YMES

Kristen is a health and wellness coach with over a decade of experience working with children, families, and individuals of all ages. She has served as mental health specialist at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital providing emotional support and psycho-education to patients undergoing medical detox. While there, she was able to utilize her prior experience teaching yoga to pilot a class series aimed at managing symptoms of anxiety and depression within the adolescent intensive outpatient program. As a certified Child Life Specialist, Kristen’s mission was to alleviate the trauma of hospitalization through developmentally appropriate education, medical preparation, coping skills and play – primarily on the oncology and bone marrow transplant unit. An outdoor enthusiast to her core, she believes in the healing power of nature and that connecting to the wonder and magnificence of our natural environment can connect us to the wonder and magnificence within ourselves. Kristen is devoted to helping people create and live meaningful, passionate, purpose-driven lives that they absolutely love!

Loren Stewart served for over 20 years as a resident and staff member of the Findhorn Community in Scotland. He is passionate about understanding and clarifying the subtle dynamics of the group process, and has done extensive work facilitating men's groups and other gatherings. Loren’s attentiveness to the ebb and flow, his sparkling insights to the challenges, and his ability to cut through to the core has helped shift groups from chaos to consensus. Loren’s sense of humor, his intuitive heart and his great smile help to create a safe place for all to share.

Lori Lemon has distinguished careers in both military service and also as a civilian mental health specialist. During her 27 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves she received numerous awards, medals, and professional recognition for her outstanding achievements. Ms. Lemon simultaneously maintained a full-time career in the mental health field for 17 years, first as a social worker, and later as a clinical psychologist. In this role, she conducted psychological assessments and provided individual counseling and group psychotherapy with multiple clinical populations to include: addictions, grief and loss, divorce recovery, family and relationship issues, dementia patients and their families, and recovery from sexual assault. She has active training and professional experience as a mentor, and brings her warmth, humor, and down-to-earth practicality to every relationship.

Seamus is the originator of YMES, the director of Tara’s Meadow nonprofit, and founding professor for Environmental & Sustainability Studies at North Central Michigan College. Seamus has 30 years of experience teaching and mentoring high school and college age young adults in Environmental Sustainability, utilizing the mentorship approaches of Jon Young, Patrick O’Neill, and others. He also served for 7 years as the distinguished spiritual mentor at the request of a local therapist for men’s therapy groups. Seamus combines his vision and passion, along with his warmth and wisdom as a leader in this field, emerging from many years of experience with youth mentorship and environmental stewardship.