Scaling Within, 24621 South Clark Lake Road, Nisswa, MN (2026)

09/29/2026

One of my favorite concepts from my years as a therapist specializing in complex trauma & PTSD is also one of my favorite things to teach now in my work with leaders and organizations: the Window of Tolerance.

And I recently got to sit down with Roshini Rajkumar on The Crisis Files to talk all about it! 💛

We unpacked the basics of the Window - what it means to be “in” or “out” of yours, fight/flight vs. freeze, why our internal state has such a huge impact on how we show up and lead, and some practical ways to start recognizing your own patterns and finding your way back.

We even got into sauna + cold plunging as a form of mental strength training. 😂

It’s only about 17 minutes, so if you’ve heard me talk about the Window over the years and have wanted a quick introduction (or refresher!), this is a really easy listen/watch.

I also have to give a shoutout to Roshini and her whole team. They are seriously dialed in. From beginning to end, they made the entire process so easy and were incredibly thoughtful and on top of every detail.

Which makes it extra fun to congratulate Roshini and the entire Crisis Files team on their recent 2026 Upper Midwest Emmy nomination!! ✨ So well deserved.

I put the episode at the link in my bio if you want to check it out! 💛

09/18/2026

This photo popped up in my Facebook memories this morning from this day 12 years ago.

Please disregard the emo filter circa 2014. 😂

I typically kick off my signature keynote by asking the room to think of a time when they felt fully alive, fully themselves, and in their element.

While they’re thinking, I share a personal example.
The memory that first pops up for me is this moment in Scotland.

It was 2014. I had traveled to Cambridge to visit some Norwegian friends studying there. From there I took a solo trip to Scotland, before carrying on to Norway.

I stayed the first few nights at an Airbnb in Edinburgh with a lovely family - that was back when the main point of Airbnb was staying with locals. I had no chance to plan the trip before I arrived, but got amazing recommendations from my hosts.

I ended up taking the train to a port city on the west coast and, from there, a quick ferry to a small island that most people only visited for the day to hike and then return.

But there happened to be one little teahouse on the island with a room to rent, so I stayed the night.

When I left my room that evening to explore, I was pretty sure I was the only person left on the entire island.

I walked down toward the cliffside and discovered these castle ruins surrounded by rolling green hills dotted with sheep and a roaring sea below me.

I remember standing on the cliff, my arms stretched out, the wind whipping through my hair and just breathing in the crisp sea air while the surrounding beauty made its mark on me.

This was certainly a time when I felt fully alive, fully myself, and in my element.

It wasn’t a time when I was worrying about my to-do list or reviewing past failures.

I was fully present and in the moment. All my five senses were activated.

I was in my window.

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02/11/2026

Two weeks ago I wrote about cumulative stress and what it can feel like at a collective level.

A lot of you resonated.

And I want to say something equally important:

We can name the weight without surrendering our joy.

Both can be true.

Glimmers aren’t denial. They’re not bypassing. They’re not pretending things are fine.

They’re the small, involuntary physiological shifts toward delight—moments where your body remembers what is still good.

Sunlight. Warm water. Music. Art. A child’s smile. Dark chocolate.

Your nervous system is always scanning.
 You can gently train it to notice goodness, too.

Not as escape. As resilience.

What’s been a glimmer for you lately?

01/28/2026

This is being shared in response to what Minneapolis has been carrying recently—and also for anyone navigating prolonged stress and grief, wherever you are.

If this resonates, may it offer a little steadiness today.

10/13/2025

What happens when 18 high-performing strangers walk into a retreat and are told they’ll give a TED-style talk that night?
 Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is remember who we already are.

Last week, I spent three days back at one of my favorite places in Minnesota— .mn— for a leadership retreat on accessing your authentic way of being and unleashing your truest voice.

Eighteen of us arrived not fully knowing what we were stepping into— but each trusting the person who invited us. Within an hour of dinner, we were told we’d each be giving a 5–7 minute TED-style talk that night.

The next two days were full of feedback, reflection, movement, breathwork, and brave conversations that stripped away layers of performance until we found something more true.

By the final morning, with fog rolling across the lake, something had shifted.
 Each person stood taller, spoke freer, and radiated a deeper sense of self.

