Have that Conversation You’re Avoiding | Thrive with ADD / Anxiety | Find Your Path and Take the Next Step

You’ve probably been sent here by someone we both know who thinks you would find my style of working with people helpful.

Hi, I’m Andrew.

I’ve had a few core fascinations and questions in my life — what is real, what is a good life, what are we doing here? Those questions have driven me into years and decades of different practices: meditation in a variety of styles, Circling and other relational practices, yoga, qi gong, and more.

I even got a Master’s degree in something called Integral Theory (which is basically a way of asking: how can everyone have valid but conflicting insights into life and what’s real? How do all of these different ways of looking at life and the world add up when they disagree often so totally?) All the while I’ve been a carnivorous reader of science, philosophy, and literature.

I’ve taken all of that, plus over 10 years of experience facilitating, teaching, coaching, and guiding people, and created my own approach to consciousness and human development for people who are drawn to that kind of thing. (If you’re interested in any of that — meditation, relational work, psychedelics, etc. — you can find my main homepage here.)

But I’ve also learned: most people don’t want to learn how to meditate!

Most people don’t care about Circling — it’s weird!

Sit and eye gaze with a stranger while someone asks me what I’m feeling? No thanks!

I’ve been in a lot of conversations where eyes glaze over when I start getting into the details of what I do.

But here’s the thing: the skills that meditation has taught me, that Circling has taught me, that years of paying close attention to my own mind, life, communication, and to how other people “tick” — all of these have given me practical tools that are useful for just about anyone. They help with a handful of very common (almost universal) human problems.

Below are three of the main areas I help with.

Help with Communication

(Coworkers, parents, kids, partners — the people who matter.)

You’ve almost certainly needed to have a conversation that was important, but tricky. Maybe you don’t know how to bring something up. Maybe there’s a conflict you’re not sure how to de-escalate or where to stand your ground. Maybe there’s an uncomfortable truth you’re afraid to put into words.

In this kind of work, we slow things down and make it concrete. Together we can:

  • Clarify what you really want to say (and what you don’t).

  • Find language that is honest but not attacking.

  • Anticipate how the other person might react.

  • Set and maintain clear boundaries while preserving connection.

  • Draft or refine that email or text so it actually says what you mean.

Having a thoughtful third party in the mix can make a huge difference — especially when you’re emotional, unsure, or too close to the situation.

If you have a conversation like this you’d like help with, you can sign up here for a free, one-hour, one-on-one call. We’ll walk through the situation and you’ll leave with clearer words and a more grounded sense of how to move forward.

Living and Working with ADD/ADHD and Anxiety

ADD/ADHD and anxiety can make everyday life feel like a constant uphill battle. You might recognize yourself in some of this:

  • You know what you “should” be doing but can’t seem to get started.

  • Your mind spins on loops at 2am.

  • You bounce between hyper-focus and total shutdown.

  • Simple tasks feel strangely impossible; big projects feel overwhelming.

I’m not a psychiatrist or a therapist, and I don’t diagnose or prescribe. What I do is help you understand your own patterns and experiment with practical, realistic adjustments in how you structure your time, attention, and environment.

On a call, we might:

  • Map out the specific situations that trigger anxiety or distraction.

  • Separate what’s actually yours from what’s coming from work, relationships, or expectations.

  • Try simple structure and communication tweaks that support your brain, rather than fighting it.

  • Build a small set of repeatable practices that help you calm down, focus, and follow through.

If you struggle with managing your life in relationship to ADD or anxiety, you’re welcome to book a free one-on-one call. We’ll talk through what’s happening, how you currently cope, and explore a few concrete ways you might manage it better.

Finding Your (New) Path, Taking Your Next Step

We find ourselves in a weird moment. There are more possibilities than ever — you can do almost anything, from almost anywhere. And yet so many people feel lost in this embarrassment of riches.

Questions I hear a lot:

  • Should I go back to school, or change fields entirely?

  • Should I move back home? Move abroad? Stay put?

  • Do I leave my partner so she can have a child, or is our relationship more important than that?

  • Do I stay in the “good” job that drains me, or risk something new?

These are just a handful of actual examples from conversations I’ve had recently.

I’m not here to tell you what to do. Instead, we:

  • Clarify what actually matters to you (beneath the noise and pressure).

  • Sort through competing values so you’re not paralyzed by them.

  • Look at realistic paths forward, not fantasy ones.

  • Identify one or two honest, doable next steps — and what support you’ll need to take them.

All while supporting the conviction that Yes — It is possible to Live a Good Life!

If you’re in the middle of a crossroads, or feel like you “should” be doing something different with your life but don’t know what, you can sign up for a free, one-hour call. We’ll use the time to get clearer on where you are, what you want, and what a first step could be.

If any of this speaks to you, you’re welcome to:

  • Book a free one-on-one consultation — no pressure, just a focused conversation to see if I can be helpful for you.

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