My Core Concepts

This page offers an overview of the foundational ideas behind The Expert Within. Here, you'll find key concepts—like auto-thoughts, beliefs, consequences, and inner terrain—each linking to deeper reflections and practices. Think of this as a map: a way to understand the structure behind the journey, so you can walk it with more clarity and confidence.

Foundational Structure

Welcome! Here's your roadmap for do-it-yourself awareness and change. The core curriculum is built into blog entries grouped under three categories: Markers, Tools, and Plots. You can start here for a few quick navigation tips—or simply explore in your own way.

What are auto-thoughts, and why do they matter? In this episode, you'll learn how to catch and name the thoughts that quietly direct your days—and your life.

What are beliefs, and why do they matter? In this episode, you’ll explore the core assumptions about self, others, or the world—what we accept as true. These are the mini-stories we’ve lived by, inherited, or absorbed, often without even realizing it.

Consistent Application

After a melanoma diagnosis, I canceled surgery and adopted baby goats. What began as a distraction became something far more healing. This is a story about listening for wisdom, rewriting endings, and how a garage—and a life—can shift from imprisonment to finally finding home.

What if the weeds in your life—those unwelcome thoughts, twists, or disruptions—were actually nutrient-rich messengers? In this reflection, a garden becomes a metaphor for inner growth, and weeding becomes a sacred practice of discernment and self-trust.

You don’t need to overhaul everything to feel better. This post shows how small, steady shifts—like choosing a new thought or trying a tool—can help you care for your inner life in meaningful ways.

Noticing your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions—without judgment—is the first step toward change. This post helps you gently explore your inner terrain so you can decide what to keep, what to compost, and what to grow next.

We’re glad you’re here. We hope to join with you in creating a way of being that is open, honest, and cultivates a happy and healthy life.