Nature-Connected Coaching
Guidance for queer creatives & entrepreneurs who bloom in nature but freeze under the pressure of perfectionism.
There is another way to live.
Imagine...
Waking up feeling at home in your own skin.
Trusting your intuition without second-guessing.
Expressing your full, authentic queer self without compartmentalizing or hiding any part of you.
Recognizing yourself as a whole beautiful being in ongoing evolution, just as a forest is always growing, changing, and becoming.
You’re on the verge of something amazing!
You feel like your creative dreams are just below the surface—bubbling, ready to burst into the world like flowers in spring. You know you have incredible gifts to share, but you’re exhausted from perfectionism, second-guessing yourself, and carrying your potential like a burden.
You work hard to get your ideas out and down onto paper, but they stay trapped in your journals and sketchbooks. Each time you try to bring them into the sunlight, that familiar inner voice spirals: "Not good enough. Not ready yet. What will they think? What if I get it wrong?”
Testimonial
“Perfectionism and self-doubt were frustratingly overbearing presences in my life, holding me back, keeping me 'small' and my art held close. It's been so freeing to give them less of a stronghold on me and feel more comfortable sharing my art with the world.
My connection with Nature has deepened. I love knowing it's my ally and always there for me to turn to for guidance, for grounding. It helps me put things in perspective too. I'm so grateful for that.
Davey creates such a supportive, welcoming space and adapts to wherever you are and whatever you're dealing with. I really appreciated Davey's openness, encouragement, and mirroring back to me of what I needed to hear during each of our sessions.
I highly recommend working with Davey, especially if you're a creative and/or feel drawn to and soothed by nature. The practices learned have continued to help me through a variety of situations and I love knowing I have them in my 'back pocket' for whenever I need them.
It was such a pleasure and fascinating journey. I started out without any set expectations, just an openness to what the process might teach me, and I'm still blown away by how far it helped me go. And will continue to because the seeds have been planted and are being tended... who knows what they'll blossom into? ;)” - Claire M.
Nature is here to help you recognize that, like ecosystems, you don't need to be perfect to be whole.
Your emotions and your perfectionism are strengths.
They just need the right channel to become powerful tools for authentic expression.
The real magic happens when you discover that…
Nature isn’t only a place you visit for temporary relief.
It's a mirror reflecting your own innate wisdom and a teacher offering profound lessons about imperfection as a natural, necessary part of growth.
I offer 1:1 nature-connected guidance for LGBTQIA+ creative souls who want to:
Break the tireless cycles of perfectionism and overthinking
Share their gifts without feeling like an imposter
Trust their body wisdom and intuition
Integrate nature’s lessons into their daily life and creative work
Express themselves without fear or shame
Celebrate their queer identity as fuel for their creative work
Feel the same joy and connection they do in nature when working on and sharing their work
This deep work is for the brave souls ready to prioritize inner growth, commit to consistent nature connection practices, and step outside their comfort zone. If you want quick fixes or surface-level change, this isn’t it.
Through our work together, you will:
Create personalized nature-based practices that calm overthinking, interrupt perfectionism patterns, and reconnect you to your intuition
Redefine your relationship with “failure” as growth, inspired by nature’s resilience and adaptation
Build a sustainable relationship with your creativity that honors natural cycles of rest and productivity so you can express yourself without burnout
Establish an ongoing dialogue with nature for guidance and grounding in ancestral wisdom and support
Release internalized shame about being 'too different', ‘too much’, ‘not enough’ and reclaim your queer identity as your creative superpower
Develop unshakable self-acceptance so you can take risks and share your gifts without fear of judgment
No two nature-connected coaching sessions will look the same…
…but each time we will identify and work towards your desired outcome and goal (the transformation you seek to make in your life). Through thoughtful and powerful questioning, you’ll uncover the old story you’ve been living, the one keeping you scared, isolated, and stuck.
With nature as a collaborator, and my guidance, you’ll tap into your own inner wisdom to develop practices and rituals to help you embody the version of you who moves through the world as the confident, authentic, and grounded person you want to be.
