Recent PhD graduate who researched 'intuitive eating' and public health interventions for nearly four years. Married the sweetest man I've ever met in December (he's from NZ). Currently living in Invercargill, NZ and preparing for postdoctoral research opportunities ahead (hopefully).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm attending a 5-day training in Bethesda, Maryland in May that I'm REALLY excited about. Couchsurfing will help keep costs manageable. I've lived with friends who've hosted Couchsurfers before and I think it's a great idea. :)

Interests

I like to make beer and drink beer. I finished Ironman Lake Placid in 2010 and now I just run short distances (1/2 marathon or less). I'm learning Maori (one of New Zealand's official languages).

• beer
• marathon
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Mumford and Sons
Movies: I don't really watch movies, my attention span is too short!
Books: Autobiographies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy manuals :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I made the beer for our December 2015 wedding. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach/share about 'intuitive eating'!

What I Can Share with Hosts

HEAPS of information about living/traveling in New Zealand. I've been here for four years and LOVE it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States