal experience. At the end of April 2022, I found myself suddenly dealing with a skin issue. My chin was dry, red, occasionally itchy, and I...