We’re Up To Know Good.
Ruffled Feathers
[ ruhf-uhld / fe-t͟hərs ]
: To cause a disturbance; to arouse nervousness, annoyance or concern
But … a little birdie told me that it ruffles its feathers to assert dominance, regulate its body temperature, and get rid of excess water so it can easily fly. So if a bird ruffles its feathers to stay alive, be healthy, and fly free … what are we so concerned about?
Break Free From Your Cage
If you're old enough to have crow's feet, there’s good news: you have already learned to use laughter as a tool to manage the near-constant feeling of impending doom that is late-stage capitalism! (or maybe that’s just us😅)
It’s difficult to carve out time for dream-chasing and hope-making when we are spoon-fed the theory that "the early bird catches the worm.” But I promise you … there are enough worms to go around. Together we can learn and unlearn how cultural and family norms impact our ability to feel joy and discover how centering our needs, wants, and desires facilitate healing and liberation — for ourselves, our family, and the global community.
Get A Bird’s Eye View
Sometimes we’re so obsessed with getting our ducks in a row before trying something new, we end up nearly clipping our own wings. With group classes, courses, facilitation, and coaching, the staff at Ruffled Feathers will challenge old paradigms and offer new lenses so you can:
Identify and live by your values
Shed patterns, habits, and ideologies that do not serve you
Create a family or work dynamic that helps everyone thrive
Participate in more connected and healthy communication
Build courage to buck the status quo
Apply realistic strategies to create ease in your day
Eliminate feelings of shame or guilt
Become a better ally
And most importantly … experience a life filled with joy!
So What Do You Say? Are You Up To Know Good?
Well Knock Me Down With A Feather!
We’re talkin ’bout what now?! At Ruffled Feathers, it’s a part of our mission to normalize discomfort as part of the un/learning process. In addition to life goals, support, and accountability, no subject is taboo. Here, we can explore new ideas and counter-cultures with curiosity and without judgment. Bring any of these topics and more to the table! As Jacques Deval said so eloquently - “God loved birds and invented trees. Man loved birds and invented cages.”
ADHD Friendly
Lifestyle
Having ADHD doesn't mean everything has to be hard. Sometimes we just need to figure out how to make our home and lifestyle work for us through an actual neurodivergent lens.
Ethical Non-Monogamy
Exploring alternative relationship structures doesn’t need to be taboo. Understand common hurdles in various relationship dynamics and learn how to define healthy boundaries.
Owning White Fragility
It’s imperative to examine the inherent benefits of being white in a culture that centers whiteness. It isn't our fault we were born with privilege; it just means we get to use our privilege to help others.
Pleasure
Activism
By centering desire without shame, we learn life doesn't have to be “all work and no play.” Embracing pleasure gives us inherent permission to fight for radical change and become activists for a more joyful world.
Psychedelics for Growth
D.A.R.E. taught us to fear 'drugs', but the science is clear—psychedelics can support somatic healing and personal growth if done in a safe environment with an trained support person.
Healing From Religion
It’s your right to connect to spirit in a way that allows you to be the best version of yourself. Separating spirit from religion empowers people to embrace what serves them and leave behind what doesn’t.
Decolonizing Our Culture
A fish can't see the water unless it jumps out of its bowl. Though late-stage capitalism - by design - doesn’t serve everyone, we can unlearn the grind, honor rest, and learn to center reciprocity, spirit, beauty, and contentment.
Thriving After Divorce
Divorce is the death of a marriage. Rest assured that this big change can be a liberating and exciting journey. Be supported through the five stages of grief as well as the possibilities that may currently be beyond your imagination.
Non-Punitive Parenting
Discipline does not have to equal punishment. Learn how to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids can talk. Co-create strategies to meet everyone's needs and help kids feel supported.
Business
Activism
Every business has the responsibility to disengage from oppressive ideologies that permeate American work culture. Adopting an equitable lens can lead to more productivity and camaraderie in the workplace.
We put our money where our heart is.
We believe living in integrity is the key to a collective liberation we can all celebrate. As a for-profit business, we believe in Sacred Revenue, Reciprocity, and Reparations. As such, 20% of all earnings will go to the Cedarville Band of the Piscataway Indians, Inc (link currently broken) as land tax, or Liberated Capital: A Decolonizing Wealth Fund.