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The Bo-Tree offers Integral Coaching and Dreamwork services.

09/12/2026

Happy to share that I’ve renewed my Intl. Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential for another three years. As my work continues to expand across coaching, research, and facilitation, I remain grateful for the practice of coaching and all that it continues to teach me.

[Coaching, Leadership, Credential, PCC]

08/21/2026

I’m excited to share that my paper, “The Dream Insight Framework: Harnessing the Power of Dreams in Leadership,” has been published in Dreaming, a journal of the American Psychological Association.

This paper brings together two areas of my work that I care deeply about: dreamwork and leadership.

Dreams have been studied as sources of creativity, problem-solving, emotional insight, and new perspectives, yet they remain largely absent from how we think about leadership development. In this paper, I explore what dreams might contribute to the way we lead and introduce the Dream Insight Framework, a practical approach for bringing insights from our dreaming lives into leadership reflection and development.

I hope this work opens up further conversation and research around the role of dreams and the unconscious in leadership, especially as leaders navigate increasingly complex environments.

The article is available through the APA here:
https://doi.org/10.1037/drm0000354

APA copyright restrictions prevent me from sharing the final published PDF directly, but the article can be accessed through APA or participating institutional/library subscriptions.

[Dreams, Dreaming, Leadership, Publication, Journal, Peer Reviewed, APA]

05/15/2026

Presented at the American Psychological Association’s Division 24 Spring Meeting as part of our panel, “Madness as a Transpersonal Encounter,” at York University in Toronto yesterday.

This year’s conference theme, “Madness, Mysticism, and the Reenchantment of Psychology,” creates a rare and thoughtful space for conversations that often remain at the margins of contemporary psychological discourse.

My presentation explored spirit possession traditions in India and how certain forms of possession—often framed as pathology within dominant psychological models—can also function as socially recognized forms of authority, legitimacy, and leadership within their own contexts.

I was especially grateful for the depth of engagement from the audience and the thoughtful questions that emerged around leadership in the current political climate, meaning-making, legitimacy and relational attunement. The discussion opened several rich threads that I’m still reflecting on.

Grateful as well to my fellow panelists and to Dr. Tim Beck, part of my faculty and one of the organizers, for bringing this conversation into being.

[Leadership, Madness, Transpersonal Psychology, American Psychological Association]

10/12/2025

Absolutely enjoyed speaking about dreams, leadership and ancestral wisdom at the Festival of Dreams Conference in Santa Cruz, CA today!

I spoke about a posture of leadership that begins with self, is rooted in ancestry, and emerges from listening—across time, cultures, and generations. I also spoke about how leadership begins not with traits or titles, but with listening. Listening inwardly, as an act of self-leadership. Listening backward, to ancestors whose voices still live within us and listening forward, to the descendants who will inherit the choices we make.

The conference itself was amazing—a gathering of professionals, academicians, artists and practitioners who believe in the transformational power of dreams. It was insightful to listen to all the wisdom and knowledge that the other speakers shared, I definitely came back more knowledgable!

Big shoutout to and for organizing this amazing event and for doing this at the coolest venue!

09/14/2025

Welcome, Dreamers!
It’s time to gather October 10-12 for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and celebration in beautiful Santa Cruz at the Museum of Art & History.

Join dreamers, artists, scholars, and seekers from across the region as we honor the mystery and magic of dreaming. Come for the insights, stay for the music—and maybe even meet a part of yourself you’ve never encountered before. Tickets are available now!

Hosted by Katherine Bell and Linda Mastrangelo, and headlined by WISN founder Dr. Apela Colorado and past IASD president Bob Hoss, this extraordinary event features a stellar lineup of renowned dream experts and artists, including IDS graduates and faculty:
Jason Althaver, Bhaskar Banerji, Raashi Bhatia, Cindy Bishop, Norman Brown, Jane Carleton, Jennifer Choate, Emily Cook, Sahlah Dubel, Mara Flynn, Marilyn Fowler, Jayne Gackenbach, Christian Gerike, Tzivia Gover, Marsha Hudson, David Jenkins, Andrusa Lawson, Jacqueline Lopez, Marilyn Manzi, Kimberly Mascaro, Michael Mollura, Kyle Napierkowski, Alejandra Perez Reguera, Victoria Rabinowe, and Lauren Schneider.

Set in the vibrant Museum of Art & History in downtown Santa Cruz, the Festival of Dreams is more than an event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dreamworker or simply dream-curious, you’ll find kindred spirits, creative sparks, and deep connections. Now in its fourth incarnation, the festival welcomes all. (IASD members receive a discount, but membership is not required to attend.)

