About Kristin
A guide back to
your own knowing
Kristin is a coach and author specializing in joy practices and Compassionate Communication. She healed herself from debilitating neuropathy through evidence-based joy work and now helps others do the same.


Her Story
From pain to
profound joy
In 2019, Kristin experienced debilitating neuropathy affecting all four limbs and her neck. Conventional medicine offered limited hope. Through her 20 years of experience with Compassionate Communication and developing joy practices, she healed herself.
Today, Kristin works with individuals, couples, and groups who are done waiting for their circumstances to change before they allow themselves to feel alive. Her coaching creates space to stop performing life and start actually living it.
She is the author of a memoir that won 4 awards including the prestigious Nautilus Award, whose previous honorees include Barbara Kingsolver and the Dalai Lama.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Writing
Books by Kristin
4 Awards Won
Housewife
Home-remaking in a Transgender Marriage
A memoir about her personal awakening when her husband transitioned to become her transgender spouse. Winner of 4 awards including the Nautilus Award, whose previous honorees include Barbara Kingsolver and the Dalai Lama.
Translated into 5 Languages
The Heart of Nonviolent Communication
25 Keys to Shift from Separation to Connection
Co-written with NVC certified trainer Stephanie Bachmann Mattei. Being translated into five languages. Focuses on neuroscience, mindfulness, and somatic practices for deeper human connection.
Reach Out
Get in Touch
I read every email and reply to most. There are many ways to connect.
Email me at kristin@collierconnections.com, or subscribe to the Joyful Mini here. I read every email and reply to most.
Snail Mail
I also welcome snail mail at P.O. Box 50002, Eugene, OR 97405.
Phone
If you have a question best answered by phone, I will find a way to support you there! (541) 359-6436, U.S. calls only, please.
International
If you are outside of the U.S. and want to connect on WhatsApp phone or voice message, let me know via email and we will connect.
Facebook Messenger
You can also reach me on Facebook Messenger through Collier Connections.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
