Published Articles
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.
The Power of the Cookie
HUMANS OF THE WORLD (Literary)
A coffee date with a yoga teacher teaches me about the limits of inspiration.
My date asked me to post his bail and get him out of jail
BUSINESS INSIDER
I thought it was a third date. It became a Lifetime movie.
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.
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?
Healing Trauma Through Drama
YES! MAGAZINE
You've probably heard that unhealed trauma creates drama. But did you know that drama can heal trauma?
Life In an Ashram While Being Celibate Made Me More Lonely
INSIDER
When we suppress our humanity, we cut ourselves off from connection.
Four Types of Influence to Use at Work
THE MUSE
Four types of influence to help you increase your leadership at home and work.
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.
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.
Five Potentially Hazardous New Age Myths
ELEPHANT JOURNAL
Are you using spirituality as a defense?
Watching ‘The Vow’ Is Giving Me Flashbacks To My Time Living With A Charismatic Gur
HUFFPOST PERSONAL
Was my spiritual community a cult? What is the role of being one of the lucky ones?
"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.
How Online Shaming Gives us the Illusion of Control
GREATIST
Are the online wars a distraction from what's really going on?
In the Midst of a Break-up: A Tale of Letting Go
ELEPHANT JOURNAL
How I managed to let go of the guy who was married to his job.