If you’re a parent, a creative, or someone navigating unexpected terrain in midlife — this one might land close to home. James is a 44-year-old architect, father of two, and artist living in Brooklyn, New York.

In this conversation, James opens up about the challenges that led him to seek deeper support — including the slow onset of a neurological condition, waves of anxiety and depression, and a quiet longing for more presence in his life. What unfolds is a story of courage, surrender, and the return to joy. His journey touches on meditation, fatherhood, art, and the experience he had with us at Enfold — an experience that helped bring him back into contact with a part of himself he thought was lost.

Whether you're someone who has “tried everything” or you simply feel far from your own sense of aliveness, James’ story is a reminder: healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.

In This Episode:

1. The moment James knew something had to change

2. His relationship with fear, faith, and finding a new kind of freedom

3. Why creativity and presence became his compass

4. A glimpse into his experience with the medicine, and the integration that followed

📍James’ story mirrors the lives of many in our community: midlife professionals with big hearts and quiet struggles, seeking a deeper connection to themselves and their path. If that sounds like you, this episode may offer a resonant thread.

🕊️ “I felt a huge sense of relief... and hope in my life again.” — James

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Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs.

Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org