🌙 Festival Schedule and info -learn more and get tickets: 👉 ASDreams.org/regionals 👉 FestivalofDreams.net
👉 FestivalofDreams-SantaCruz.Eventbrite.com

09/01/2025

Over the years, I’ve noticed something both in myself and in the people I work with: we often believe that once we understand a pattern, we should be able to move past it.
We might be able to name it, trace its roots, even speak about it fluently. And yet, there it is again, often emerging during heightened emotions or times of stress.

Understanding is valuable, and awareness is very often the key to a shift. It gives us language, perspective, even relief. However, insight alone rarely creates sustained change. That’s because many of our patterns aren’t just intellectual, they’re embodied. They live in how we respond under pressure, in what feels safe or familiar, and in the nervous system’s deeper conditioning.

In coaching, this comes up often. A client might say, "I know exactly why I do this, but I still can’t seem to stop."
That’s not failure; in fact, it is a sign of progress! That’s the gap between awareness and integration.

Real change tends to unfold more slowly. It shows up in repetition, in small moments of choice, in pausing long enough to notice what’s happening before reacting.

If you’re in that space where you know what’s happening but can’t quite shift it yet, you’re not behind or lacking. You’re in the work! The change you envision isn't far away 💫

Think about: 🌀 What helps you bridge the gap between knowing and becoming?

[Integration, Integral Coaching, Coaching, Knowing, Becoming, Awareness, Insight, Wellness, Change, Transformation, Pattern, Embodiment, Psychology, Journal Prompt, Reflection, Thoughts]

08/07/2025

Earlier this summer, as part of my PhD program, I sat for a comprehensive exam on the foundations of psychology. Preparing for it turned out to be a deeply enriching learning experience—I came across so many fascinating insights into the mind, memory, and human behaviour.

Sharing a few that have stayed with me.

Did any of these surprise you?

[Psychology, Facts, Did You Know, Mind, Behaviour, Memory, Insights]

11/08/2024

While this reflection prompt may seem a little morbid and existential, it helps to quickly shift one's perspective and invite new insights. 💡✨

In my Ph.D program, this semester, we are reading about the pioneers of Transpersonal Psychology📚. One of the leading figures we read about last week was Frances Vaughan whose works focus on spiritual growth and healing relationships ❤️ among other important contributions to transpersonal psychology.

In her book, The inward arc: Healing and wholeness in
psychotherapy and spirituality, Vaughan dedicates a chapter to healing relationships and offers several profound reflection prompts.

She writes, "In retrospect, people facing death often say that relationships are what really mattered most in their lives. Accomplishments and achievements that appeared momentous at one time seem to lose their lustre with the approach of death. On the other hand, the ability to give and receive love and to contribute to the well-being of others seems more valuable. Times of giving or receiving unconditional love may be cherished long after successes and failures are forgotten. Regrets often focus on not having communicated love to someone when the opportunity was there. Is there anyone to whom you want to express love or appreciation now?"

What comes up for you as you read this reflection prompt? ❤️🌸

08/28/2024

What a beautiful description of dreams, dreamers, and the dream world. So pleasantly surprised to read about the dream world in my readings for scholarly writing. Love that we are starting the program by immersing in writing as a spiritual practice and the importance of the dream world and our unconscious in that- looking forward to incorporating my dreams in my writing and research throughout the Ph.D program. ✨

Have dreams been a part of your spiritual or professional practice? Would love to hear more about your dream experiences! Comment below to share 👇🏾

08/12/2024

In my work with clients, we often delve into the topic of routines ⏰📅 . Our conversations typically cover whether they have any routines at all, what their current routines are, and what kinds of routines or structures might best support them. Routines can help us manage our time effectively, provide structure, and ensure we accomplish the tasks and goals we set out to achieve. However, these routines can sometimes become automatic and disconnected from intention, leaving us feeling uninspired and detached. This is where rituals can play a vital role 🕯️🌿. Unlike routines, rituals are imbued with purpose, intention, and mindfulness, transforming even the simplest actions into meaningful practices.

I often draw inspiration from the various traditions in India, where rituals are intricately woven into daily life, whether to mark the changing of seasons or to embody concepts like growth, transformation, and awakening 🌱✨. These rituals invite us to slow down, pause, reflect, and allow the meaning of our actions to take root within us, bridging the gap between the internal and external worlds 🔗🌍💭🧘‍♀️.

Rituals can be as elaborate or as simple as you like. Even turning a routine, like making your morning coffee, into a ritual can be deeply supportive ☕🌅. What are some rituals that you practice? If you were to transform a routine into a ritual, which routine would you choose?

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