by Jessica Plancich | Apr 13, 2023
Hello friends and loved ones, it’s been a long while since you’ve received an update from us, as we’ve been deep in the throes of a major move across state lines to Southern Oregon. Leaving our dear Emerald Village community to forge a forest outpost has been nothing...
by Jessica Plancich | Feb 14, 2022
Lessons learned on taking breaks and listening deeply. These words are cringe worthy for most entrepreneurs. It’s mostly an act that is put upon a leader, not one of choice and one that we try to avoid. Here’s a story of one such moment in my life when I got my...
by Jessica Plancich | Feb 6, 2021
It definitely wasn’t my preference to delay my doctoral research. I wanted to be complete with the 4-year journey and get on with life. The sun, moon, stars and a global pandemic had something else in mind for me. I was geared up to begin conducting a 10-week course...
by Jessica Plancich | Feb 6, 2021
Are you as haunted by this little riddle as I am?What keeps you awake at night, robs you of rest and calm and yet gives a sense of security and safety?Manifest destiny.For those of you who knew my work 15 years ago may have just choked on your matcha. It’s true....
by Jessica Plancich | Dec 24, 2017
In the bustle of the holiday season, the reason behind WHY we give can get murky. Obligation often mingles with “tradition” to create a sticky mess of debt, stress and burden. In my two decades of experience as a mental health professional, this time of year was...