Published Articles
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The Mockingbird and Me
THE MANTLEPIECE
During Covid, although I was a woman in my 50s, I regressed to my 20s in search of the spiritual ecstasy from that time in my life. A pandemic journey from isolation to community.
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How to Sort Out Actual Jerks from those Doing Their Jobs
QUARTZ
When a worker's behavior is annoying, the framework of role-to-role relationships can help us make sense of our reactions so.
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Changing campus protests from disruptions to learning opportunities
INSIDER HIGHER ED
When college protests become campus wars, everyone misses out on learning how to be an effective activist. Richard Nodell and I share what to do instead.
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What to Do When the Vitriol Comes for You
BREVITY
With so much online vitriol being slung around, writers and leaders alike need to develop an anti-hate protocol.
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The Heart Fills In
IN SHORT A Journal of Flash Nonfiction: Vol. I (Literary)
A micro essay on love in a time of personal crisis.
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The Power of the Cookie
HUMANS OF THE WORLD (Literary)
A coffee date with a yoga teacher teaches me about the limits of inspiration.
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My date asked me to post his bail and get him out of jail
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The Excesses of Compassion: A Fallen Guru Reading List
LONGREADS
If you like stories about spiritual teachers and how it all goes wrong, you'll love this essay followed by a varied reading list of articles.
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Ace Your Next Interview for a Management Position
THE MUSE
Even if your prospective employers don’t ask every one of these, preparing to answer them will help you gain clarity.
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How to Join a 'Cult,' Safely
SHONDALAND
With all the abusive leaders out there, how do you know which exercise fad, spiritual practice or personal growth community to trust?
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Healing Trauma Through Drama
YES! MAGAZINE
You've probably heard that unhealed trauma creates drama. But did you know that drama can heal trauma?
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Life In an Ashram While Being Celibate Made Me More Lonely
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Four Types of Influence to Use at Work
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A Man Stole My Ideas. I Could Have Handled it Better.
HUFFPOST PERSONAL
I teach women to stand up for themselves. But when it came to defending my IP, it was a different story.
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Set Your Season Right. Do the Holiday Huddle
INSIDER
Want to avoid a huge holiday hangover? Do the Holiday Huddle with you partner or family so you get what.
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How to Make the Right Hire
THE MUSE
By following these 15 tips, you’ll conduct a smooth and professional interview—and increase your chances of making and retaining the.
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Thanks for the Hint, Instagram
LITTLE OLD LADY COMEDY
If you're a woman on Instagram over 40, this comedic send up is for you.
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Five Potentially Hazardous New Age Myths
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Conquering the Evil Queen
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Watching ‘The Vow’ Is Giving Me Flashbacks To My Time Living With A Charismatic Guru
HUFFPOST PERSONAL
Was my spiritual community a cult? What is the role of being one of the lucky ones?
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"Friends" on the Path to Enlightenment
BEST SELF MAGAZINE
I turned 50 when "Friends" turned 25. The first time I watched was in an ashram basement. Let's just say.
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How Online Shaming Gives us the Illusion of Control
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In the Midst of a Break-up: A Tale of Letting Go
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Growth: book review
RAIN TAXI
A review of Karen DeBonis' debut memoir Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived, in which she draws upon the various meanings of the word "growth."