Bio

Paul draws on a diverse and deeply integrative background in his writing and work. With an MS in Chinese Medicine, his approach is grounded in the holistic insights developed over a decade of clinical practice, where he learned to distill complex problems into root causes and actionable treatment plans.His journey into Chinese Medicine began at age 18, alongside a dedicated practice of Qigong. This early fascination with inner cultivation extended into other disciplines, including two years of Feldenkrais Method study in New York City and a four-month intensive in classical yoga during his seven-month journey through India and Nepal. This period also included two years living in an ashram in the United States, where he studied Advaita Vedanta. Currently, he practices a Nepalese tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.Paul also pursued graduate studies in Cognitive Science at Teachers College, Columbia University, completing coursework for an MA. Though his thesis project was derailed by a confluence of factors including the COVID pandemic, his studies on embodied cognition and learning optimization, with a particular emphasis on the Communication Through Coherence (CTC) model, deeply shaped his understanding of cognitive function and emotional regulation, especially in the context of ADHD and trauma.In 2018, a series of experiences with MDMA revealed that his lifelong struggles with ADHD, social anxiety, and debilitating performance anxiety were in fact rooted in unresolved childhood trauma. This revelation marked a turning point, leading him to another deep immersion, this time into the world of trauma. After several years of work with approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), the anxiety completely resolved and the ADHD is now manageable.This personal transformation has given Paul unique insight into the hidden role trauma can play in the domains of performance and achievement. For years, his drive to understand the root causes of his own challenges fueled an eclectic path of study. Now, his diverse areas of interest have coalesced into a unique, holistic framework that can help others who are facing the many complex challenges that can interfere with bringing one's gifts into the world.Paul holds a coaching certification from the Flow Research Collective and is fully committed to supporting those who are unable to release the brakes and get up to speed on life's onramps, as well as those who are unable to let off the gas and enjoy life's off ramps.