About
Menschville began as a way to share my background in positive psychology—especially practices like loving-kindness meditation, small acts of compassion, and the science-backed tools that can transform well-being, both personally and collectively.
But over time, it’s grown into something deeper.
My early life was shaped by two different worldviews. My father, a bioengineer, believed that when we die, that’s it--we’re just biological machines. My mother, an artist, wasn’t sure—but she remained open to mystery. As a child, I asked her what happens when we die. “Our bones remain,” she said honestly. That haunted me. She later shared stories--fleeting dreams that came true, moments she couldn’t explain. These glimpses didn’t convince her, but they kept her wondering. They left a door ajar.
For most of my life, I stood in that doorway--agnostic, curious, but unsure.
Then my daughter Hannah got sick. A bright, imaginative little girl, she lost her ability to speak, read, even go to the bathroom. It was as if we were transported to another world. And in that disorienting new world, the old map—rooted only in science--wasn’t enough.
I leaned into what I knew: research, evidence, the mind-body connection. But I also started noticing… strange things. Synchronicities. Gut feelings. Signs. Around that time, I stumbled upon the book Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver. She invited readers to tune into intuition and the subtle ways life might be communicating. “What harm can it do?” she asked.
It wasn’t about being reckless or magical thinking. It was about recognizing that in uncertainty, meaning can be a compass. That if we’re all a little blind to the future, we might as well let intuition and wonder guide us.
And slowly, my worldview began to shift. I’m still skeptical. But I now believe we may be more than our biology. I believe there’s value in community, kindness, curiosity—and in staying open to mystery.
Menschville is here to share that unfolding journey. A place where science meets spirit, where skeptics are welcome, and where anyone navigating suffering, complexity, or transformation might feel less alone.
Welcome to Menschville.
But over time, it’s grown into something deeper.
My early life was shaped by two different worldviews. My father, a bioengineer, believed that when we die, that’s it--we’re just biological machines. My mother, an artist, wasn’t sure—but she remained open to mystery. As a child, I asked her what happens when we die. “Our bones remain,” she said honestly. That haunted me. She later shared stories--fleeting dreams that came true, moments she couldn’t explain. These glimpses didn’t convince her, but they kept her wondering. They left a door ajar.
For most of my life, I stood in that doorway--agnostic, curious, but unsure.
Then my daughter Hannah got sick. A bright, imaginative little girl, she lost her ability to speak, read, even go to the bathroom. It was as if we were transported to another world. And in that disorienting new world, the old map—rooted only in science--wasn’t enough.
I leaned into what I knew: research, evidence, the mind-body connection. But I also started noticing… strange things. Synchronicities. Gut feelings. Signs. Around that time, I stumbled upon the book Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver. She invited readers to tune into intuition and the subtle ways life might be communicating. “What harm can it do?” she asked.
It wasn’t about being reckless or magical thinking. It was about recognizing that in uncertainty, meaning can be a compass. That if we’re all a little blind to the future, we might as well let intuition and wonder guide us.
And slowly, my worldview began to shift. I’m still skeptical. But I now believe we may be more than our biology. I believe there’s value in community, kindness, curiosity—and in staying open to mystery.
Menschville is here to share that unfolding journey. A place where science meets spirit, where skeptics are welcome, and where anyone navigating suffering, complexity, or transformation might feel less alone.
Welcome to Menschville.