What happens when you're caught in a 55mph dust storm at Burning Man with zero visibility, broken goggles, and no way out? I broke down—literally—and what I learned on the other side wasn’t about perfection or pretending to be strong. It was about real resilience, messy healing, and the kind of inner integration that only comes after the storm. This one’s for anyone navigating their own chaos right now.

This year on the playa tested us all. Camps rebuilt (3x!), lines stretched for hours, and the dust seemed like it was never going to let up. But underneath it all, one lesson was clear: this was the year to Cultivate Resilience. And through Radical Integration, we can carry that resilience from one Home to another, turning struggle into strength and temporary insights into lasting transformation.

Leaving Black Rock City is just the beginning. Discover how to recover, reflect, and integrate your Burning Man experience so the magic doesn’t fade once the dust settles.

A desert art adventure, a surprise Karen moment, and the creative wake-up call I didn’t know I needed. Refill your creative well—here’s how.

After 10,000 minutes of meditation, I’m not claiming to be a monk or master—but I am more in control of my mind than I’ve ever been. In this post, I reflect on my 5+ year journey with mindfulness, overcoming anxiety, depression, and panic attacks through consistent, imperfect practice.

The rebirth of Karen’s Daughter is not about erasing the past—it’s about integrating it. My work bridges the worlds of transformation, integration, and social change. This is my metamorphosis. And this is only the beginning.

Going back to your childhood can be a painful and vulnerable experience, but finding your Mother Wound and bringing it to light can help you let go of what’s not serving you so you can move closer to your truth.

It was time to start having hard conversations with my parents, but by doing this, leaves one feeling vulnerable toward the unknown.