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joey d. Brown, phd I care deeply about how people are doing and have long been on a quest to be the best I can be. That orientation has drawn me toward questions of well-being, power, and the meaning of life. I initially took those questions to sociology in search of answers. My formal training focused on social psychology and inequality. I was curious about how systems shape (and are reshaped by) experience and self-understanding. I also wondered how power arises within individuals and moves through relationships, the consequences of that movement, and how meaning is made under real constraints. I’ve taught courses on the sociology of religion and spirituality, physical and mental health, and research methods. That intellectual grounding still matters deeply to me. It gives me tools for mental clarity, discernment, and rigor. But over time, I’ve learned that intellect alone can flatten what it tries to understand and can desensitize us to the human condition. Alongside my academic work, I’ve spent years exploring religion, spirituality, and tools for inner transformation. A particularly stressful period in my life brought me into holistic health as a lived necessity. Through that journey, I’ve trained in practices such as yoga, reiki, and sound healing, and I continue to explore contemplative and symbolic tools like tarot and astrology as part of my personal inquiry. I also embrace creativity and the freedom of expression. These practices support my own healing and expand how I understand wholeness, discernment, and agency. I use this space to integrate these ways of knowing. I offer intuitive coaching through tarot and write (creatively and academically) at the intersection of inquiry and insight. I draw from research, lived experience, and spiritual reflection to explore questions such as: Where does power reside? How does it operate? What does it mean to be well? How do we stay open-hearted without losing our center? What does integrity look like in a complex world? I love people and dream of a world where as many of us as possible can give of ourselves authentically, safely, and, in return, thrive. I believe love and wisdom are essential forces for a fulfilling life and building more inclusive, humane communities. Grounded in authentic power, I believe we are capable of remarkable things. My work reflects an ongoing effort to hold intellectual rigor and spiritual depth together, in service of that vision. https://www.abloveseeds.com/services daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://www.abloveseeds.com/work-with-me daily 0.75 2025-05-13