I work with people who want healthier, more honest relationships, with themselves and with others. My focus is on learning how to stay present when things get uncomfortable, feel emotions without acting them out, and relate in ways that are boundaried, grounded, and genuinely loving. A lot of what gets in the way of connection lives in the parts of us we’d rather avoid: reactivity, fear, guilt, anger, withdrawal, people-pleasing, control. I work to create a space where we don’t try to transcend those parts or make them prettier. We learn how to meet them, understand them, and stay in relationship while they’re here. I teach and practice things like: emotional honesty without collapse or aggression boundaries without guilt, rigidity, or withdrawal staying connected during conflict or activation listening and speaking without fixing or performing relating in ways that are functional, human, and real Most “inner work” makes sense in theory. Living it with other people is where it gets challenging, and where it actually matters. Everything I offer is oriented toward that lived edge. I offer teachings here on Insight Timer, and for those who want to go further, I also host relational practice spaces where we work with these dynamics in real time, with other people. This work isn’t about insight alone. It’s about changing how you show up in conversations, conflict, intimacy, and everyday connection. It's the work of my lifetime, and hope you'll join me there.

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Reviews

Jenny Hooker

Feb 11, 2026

David you are a gift. This vulnerable talk and meditation to embrace change and uncertainty was the medicine I needed today. In a world of uncertainty may we all have the self awareness and fortitude to embrace only our responsibility without attempting to control outcomes. Letting go is the 🗝️ to unlock the cage we put ourselves in.

Peter Douglas

Feb 11, 2026

Thank you.

Lori

Feb 11, 2026

Oh, wow. Simply amazing talk. The meditation at the end was extremely powerful for me. 😭 This has really helped me to understand (& feel) what I've been holding on to. Thank you so much, David. I truly appreciate your work. 🙏🏻💙

Peter

Feb 9, 2026

This was a great topic. I think we all deal with similar situations time to time. While listening to you I came to a possible solution that I feel would work for me and I will share it with you: in a “guns blazing “ situation: I will ground- take a few deep breath and say: I hear what you are say and understand your concerns but you are being disrespectful to me. We can discuss this later in a calm manner…. Walk away! I will try this approach next time it comes up. Thanks again for this talk

Lori

Feb 4, 2026

Wow, this was powerful. I truly appreciate your shared wisdom & guidance. This track resonated with me & made me realize decades of this pattern happening in my past. Thank you for the tools for today & moving forward. You're a gift!🙏🏻🩵✨️

Jas

Jan 31, 2026

Amazing meditation David. Thank you. 😊 🙏 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 🌟

Jas

Jan 25, 2026

Great meditation as usual David. Thank you 😊 ☺️ 🙏

Tam

Jan 24, 2026

Thank you so much! It first i thought nothing was coming to mind. But then many different scenes in my life occurred to me. So many emotions. Came to, i don't need to earn the love and acceptance of others. I will definitely be revisiting this meditation.

DeLeigh

Jan 17, 2026

Thank you for this recording. I listened to the short version first and left my review and mentioned I would like the meditation part... And here it is. Very grateful. 🫂💖

DeLeigh

Jan 17, 2026

David thank you for this. I appreciate the quick accessible reminders. Life can be simple and fulfilling. Would love to have you record some of the meditations you do in you lives and post them here. Thanks so much🫂💖

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