As someone who often facilitates spaces like this for others, it was a gift to be the one held. To receive feedback, take risks, and refine my own craft from a place of presence.

The whole experience was a masterclass in what it means to lead from being rather than doing.

Massive gratitude to and Hanyul for hosting, and especially to for facilitating such a transformative experience!
 🥗 To and for the farm-to-table meals that nourished us each day.  🧘‍♂️ To for the bonding and the cold dips + sauna!). 🌫️ And to the glorious fog and stillness that made the final morning unforgettable.

I left feeling grounded, grateful, and reconnected to my own voice— and to the power of creating space for others to find theirs.

What helps you reconnect to your true self when life gets noisy?

10/02/2024

It’s a beautiful thing to discover what you love and to do it just because it “sparks joy.”

It’s so easy to get lost in the busyness of work and life and lose connection with what makes you come alive.

When I’m working with leaders and their teams navigating change and transition, it’s often one of the first topics we discuss.

Reconnecting with what “makes you come alive” is vital for sustained forward motion instead of just survival.

For me, exploration is one of those things— whether new foods or experiences; and particularly, driving down coastal roads in remote charming landscapes.

What is it for you that “makes you come alive?”

04/04/2024

🎉 Today marks a significant milestone for Scaling Within as we celebrate our 7th birthday! 🎂 I’ve spent the morning reflecting on this journey, and am filled with gratitude for the incredible memories and experiences shared, for all I’ve learned and how I’ve grown, and all the support and encouragement along the way.

I started this venture with a passion for supporting leaders, creating a space where those who pour into others could be nurtured and empowered themselves. What I’ve gained from working with countless remarkable leaders in business, in culture, and in family is beyond words. Each interaction, each shared moment has enriched and transformed me in ways I couldn’t have imagined, but for which I am forever grateful.

Here’s to seven years of growth, resilience, and meaningful connections. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey! 🙏🏼💛 May our former ceiling be our new floor as we look forward to all that is yet ahead! 🌟

02/29/2024

In collaboration with my friends at , I’m doing a talk next Wednesday March 6th for leaders, founders and innovators in the Austin area on how to practically expand your capacity to navigate rapid change and growth.

For those who don’t know me, I’m the founder of — where I help business leaders & their teams gain the tools & support they need to scale within as they scale up their businesses. With 10+ years of experience as a Licensed Therapist specializing in complex trauma & PTSD, I bring to the marketplace a deep understanding of brain neurology, individual wiring, and practical tools to enhance performance.

Whether you are currently scaling your business, are in the initial stages of a great idea, part of an innovative team, or anywhere in between— as your business grows, you must make updates to your own internal operating system to grow with it.  The road to scaling up necessitates scaling within. It requires expanding your capacity to navigate rapid growth and change. But how do you do that practically?  Gather with other business owners, pioneering entrepreneurs, and key players of innovative team from around Austin and learn the Scaling Within framework, inlcuding a simple but cutting-edge tool from the field of neurobiology that will expand your capacity to: 
* Act from intention rather than reaction with increased self-awareness.
* Maintain a growth mindset to remain both aware & agile in the midst of change.
* Make clear and rational decisions without feeling overwhelmed or withdrawn.
* Effectively communicate at work and at home, maintaining both honesty & respect.
* Identify and begin to overcome internal barriers and limiting mindsets.
 This is a truly transformative framework that will enable you to thrive in every area of life, even beyond succeeding in business. Share with your friends and find the link for tickets in my bio. Hope to see you there!

02/14/2024

If you’re a leader, founder or innovator in the Austin area or know someone who is (or you’ll be swinging into town for ), I’m doing an in-person event on Wednesday, March 6th and I’d love to see you there!

Since moving to ATX for the winter, I’ve had several people tell me that is exactly what Austin needs, so I decided to host an event to be able to connect with all the amazing go-getters here

I’ll be sharing the talk I usually do for companies like , , , etc. on how to practically expand your capacity to navigate rapid change and growth.

Share this with people you know and check out the link in my bio for details!

02/08/2024

I had a great time with in Houston yesterday. What a fantastic group of highly skilled and capable leaders!

I’m always so impressed when companies experiencing rapid growth take the time to emotionally and psychologically equip their people with the tools to navigate change well.

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