This could look like meditation, visualization, a short intentional walk outside, creative prompts, journal prompts, somatic exercises, or other embodiment experiments. Nature is simply a (powerful) collaborator in this process, the container that holds this sacred inner work.
Most sessions will be virtual, but access to the outdoors is highly encouraged. If you’re local, we can discuss in-person sessions. In our sessions you’ll learn how to connect with nature no matter where you may be.
I know this journey because I’m walking it, too.
My work isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping you remember who you are beneath the layers of self-criticism and fear. Nature has shown me (and my clients) that we don’t have to be perfect to be whole.
I’m Davey (she/they), a certified Nature-Connected Coach through the Earth-Based Institute.
As a queer creative, environmentalist, and entrepreneur for over two decades, I intimately understand your struggles of perfectionism, comparison, self-doubt, eco-anxiety, and the fear of self-expression. I've filled countless journals with ideas that have yet to see the light of day, all while navigating society and relationships as someone with a marginalized identity. The shame spiral kept me small, convinced that my perspective and creative vision is 'too much' for the world.
Through it all, intentional nature-connection has been my unwavering source of inspiration and empowerment.
This goes beyond simply being outdoors; it's about deeply connecting with the energy of the elements, plants, insects, the land, and even myself (because humans are nature too, yes you!). It's astonishing what lessons can be gleaned from a tiny ant or a spring blossom when your soul is open to listening. Realizing the scientific and ancestral foundations behind my experiences, and that I could guide others in harnessing this connection, illuminated my true calling.
Testimonial
I really enjoyed being able to walk away from my machine to go be outside and sit with myself and nature. Not a lot of settings build that in as a way of operating and I really appreciated that.
What clicked for me was connection with my inner wisdom and creativity and passion. Understanding that I have more capability than I often give myself credit for.
[Coaching with] Queer by Nature is a great way to draw your intuition forward and open up new ways to experience yourself and the world.
- Mandy Owen, Owner, Coaching + Consulting with Mandy Owen
Perfectionism
Analysis paralysis
Overwhelm
This shift in your life isn't about adding more knowledge or techniques to your already-full plate. It's about unlearning patterns that no longer serve you and reconnecting with your natural state of being - joyful, creative, and compassionate.
• What if you could turn your relationship with perfectionism from analysis paralysis into a supportive tool for inspired action?
• What if you could channel your emotional depth into meaningful authentic expression instead of overwhelm?
• What if you could easily tap into the wonder and awe of nature to inspire and bring you strength in your daily life?
"The most regretful people on earth are those who felt the call to creative work, who felt their own creative power restive and uprising, and gave to it neither power nor time."
-Mary Oliver
Too many queer creatives silence themselves, carrying shame about being 'too much' or 'not mainstream enough.' But your difference is your gift.
Our journey together is uniquely tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you've been pursuing your creative work for years, or are wanting to dip your toes into a new creative role, we'll craft rituals and practices that fit your circumstances and resonate with your specific challenges.
Are you ready to...?
make decisions from intuition rather than fear
express yourself without burnout
take risks and share your gifts
take inspired action without overthinking
access wisdom beyond human feedback
live fully-expressed and shame-free, knowing your authentic voice matters
move from hiding to celebrating what makes you uniquely you
If what you’ve read resonates, you feel that quiet “yes”, let’s connect.
I invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute Alignment Call.
We’ll explore your challenges and relationship with perfectionism and nature, and see if this work is the right fit for you.
Your coaching journey includes bi-weekly 90-minute sessions
(3, 6, or 12 session packages available)
I work with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure I can provide the deep attention and support this work deserves.
2 spots currently available starting at $750
Pay in full or payment plans available.
For all clients I’m available for accountability check-ins between our sessions (if desired) as well as share journal prompts and nature-connection practice resources to help you make progress towards your own specific goals.
Ready to step into your authentic self with nature as your guide?