About Me
Here are some snapshots of my learning journey in case you're interested... although my books, a few impressionable people, experiential insights and strange synchronicities have been my most treasured teachers.
Ancient & Symbolic Systems
My interest is in accessing deeper cognitive modes that enhance intuitive participation and help us make creative connections between knowledge and in the context of life. Ancient systems are rich in images and symbols which seem to unlock this potential while also capturing strange layers of truths.
Master of Arts in Irish Mythology & Folklore - University College Cork | Anticipated 2027
Master of Arts in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology - Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture | Starts 2026
Applied Mythology Graduate Certificate - Pacifica Graduate Institute | Starts 2026
Certificate in Mythology - University College Cork | 2025
Foundations Certificate - Faculty of Astrological Studies | 2024
Tarot, I Ching & Dream Interpretation courses - The Jung Centre | 2023
Ongoing courses (Gemini Brett's School of Earthstrology, Austin Coppock's Classes, etc.)
Philosophy & Psychology
Some of the craziest moments of my life have been after reading my own most intimate personal thoughts in a philosophy book written hundreds of years ago! A more recent similar experience happened when I came upon Depth Psychology, and especially Archetypal Psychology, which seem to bridge philosophy and ancient paganism in a way that carries profound collective and personal psychological insights. I've been absolutely hooked ever since:
Imaginal Psychology Certificate - Thomas Moore | Starts 2026
Ongoing courses (Kosmos Institute, Jung Platform)
Ongoing Philosophy courses (University of Oxford, Lifelong Learning)
Mindful Movement
My main interests are the living web of fascia, the biomechanics of movement and the blissful sense of body-soul-cosmos union that is felt when in an embodied creative flow.
Instructor Training - Ireland Health Qi Gong Association | Anticipated 2027
Instructor Training - White Tiger Qigong | Online | 2022
200-Hour Yin Yoga Training - Josh Summers & Terry Coburn | Switzerland, Boston & Online | 2020
300-Hour RYT - Shiva Shakti | Goa, India | 2018
200-Hour RYT - Himalaya Yoga Valley | Cork, Ireland | 2017
200-Hour YTT - The Yoga Pearl | Sparks NV, USA | 2015
Ongoing courses (Stop Chasing Pain etc.)
Natural Lifestyle
I view wellbeing through a positive vitality-oriented lens by framing our diet and lifestyle as a way to communicate with and connect to the natural world.
ICF-Certified Life Coach - Science to Skills/Applied Life | Anticipated 2026
Traditional Herbalism Apprenticeship - The Plant Medicine School | 2024
FDN Practitioner - Functional Diagnostic Nutrition | 2022
Certified Health Education Specialist - NCHEC | 2019
Master of Arts in Health Promotion - University of Galway | 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - University of Nevada at Reno | 2016
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