Ideas that invite people to become more fully alive.

From self-actualization to self-transcendence

What Maslow’s later work on self-transcendence adds to the familiar hierarchy of needs—and what it means to become more fully yourself without making the individual self the final measure of life.

Why accomplishment never feels like enough

How self-discrepancy, conditional worth, and endless self-improvement can turn achievement into a moving target—and what a more stable foundation of worth may require.

Mystical experience, ineffability, and meaning

How mystical experiences can reshape belief, identity, and well-being; why they are often difficult to describe; and how psychology can study their meaning without reducing their mystery.

Nonduality and the boundaries of the self

An accessible exploration of nondual awareness, ego dissolution, and what may become possible when identity is held more lightly.

Religious and spiritual struggles

A psychologically informed look at doubt, spiritual emptiness, conflict, and the ways religious life can support—or complicate— human flourishing.

Custom presentations

Topics can be shaped for clinical, academic, religious, educational, or general audiences while respecting the boundaries and worldview of the setting.

Presentations are available virtually or in person for colleges, universities, religious and spiritual communities, professional groups, nonprofits, and other organizations interested in serious conversations about meaning and human development.

Possible formats

• Keynotes and featured talks
• Interactive workshops
• Guest lectures and classroom conversations
• Panels and moderated discussions
• Small-group or community learning sessions

Length, depth, examples, and audience participation can be adapted to the setting. In-person engagements are available by arrangement and may include travel expenses; virtual presentations are available regardless of location.

How an engagement begins

The introductory call is a chance to discuss your audience, purpose, preferred format, timing, and the questions you want the presentation to open. I will then propose a focused topic and structure shaped for your event rather than delivering a generic presentation unchanged.