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I hope you’ll feel inspired to apply their wisdom to your own life—and remember, if there’s something on your mind, our elders are always here to help.
Doug Meckelson
Founder
I lost my public speaking mojo
It used to be fun; now speaking in public makes me start shaking. How did this happen? You may never ...
A career path in psychedelics?
I’m interested in marijuana and psychedelics — could there be a career in research? For sure, says our elder. Find ...
Should I let my family back in?
Life got better after I cut my family off, but I feel lost. Help! You broke with your family for ...
Selfish to want a wedding?
My fiancé’s parents offered to pay for a wedding, or for a down payment on a house. We want the ...
Free car or my freedom?
Our elder advises a college student whose parents are happy to pay his rent, or buy him a car — ...
My friends weren’t there for me
I managed to leave my toxic boyfriend but now I feel distant from my friends. Stop beating up on yourself, ...
I’ve turned into a stranger!
After an exchange year abroad, I don’t feel like the same person anymore. Should I tell my friends? Congratulations on ...
A career in Germany?
I want to move to Germany to be with my boyfriend — but what can I do as a career? ...
Was I wrong to chase happiness?
I got my dream job… but I miss my friends and family back home. Should you chase happiness? I have ...
I agreed to be a SAHM…
… but my husband is not stepping up! What can I do? It’s great that you discussed staying at home ...