In the murkiest depths of my depression last year, my lifelong anxiety disorder transformed into something new: agoraphobia. By definition, agoraphobia is a sort of anxiety disorder that manifests in…
Making Magic in Manzanita
Things I’ve generally felt confident in calling myself: a writer, a friend, anxious, a camp nerd, a spouse, a proud puppy parent. Things I wouldn’t have even thought to call…
Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder with Hygge
Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I always loved the colder, darker months. They were moody, perfect for sipping coffee and writing (admittedly bad) adolescence-inspired songs on my cheap acoustic guitar….
Teacher Feature: Meet Juliana Morris!
Welcome to another installment of our interview series where we highlight our incredible teacher roster for Camp Souldust. In these interviews, you have the opportunity to get to know our…
Coming to Camp
I’m an anxious person. It’s important to know that I’m also a person who says “yes.” What I mean by that is if I’m invited to an event––like, really invited,…
Permission to go… solo
This blog is the third in a Permission Slip series by Souldust Guide Jennifer MacNiven, where she shares her own journey of transformation. Here are the first and the second…
The divinely feminine Paris
I’m obsessed with Paris. Friends and family tease me about my annual pilgrimage. My son has asked why I don’t just move there. (Indeed? Why not?) I’m often asked why…
