About us
I host free, virtual spaces for people who want a place to talk honestly without fixing, debating, or performing. These hour-long, peer-led spaces are small, guided, and grounded in storytelling. Together, we explore themes like anxiety, relationships, politics, advocacy, burnout, identity, and belonging. You don’t need answers or expertise — just a willingness to show up as you are.
Upcoming events
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Life Admin Burnout
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A session for anyone who feels exhausted by the maintenance of being alive.
Answer the emails. Book the appointment. Pay the bill. Return the form. Schedule the thing. Follow up. Clean. Shop. Plan. Repeat.
None of it is huge, but somehow it never ends. Life admin is the invisible, constant background labor of adulthood. The tiny tasks that quietly pile up until even opening your laptop or checking your mail feels overwhelming.
And when you fall behind, it can spiral into guilt, avoidance, and shame.We’ll talk about:
- Why “simple tasks” can feel so hard
- Procrastination without judgment
- Decision fatigue
- The mental load we carry alone
- The pressure to be endlessly functional
Not to fix it. Not to optimize your routine. But to normalize how heavy it can feel.
Together, we’ll name the invisible work, share what’s been draining us lately, and offer each other a little compassion (and maybe a few gentle strategies that have helped).
Because sometimes the most relieving thing isn’t getting everything done, it’s realizing you’re not the only one drowning in to-dos.
Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Jesse, a communications and advocacy professional passionate about building a safer, more just world. Originally from Austin and now living in Italy, I believe life is measured by the quality of our connections, and I’m excited to use this space to help people build community through openness and shared stories.How Does it Work?
This is an open, guided discussion led by your Keeper, Jesse. Each participant will have the opportunity to listen to and share experiences on anxiety, well-being, emotions, and whatever else comes up during the session.When and How Do We Meet?
We meet digitally to make participation easy for those with demanding schedules. Cameras are optional, and you’re welcome to join from wherever you are, even between shifts. We only ask that you find a private place to join or use headphones to help maintain the security of everyone present.10 attendees
Battling Brain Rot
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A session on reclaiming your attention in an overwhelmed world.
Somewhere along the way, our brains got… tired.
Too many tabs open. Too many notifications. Too many headlines. Too many “you should care about this” posts. Too many 30-second videos we didn’t even mean to watch.
We scroll to relax and somehow end up more wired. We try to focus and our brain feels like static. We care about everything and nothing at the same time. And then we blame ourselves for not being productive, informed, or “disciplined” enough.
Welcome to modern life.
This session is for anyone who feels mentally cluttered, chronically distracted, doom scroll-prone, or overwhelmed by the internet, the news cycle, and the pressure to keep up with everything all the time.
Not because you’re lazy.
Not because your attention span is broken.
But because your nervous system is overloaded.Together, we’ll talk honestly about what “brain rot” really is — the emotional and cognitive fatigue that comes from constant input, comparison, and urgency.
We’ll explore how information overload, productivity culture, and endless scrolling impact our focus, mood, and sense of self and how to gently reclaim our attention without shame or extreme digital detox rules.
Through reflection and conversation, we’ll explore questions like:
- When did my brain start feeling this crowded?
- What am I actually looking for when I scroll?
- What would “enough information” look like for me?
- What helps me feel mentally clear or present again?
This isn’t about throwing your phone away or becoming perfectly mindful. It’s about building a kinder relationship with your attention and creating small pockets of quiet in a very loud world.
This session is for you if:
- You feel chronically distracted or mentally foggy
- You doom scroll even when you don’t want to
- You feel guilty for not being “informed enough” or “productive enough”
- You miss how your brain used to feel slower, clearer, or more present
- You want gentler ways to reset your attention without shame
Come tired. Come distracted. Come mid-scroll. Your brain doesn’t need fixing, it probably just needs a break.
How Does it Work?
This is an open, guided discussion led by your Keeper, Jesse. Each participant will have the opportunity to listen to and share experiences on anxiety, well-being, emotions, and whatever else comes up during the session.When and How Do We Meet?
