About Tracy

I believe that deeper, honest, more authentic conversations can and should change the world.

And one of the biggest conversations is the one going on between our ears, the one most of us rely on to navigate the world around us. The problem is this conversation takes input from our “lizard brain” and all our past suffering, setbacks and shame, conveniently directing us to make sense of the world in front of us from what we’ve already learned. It doesn’t like new information. It doesn’t like new ways of thinking or doing things. It just wants to keep us safe. And that’s a big mistake.

In order for us to live more fulfilling, interconnected lives, we must be open to discovering new ideas, new people, new ways of doing things. I’ll be the first to admit that I have not and am not always willing to do this. I was programmed at an early age to be the “good girl” so no one would get upset, not rock the boat or someone will get mad, and not ask questions because it might make me look stupid. At the same time, I’ve always seemed to know that the key to harmony and peace is not looking inward and staying in our lane, believing what we believe with our head in the sand, but by opening the door to deeper conversations, getting to really know each other and shedding the mirage and biases we have when working alongside another person.

I am a certified coach and trained facilitator with a passion for deepening human relationships through better conversations, including the one going on inside our head. I know what it’s like to be put in a box, misunderstood and othered and it is my passion to help people to see past their own blind spots and not let that happen or perpetuate in their own lives. I help open doors to new ways of thinking for people stuck in their current reality, guiding them toward self-acceptance and possibilities for change.

Going a little deeper…

I was taught from my childhood that to make others happy I had to stay in my lane and do what I was told, the conscientious and diligent student. Looking back I realized that I had almost always followed the good-intentioned advice or “should dos” or “you would be good at…” from anyone who would give it to me. I did that for decades. I also found myself deeply unhappy (depressed) and unfulfilled with my situation.

Don’t get me wrong—I have a wonderful husband, three marvelous children, a good job. I just had unfilled dreams and purpose inside and have decided it was time to “get on with it!”

I have navigated the worlds of depression, raising children, OCD, caring for an elderly parent, all with tears, research, tenacity and an indispensable group of friends, and want to help others in successfully navigating life’s challenges through strength and centering.

I knew I needed “something” and, listening to “the universe” when I could hear, found my way to Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training and learned to follow my bliss, even if it took me out of the safe lane.

I live in Gainesville, FL with my family. I read everything nonfiction, bike occasionally just to feel the wind in my face, engage in meaningful conversations with others and enjoy popcorn and movie night any day of the week.