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Unique engagements
Unique engagements
Nothing is cookie-cutter at the Pondering Nest. We custom design experiences that lead down the pathways you want to explore. We facilitate the finding of what you seek, within a gathering of good company.
These collaborations may be in person or may be online. They may be near your home, or may be destination retreats. They may be a one-time experience, or a series of on-going collaborations that build upon each other. These experiences often yield lifetime, creative friendships.
valuable voices
valuable voices
We believe that thinking outloud, in good company with other thinkers, greatly improves the quality of ideation.
Experiencing what resonates in the hearts and minds of others reveals what moves people and motivate positive change.
Exploring ideas with diverse points of view enriches the potential for practical applicability and true value to human lives.
So, What are we up to at the nest?
So, What are we up to at the nest?
Healing
Healing
Dream Tank Creative
Dream Tank Creative
The Seed Idea
“What if we designed a submersion retreat for individuals who are stuck in life' struggles and need breakthroughs to reset their way of living and being?
Collaborations
Blend of individuals with lived experience of being stuck and achieving transformation
Blend of individuals and organizations with expertise in psychology and counseling
Outcomes
Program concept
Organization concept
Brand identity
Start-up business plan
Surviving a Loved One's Addiction
Surviving a Loved One's Addiction
The Seed Idea
“For over 8 years, I suffered by loving someone struggling with addiction. I learned how to grow out of my despair into personal restoration, finding peace amidst the chaos. What if I wrote a survival guide that captures what I learned to help others going through the same thing?”
Collaborations
Anonymous individuals active in Nar-Anon support groups
Insights in Nar-Anon literature
Lived experiences – those in addiction
Lived experiences – loved ones of those suffering from addiction
Outcomes
Themes of collective voices
Book concept
Book outline
Published book: From Despair to Restoration; a Survival Guide for Family and Friends of Someone Struggling with Addition
Creativity
Creativity
93-Year-Old Publishes First Book
93-Year-Old Publishes First Book
The Seed Idea
“At 93, I want to create a whimsical children’s book as a legacy to my children and grandchildren; one that captures the charm of childhood innocence with lessons of courage, problem solving and teamwork.”
Collaborations
Family and friends
Debut book illustrator
Outcomes
Concept development
Manuscript
Illustrations
Friends and family network supporting the project
Pending: Book to be published in early 2027
Well-Being
Well-Being
Lewie Voices Project
Lewie Voices Project
The Seed Idea
“What if we created a collective voice of those living with Lewy Body Disease to articulate the important things they need which they aren’t getting today?
And...
”What if this collective voice catalyzed positive changes in data, information and services from multiple organizations that improve supports to those with Lewy and their loved ones?”
Collaborations
Bend of individuals living with Lewy
Lewy support groups
Organizations that serve those living with Lewy
Medical professionals
Lewy researchers
Outcomes
[This group is in the early stage of forming. Outcomes are yet to be determined.]
Calm Body Support Group
Calm Body Support Group
The Seed Idea
An Immunologist at a leading teaching university had the idea...
“After the lifestyle training we offer our autoimmune patients, I wish we could host an ongoing support group for patients as they make lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation over time.”
Collaborations
Individuals with auto-immune conditions committed to improving health via lifestyle management
Patient-graduates from the online lifestyle training provide by doctors
Published content from leading physicians specialized in auto-immune and lifestyle medicine
Outcomes
Collaborations are just starting. Anticipated outcomes include:
Focus group findings of what individuals want and need
Program concept
Program design and materials
Plan for sustained program implementation over time
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