Stay engaged without burning out.
A weekly note for people whose work involves caring for other people.
Teachers, nurses, therapists, nonprofit workers, social workers, helpers of all kinds: each week, I share a short story, question, or practice to help you navigate conflict, nurture your relationships, and keep showing up for what matters without running yourself into the ground.
A few words from people who've worked with me:
“Andrew is great with structures and systems—both understanding them and creating them. And he does it all with a really light and playful touch that makes big things feel manageable.”
– James A. Pearson, author of The Wilderness that Bears Your Name
“Andrew is a role model when it comes to powerful questions and playful practices.”
– Caryn Berley, somatic practitioner and Catalyst Certified Leader & Facilitator
“Andrew is a phenomenal teacher who creates a safe, vibrant space in which to learn and grow.”
– Gina A., reader
What you'll find in Gentle Change:
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Regardless of how you show care, personally or professionally, these weekly notes will help you deepen your relationships and stay connected to what matters.
Past collaborations include…
Kaitlin Curtice
Storytelling + Belonging
Kazu Haga
Practicing Nonviolence
David Gate
A Rebellion of Care
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Social Justice + Activism
James Pearson
The Messiness of Change
"We never know how our small activities will affect others through the invisible fabric of our connectedness.” – Grace Lee Boggs
For the past decade, I’ve worked with teachers, coaches, retirees, local governmental committees, schools, school districts – folks in all forms of caring professions and organizations in all different areas of work.
And my guiding question is always the same:
How can we embody healing and justice in the ways we’re moving within our communities?
This is the core question of a “gentle change” approach to how we show care in the world. It invites us to carry a posture of experimentation within our communities, opting to center relationships and messiness over perfection or saviorism.
If this approach resonates with you and your story, I invite you to sign up for the Gentle Change newsletter and reach out anytime.
Note: All of my offerings are financially free-of-charge. This is one of the ways I’m countering the pressures of capitalism and choosing relationships of reciprocity and trust over transaction.