We meet digitally every couple of weeks to make participation easy for those with demanding schedules. Cameras are optional, and you’re welcome to join from wherever you are, even between shifts. We only ask that you find a private place to join or use headphones to help maintain the security of everyone present.Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Jesse, a communications and advocacy professional passionate about building a safer, more just world. Originally from Austin and now living in Italy, I believe life is measured by the quality of our connections, and I’m excited to use this space to help people build community through openness and shared stories.4 attendees
How to Have Hope Without Naivety
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To join, please sign up through our site.
All sessions are free, and signing up on the site helps us create a smoother experience for everyone.
Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns!
#### This session is for anyone who cares deeply about the world but feels tired of swinging between doomscrolling and forced positivity.
It’s hard to stay hopeful right now. The news cycles are relentless. Progress feels fragile. Setbacks feel constant. And somewhere along the way, hope started to feel either naïve… or impossible.
Because hope doesn’t have to mean pretending things aren’t serious. And realism doesn’t have to mean giving up.Together, we’ll explore what it means to hold clear eyes and a soft heart at the same time. How to stay engaged without burning out. How to care without carrying everything alone. How to build a kind of hope that’s grounded in community, history, and small, steady action.
This isn’t about debating policy or convincing anyone to “look on the bright side.” It’s about emotional sustainability in the face of real-world harm.
This session is for you if:
- You feel politically aware but emotionally exhausted
- You bounce between urgency and numbness
- You want to stay engaged without spiraling
- You struggle to balance realism with optimism
- You’re looking for steadier, more durable ways to keep caring
Hope doesn’t have to be loud or inspirational. Sometimes it’s just choosing to keep showing up. This is a space to figure out what that looks like for you.
Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Jesse, a communications and advocacy professional passionate about building a safer, more just world. Originally from Austin and now living in Italy, I believe life is measured by the quality of our connections, and I’m excited to use this space to help people build community through openness and shared stories.How Does it Work?
This is an open, guided discussion led by your Keeper, Jesse. Each participant will have the opportunity to listen to and share experiences on anxiety, well-being, emotions, and whatever else comes up during the session.When and How Do We Meet?
We meet digitally to make participation easy for those with demanding schedules. Cameras are optional, and you’re welcome to join from wherever you are, even between shifts. We only ask that you find a private place to join or use headphones to help maintain the security of everyone present.1 attendee
Finding Your Personal Style
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To join, please sign up through our site.
All sessions are free, and signing up on the site helps us create a smoother experience for everyone.
Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns!
#### This session is about exploring personal style through the lens of identity.
Somewhere between trends, algorithms, and “capsule wardrobes,” getting dressed stopped feeling like self-expression and started feeling like a test. Is this flattering enough? Professional enough? Cool enough? Age-appropriate? Why does everyone else look so effortless?
Because what we wear often carries more than we think: how we want to be seen, how safe we want to feel, how seriously we want to be taken, how much space we feel allowed to occupy.
Together, we’ll explore the quiet pressures around appearance — comparison, trends, body changes, workplace expectations, money, and the invisible rules we absorbed growing up. We’ll reflect on how style can slowly drift into performance… and what it might look like to dress more like ourselves instead.
This isn’t about “fixing” your wardrobe or buying anything new. It’s about reconnecting with your taste, your comfort, your expression.
This session is for you if:
- Getting dressed sometimes feels stressful or like a costume
- You default to “safe” clothes even when they don’t feel like you
- Your style has changed (or you want it to) and you’re not sure where to start
- You feel caught between trends and authenticity
- You want your clothes to feel like home, not pressure
Come as you are — hoodie, workwear, pajamas, or your favorite outfit. No one’s grading, but bonus points if you wear something you like and want to share with the group. We’re just figuring out what “feels like me” together.
Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Jesse, a communications and advocacy professional passionate about building a safer, more just world. Originally from Austin and now living in Italy, I believe life is measured by the quality of our connections, and I’m excited to use this space to help people build community through openness and shared stories.How Does it Work?
This is an open, guided discussion led by your Keeper, Jesse. Each participant will have the opportunity to listen to and share experiences on anxiety, well-being, emotions, and whatever else comes up during the session.When and How Do We Meet?
We meet digitally to make participation easy for those with demanding schedules. Cameras are optional, and you’re welcome to join from wherever you are, even between shifts. We only ask that you find a private place to join or use headphones to help maintain the security of everyone present.2 attendees
Past events
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