Recently, a colleague who, the week after earning her PhD, said that she wants a man to come into her life to tell her how to dress and what to do. That conversation reminded me of a former roommate saying he wanted to go to grad school because he “just wasn’t ready for the responsibility […]
Author: Athena
The #1 Reason We Keep Relearning the Same Lessons Over and Over
When I was in university, I lived with one of my best friends, Liyah. They loved to cook pasta with homemade vodka sauce. The fourth time I watched them cook, while they were pouring the vodka into the simmering tomato sauce, I asked what chemical reaction causes the vodka to turn the sauce orange. Liyah […]
My Favorite Learning From the Paralympics
The Olympic and Paralympic games have been bringing me to tears for over a month. It’s been beautiful to watch creators like Lucy Edwards share how she gets to experience the goal ball tournament as a blind person. I’m happy for this lady like I know her 😅There’s something deeply hopeful about seeing an entire […]
Why You Should Quit
For 63 weeks straight I put out a new episode of What Happens In Between podcast, and the only reason that was possible is because I allowed myself to quit. I’m working on a video series discussing how I plan for the new year in a way that has consistently helped me reach my goals […]
Why I Hate the *Term* Neurodivergent…
But I Still Use It
Why You’re Terrified of Change (and what to do about it)
Purging is a Natural Part of Transformation All of these showcase our most natural reaction to change: resistance. Even when we want the change –almost especially if we initiated it– it is completely normal to feel that build up of panic and avoidance during the transition. I’ve now taken to calling this period of time […]
In Defense of Discipline
Unfortunately, there are so many useful concepts that have been warped into something cruel by the time it reaches us. Absent of all the imperial capitalist overtones, it’s easier to see discipline clearly…
Why You Should Re-read Books Every Year
and take notes in the margin!
Your Human Design Profile Is Why You’re Conflict Avoidant
I discuss the different numbers of Human Design Profiles and how each line (1-6) interacts with conflict.
Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender with Walela Nehanda
Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. How do we define our realities without molding ourselves into a presentation?