For most of my adult life, I’ve battled depression and anxiety—a relentless storm filled with despair, overwhelm, and self-loathing. I tried countless medications and quick fixes—exercise, diet changes, career moves, relationships—believing that each new endeavor might lift the fog. Yet, the initial excitement always faded, and the darkness crept back, a persistent reminder of my struggles.

Ten years ago I signed up for my first Awareness Institute weekend workshop because I’d had enough of myself. I’d had enough of the self-hatred and the self-pitying, enough of the shame and regret. I signed up for the workshop because something deep within me whispered, “There’s more to life than this.” A decade of living and loving later, I couldn’t be more grateful for that whisper.

Becoming a parent is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging and triggering roles. By delving into the kind of deep self-development work we do at the Institute, you open the door to a conscious and connected parenting experience.