TrueNorth - Coaching and Consulting

08/19/2026

Kicking off the fall with a discussion group for new empty nesters!

Becoming an empty nester is a big transition! This life phase can bring a mix of emotions, challenges, and opportunities. This group is a chance to connect with others who are navigating this new chapter, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Details below. I’d love to have you join us!

08/05/2026

I'm preparing for TrueNorth's fall discussion groups, and I'd love your input. I'm considering two new topics:

🔹 Caring for Aging Parents While Raising Kids (the Sandwich Generation)
🔹 Understanding the Challenges Facing Boys and Young Men

Both are topics that many of us are navigating but don't always have a place to talk about. Would you be interested in attending one of these discussion groups? Or both?

Please comment below with:
• Sandwich Generation
• Boys & Men
• Both

And if there's another topic you'd like to see offered this fall, I'd love to hear that too.

07/16/2026

What a privilege to witness Norway's national soccer team return home to a hero's welcome Monday evening. They didn't win the World Cup, but they won the hearts of a nation and many around the world.

Standing in the crowd, I was reminded that success isn't always about finishing first. It's about showing up, working together, giving everything you have, and inspiring others along the way.

06/30/2026

I'm back home in Norway, and as I watched hundreds of football fans "rowing" together in front of the Royal Palace, it made me think about how much easier it is to move forward when we're all pulling in the same direction.

Life can feel like rowing against the current sometimes. That's where a coach can make all the difference. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start rowing toward the life you want, I'd love to help.

06/23/2026

I've posted before about the challenges facing boys and men today. Many are struggling with loneliness, disconnection, and mental health challenges. We talk a lot about helping those who are hurting, and our boys and men should be part of that conversation too.

I recently finished Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway and would highly recommend it. The book offers practical, honest advice about responsibility, relationships, resilience, and what it means to live a meaningful life. While written for young men, its lessons are valuable for all of us.

06/09/2026

Your response to a challenge defines you more than the challenge itself.
-James Clear

Growth begins when we focus less on what happens to us and more on how we choose to respond. If you're facing a challenge and could use support navigating it, I'm here to help.

05/26/2026

“Sleep divorce” is a topic we don’t talk about enough and one that still carries a lot of stigma.

In this podcast clip, you’ll hear about the two main concerns that fuel this stigma.

Sleeping apart doesn’t have to mean growing apart. Sometimes protecting your sleep is also protecting your relationship.

05/14/2026

Sleep impacts our mood, mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. But for many couples, getting quality rest together can be a challenge.

I recently joined Grant Swartzwelder on his podcast to talk about “sleep divorce” and why sleeping separately doesn’t have to mean relationship problems. We discussed the stigma of sleep separation and practical ways couples can approach this topic.

If you’ve ever struggled with snoring, different schedules, temperature preferences, or simply getting enough rest, this conversation may resonate with you.

05/08/2026

Coming soon!

🛏️⛔️🛌Next Wednesday, host Grant Swartzwelder sits down with Katrina Watland, Founder of TrueNorth, to discuss the concept of “sleep divorce,” where couples choose separate sleeping.

The discussion explores the stigma around sleeping separately, the science behind sleep’s role in mental and physical health, and practical ways couples can approach the conversation without creating conflict. From snoring and schedules to temperature preferences and lifestyle differences, Grant and Katrina break down the real reasons couples struggle with shared sleep.

05/06/2026

I help people let go of stress, resentment, and emotional weight. I recently learned about Ho’oponopono while watching the show The Pitt, and the concept really stayed with me.

Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice centered on healing, forgiveness, and responsibility. The four simple phrases are:

“I’m sorry.”
“Please forgive me.”
“Thank you.”
“I love you.”

Whether used in relationships or as part of self-reflection, it’s a powerful reminder that healing often begins with compassion toward others and ourselves.

Sometimes the smallest practices create the biggest shifts.