A little professional update: since August 24, I’ve been working with the Joseph Campbell Foundation as an Operations Coordinator! For those who may not be familiar with him, Joseph Campbell was one of the foundational figures in modern comparative mythology, the very field in which I am currently a PhD candidate. He is perhaps best known for The Hero with a Thousand Faces and for The Power of Myth, his celebrated PBS series of conversations with Bill Moyers. His work explori

I’m honored to share that I’ve been invited to participate in the upcoming Sages & Scholars Conference on the panel: Ancient Wisdom and Technological Futures I’ll be joining John Michael Greer, Prince Gharios, Daniel Rivera, and Rev. Gary Noonan for a conversation exploring long-term civilizational patterns, spiritual traditions, and the ways ancient wisdom might help us think more deeply about technological change. I’m very much looking forward to this conversation. Sages &

Today I received the news that my dissertation proposal has been approved. Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 are officially through. While there is still substantial work ahead, including revisions and the letting go of elements I had hoped to keep, this approval marks a significant step forward toward my doctorate. I am deeply grateful for the guidance and rigor of my committee and for the support that has carried me through this stage of the process. This moment feels less like an ar

Feeling so grateful to Samantha Epstein for inviting me to Brandeis Hillel this weekend to speak with their amazing students on Gaming and Spirituality ! I’m also so excited to share this space with my dear friend Emma O’Connor , as we explore how myth and imagination come alive through the worlds of modern games. My session, Games, Myth, and Depth , looks at how role-playing games carry forward the mythic imagination—revealing the archetypal processes of transformation at

So excited to share that my piece on Kali is featured in the Summer 2025 Rebel Issue of Witchology Magazine. I’ve followed this magazine...

Honored and thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded the OPUS Archives Fellowship! This incredible opportunity will support my...

I am thrilled to share some exciting news: this coming March 2025, I will be presenting my paper on the White Snake fable from Chinese...

Toda y, on this Winter Solstice marking the longest night of the year, I am thrilled to share a momentous milestone in my academic...

AI Generated Image We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of Crucibles of the Earth: Underworld Journeys in Chinese and...

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially secured my dissertation committee! This marks a significant step forward on my journey, and...

This weekend marks my scholarly debut at the 2024 Mythologium Conference, where I'll be presenting on the Chinese underworld as a lived, creative experience 🌑🌊—a powerful realm where mythology and depth psychology meet to spark transformation. Join me on Saturday at 11:55 am, where I’ll be sharing the stage with the brilliant Chris Monroe and Craig Chalquist. We'll dive deep into the symbolism, psyche, and creative potential of the underworld. Register at www.ismythology.c

As I embark on the next phase of my academic journey—writing my dissertation—one of the most crucial steps has been securing a strong,...