Being on-call 24/7 to care for others is... a lot. This winter is your opportunity to stop spiraling, reorient your responsibilities, and reclaim your energy.
Join your fellow imperfect caregivers for a 6-week collective, where nobody will judge you for not having everything figured out.
Before the Incubator, I thought, “I can’t possibly carve out time for this.”
Now, I recognize that these kinds of thoughts mean you should be here.
The winter collective was designed specifically for people who feel like we’ve got too many other obligations to spend on others, and can’t possibly recharge or ground ourselves for a single moment.
You can take this moment. In fact – everything we do here is what you must do to show up for others without making things worse.
Alison L.
Our 6-week collective works around your schedule, creating an excuse to pause, recenter, and refuel your energy between everyday demands for your time and attention.
You're invited to 1-2 two-hour live weekly hangouts, or connect with us in the 24/7 chat group if your schedule is more chaotic.
Learn how to resist busywork among ceaseless demands for your attention and time
Learn when to center (and de-center) yourself to care for those who need you
Practice strategies to cut through procrastination, over-thinking, and tough decisions
Release outdated habits that keep you complicit in harming those you care for
Engage in new ways to improve your relationships and support your community
Resist business as usual and protect your energy all year long
Life is like an escalator in our society. Once you get on, you have to ride all the way to the top. When we talked about chapter breaks, I had never connected that with the kyriarchy. Capitalism doesn’t allow for pauses. Creating a chapter break is an opportunity to say “No” to the kyriarchy.
It’s saying, “No, I’m going to stop here and change something.”
Rebecca B.
Connection options include both live events and 24/7 chat groups and member portals to move at your own pace.
>> Register early to customize hangout dates to your schedule
“There’s something about the intimacy and the accountability that comes from connecting with others on this journey in weekly community-building sessions.
Some of what makes it special really is that it’s a commitment you can make for 6 weeks to go deep with a group of people who care passionately about raising families to transform the world we live in. And we can’t do it alone – this intimate community leads to transformation from thought to action.”
Rachel G.
All events are 2 hours with 1-2 breaks in the middle.
For six weeks in the Winter Incubator, we cover a different ‘Chapter,’ each touching on a series of topics that build upon each other. We’ll meet twice a week to discuss the topics for each chapter.
For members who need a refresher on our winter strategies or are new to the Incubator, you’re invited to attend two sessions each week.
But I also understand that our schedules can be chaotic, and you may have to miss one or more sessions.
Not to worry – remember that there is no such thing as ‘falling behind’ here. If you miss a discussion, we have multiple ways to get back in sync with the group:
If life seems to be coming at you too fast and you feel out of sync, remember that this work comes in cycles. Connect with us at your own pace this winter, take the tools you need, and remember that you can come back next year to revisit, expand, or dig deeper.
If you ever feel like this is all coming at you too fast, remember that we’ve designed the Winter Incubator specifically for overwhelmed caregivers. If something comes up and you need to step away from active participation, you can defer to a future winter session at any time for no additional cost.
You’ll have online access to the winter portal and all downloadable bonus resources for as long as our portal exists. Year-round access means you can download the discussion guides, guidebooks, and resource library materials at your own pace and access them forever.
More questions?
I was searching for a way to better integrate my paid work, activism, and family life. I had been struggling to find enough time and mental space for rest and play, and I was feeling resentful and exhausted. The Incubator helped me understand the societal pressures contributing to my struggles and offered practical steps to address them.
Shannon B.S.
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