“It makes sense that we want to distance ourselves from pain, but true wellness means learning to sit with our shadows as well as the light so we can be truly present and embrace the fullness of being human.”

“Normal fight-or-flight turns into a panic attack “when we stay stuck in this response,” as Friedman says, “either because we are stuck in a thought loop that maintains the danger, we cannot physically escape the danger, or we are having a trauma response.””

“If your interest is engaged with responsibly and consensually, whatever brings you pleasure is a beautiful part of you to be accepted and celebrated!”

“Healthy BDSM play is based in ritual, protocol, building trust and safety through effective communication, and is steeped in the ethos of exploration & expansion. When you intentionally play with power in relationships, the practice can serve to build intimacy and healthy communication.”

“We have gross systemic issues that shouldn’t be ignored when talking about wealth and abundance.”

“I want to help people be curious about what they really want based on their values and what works for each person in the relationship, rather than falling into autopilot and doing what’s traditional or expected.”

“I’ve come to the conclusion that living authentically is part of my activism. ”

“When we have this deep understanding of another person, it helps us feel more compassion, have more patience, we’re able to anticipate needs and we tend to give others the benefit of the doubt when mistakes are made or difficult life challenges come up.”