Connection & CommunityWe heal together
Two ways to gather
Spaces for connection, reflection, growth, and being human together.
Journal to Joy Community
For guided reflection, journaling, and honest conversation in a more flexible monthly community where you can come whenever you can.
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Heart Share Circles
For the intimacy and continuity of a small, consistent group that meets weekly and gets to know one another over time.
More DetailsReflect. Write. Connect.Journal to Joy
Live online beginning January 2027
Tuesdays, 4:30 pm Pacific / 5:30 pm Mountain Time / 6:30 pm Central / 7:30 pm Eastern
Journal to Joy is a live online community that gathers weekly for guided reflection, journaling, and honest conversation. It serves as a regular place to slow down, listen inward, and connect more honestly with ourselves and with others.
Each week, I’ll guide us through a few minutes of arriving and centering, followed by introducing the week’s theme, time to turn inward and write, and an invitation to share. The journaling helps us hear ourselves more clearly. The conversation gives us a place to bring what we find into connection.
Together, we’ll explore the real stuff of being human… happiness, relationships, change, uncertainty, gratitude, grief, growth, and whatever life is asking of us at the time.
There’s never pressure to share. Sometimes the reflecting and writing itself is what you need. Sometimes hearing someone else name something true for you is what you need.
And you don’t need to be an experienced journaler. This isn’t about writing beautifully or finding the perfect answer. It’s about creating space to notice what’s true for you and being part of a community where honest reflection is encouraged and welcome.
What We'll Explore
Each gathering will draw from one of the 52 themes inside The Happiness Journal… something real and relevant to the way we live, relate, grow, and care for ourselves.
Over time, we’ll explore themes like:Authenticity, gratitude, hope, and self-compassion
Relationships, vulnerability, love, and belonging
Thoughts, emotions, the inner critic, and self-trust
Strengths, confidence, purpose, and personal values
Stress, change, perfectionism, and letting go
Presence, play, mindfulness, and savoring life
The experiences that shaped us… and who we’re becoming
Monthly rates
Journal to Joy is offered at three monthly rates so that you can choose the rate that fits your financial circumstances. Every option includes the same access to all Journal to Joy gatherings, along with a signed copy of The Happiness Journal mailed to you when you first join.
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Supported Rate
$37/month
For those with limited financial resources who would benefit from a lower rate right now. -
Standard Rate
$57/month
The standard monthly rate for Journal to Joy.
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Pay It Forward Rate
$77/month
For those who have the means and would like to help keep the Supported Membership available to others. Thank you.
Join once. Pay monthly. Come whenever you can. Cancel anytime. You’re always welcome to return later.Ongoing // Meeting times vary by circleHeart Share Circles
What our mental and emotional well-being needs is more connection, more honesty, more care, and more unfiltered, unashamed conversation.
I don’t know about you, but I love having real conversations… the kind where people show up honestly, listen with care, and talk about things that are deeper than surface-level… things that actually matter.
That’s how Heart Share Circles were born.
A Heart Share Circle is a small, consistent group of people who come together to share and connect in a genuine way. Each week, we meet for 75 minutes to show up as we are and talk about what really matters in our lives.
In a world that often rewards performance, speed, and surface-level connection, Heart Share Circles offer a place to slow down, connect more honestly, and be human together.
The intention is simple: to build meaningful connections and support one another with compassion as we grow in self-awareness, authenticity, and emotional well-being.
You bring your heart. We’ll meet it with care.
How the Circles Work
Heart Share Circles meet at the same time each week, and I personally facilitate each gathering to help create a space that feels respectful, emotionally attuned, and supportive.
Because each circle is intentionally small and consistent, before joining, you’ll complete a brief interest form and we’ll have a short, relaxed connection call to answer any questions, share current meeting times and availability, and make sure the circle feels like a good fit.
Monthly Rate
$129/month
Access to the Heart Share Circle membership
Ready to begin?
If something in you feels drawn to this space, I’d love to connect. Begin by sharing a little about yourself — it takes just 5 minutes.
What These Spaces Often Support
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Real Connection
Honest, meaningful connection — without the small talk.
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Authenticity
A place to share life’s ups and downs with more honesty and vulnerability.
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Self-Awareness
More self-awareness and clarity around your feelings, patterns, relationships, and needs.
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Conversations That Stay With You
The kind of conversations and moments of connection that continue to stay with you long after the gathering ends,
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Emotional Support
Feeling less alone and more understood in what you’re living through.
What Participants Say
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Heart Share Circles are inviting in a way that feels rare in today’s world. Freedom of thought and authenticity aren’t just tolerated; they are genuinely encouraged. It quickly became a space where we could name uncertainties or fears about our careers, our futures, and ourselves without embarrassment. Sophia’s weekly “Heart Seat” approach allows us to work through those moments by listening generously — to others and to ourselves. What surprised me most was how quickly the experience translated outward. It changed how I show up in my work and in life connections. I’m more open, more deliberate, and less defensive. I brought that mindset back into my work in healthcare and now lead my team with renewed focus. When people are met with shared humanity, something shifts. We don’t just feel better; we become better.
Chris T.
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Joining a Heart Share Circle during the height of pandemic burnout was originally an act of survival, but it quickly became the most transformative 75 minutes of my week. Over five years, it became a space where honesty and self-compassion were practiced in real time. We spoke openly about things that are often hard to admit, like imposter syndrome, the realities of marriage and parenting, and the challenges of caring for aging parents. It wasn't just venting... it was a place to be honest about the stuff we usually hide. What I discovered was that being real and honest wasn’t just something that happened in the group. It slowly became a way of living that I carried into my work and relationships. Even on the days I didn’t feel like logging onto Zoom, I always left feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply seen. It’s rare to find a space that reminds you, week after week, that you are already enough.
Sarah L.
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Sophia’s facilitation of the Heart Share Circles is truly exceptional. She creates a space that is nurturing and safe, vulnerable and authentic. Her warmth and open-hearted approach make it easy to connect soul-to-soul. Each session leaves me feeling renewed and supported in ways that are truly transformative. I highly recommend the Heart Share Circles for anyone seeking a space of healing and connection, and place to come as you are.
Laura M.
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Sophia’s Heart Share Circles are the highlight of my week. There’s something really special about the space she creates… it feels both grounded and expansive, like you can show up exactly as you are and leave feeling a little lighter. Sophia has created a container that feels safe, judgment-free, and supportive. I find my usually guarded self able to open up honestly and be myself. Each session leaves me feeling connected and reminds me that I’m not alone.
Susan G.