I'm a guy who's lived many lives.... I'm an explorer and experiencer and currently doing it professionally as a psychotherapist doing mindfulness based, somatic, depth work and dabbling in wilderness therapy. But I've been into a lot and had several different careers (software development, teaching, bartending, professional beer judge, electrician, retail, and more). And yet I'm a hardcore introvert, which means my time with people has to be meaningful for me to spend my energy there.

I'm currently working too hard and too many different jobs trying to make a difference in the world and ready to get back out exploring. I'm a lover of people, the outdoors, music, adventure, and trying new things.

I love deep late night conversations exploring the mysteries of life (and I really love my sleep so don't feel like this has to happen).

I spend a lot of time being a father to two awesome kids and cultivating relationship - I've been married for over 13 years and have the most amazing open, honest, supportive relationship ever! In what little spare time I have, I trail run, play guitar, sing, read, and explore myself with meditation, yoga, and hopefully soon more dance!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am insatiably curious about people and love connecting and really knowing people beyond the small talk. I hope to host and surf to form authentic connections with awesome people. To keep exploring, experiencing, and loving life!

Interests

Everything outdoors - hiking, biking, running, climbing, kyaking, camping, backpacking, and especially sitting! Mindfulness, yoga, music, relationships, personal growth, and exploring my inner and outer world with openness, curiosity, and passion.

• singing
• dancing
• beer
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• rock climbing
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

You know how to shut me down the quickest? Ask me about the best, greatest, favorite, most amazing anything. Sure, I have preferences, but mostly love new experiences. I tend to read and watch a lot about personal growth, spirituality, therapy, mindfulness, consciousness, and nature. I love science and learning about all the ways we can make our world better.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

See above. A few come time mind. Hiking to the top of a 14er and standing above the clouds. Or maybe feeling heart opened in love and being loved by a great community of people. Hard to imagine life can be any better than that.

Teach, Learn, Share

People say they learn from me, but I can't tell you what. Random stuff comes out of my mouth that people appreciate sometimes I guess. Just trying to be fully human. I'm told I'm a good listener and have a big heart and I'm happy to share me with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A song, a smile, a good conversation, a hug, a easy, quiet, clean, low impact guest. And momma always said don't show up empty handed, I almost always bring some sort of random small gift!

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany