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The magic of Third Space: Teaching and facilitating with heart and presence

Have you ever experienced a moment in a group where everything just clicks? There’s a deep connection, surprising insights emerge, and the energy feels almost magical. That’s what I call “third space,” also known as the imaginal realm—a place of expanded knowing and intuitive wisdom that arises when people come together with a shared purpose….

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Transformative teaching: Embracing vulnerability and awakening wisdom

When we are most vulnerable, we are most alive, most open to all the dimensions of existence. In our vulnerability, is our power. ~Miriam Greenspan Teaching is more than just sharing knowledge—it’s about growing into our deeper selves and uncovering our unique gifts. When I started teaching, I was fortunate to have a wise mentor…

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Getting Messy: New Review, Esalen workshop, and KPFA interview

Getting Messy is making waves! A fantastic new review titled “When Getting Messy is a Good Thing” has just been published in the San Francisco Examiner. Reviewer Asandra Lamb describes my book as “an excellent book for anyone exploring their creativity,” adding, “It is clear that Hermanson knows the necessity of making a mess during…

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Finding your unique path: Creativity, Third Space, and trusting your inner voice

The other day, I had the pleasure of working with a coaching client who wears many hats: artist, writer, graphic designer, workshop leader, and creativity coach. She’s one of those people who can do it all and somehow make it look seamless. Her current goal? Getting more of her art into local galleries. We started…

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