About Maus

Experience
I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s in Social Work from Colorado State University. I am a Licensed Social Worker with clinical experience at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In addition, I am a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, Certified Enneagram Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor.

I offer personal and executive coaching that integrates the Enneagram and Mindfulness to support self-awareness and personal growth. My approach emphasizes curiosity, compassion, and the power of “the pause.”

In addition to teaching MBSR, I lead mindfulness meditation and yoga classes, “Mindfulness in Nature” experiences, and Enneagram workshops. I also provide presentations on mindfulness and the Enneagram tailored to schools, businesses, and community organizations.

Hitting the “Pause” Button
One of the most impactful gifts my mindfulness practice has given me is the ability to pause when life throws me curveballs. This pause is a game-changer—it creates space to respond rather than react to everyday stressors, improving relationships at home, at work, and with friends.

Another practice that deepens this capacity is self-awareness, and I know no better tool for cultivating that than the Enneagram. When I’m mindful of my personality’s habitual patterns, I’m more likely to “catch” myself in reactivity and return to presence.

Mindfulness and self-awareness are as vital to well-being as exercise, sleep, and good nutrition. In a world that constantly demands our attention, mindfulness offers a much-needed reset so we can show up as our best selves—more often and with greater ease.

More Maus
I’m an avid skier (and Certified Ski Instructor), mountain biker, and trail runner. I feel fortunate to live in Evergreen, Colorado, where I can enjoy the outdoors daily.

Like everyone else, I practice and teach mindfulness and the Enneagram in the midst of real life—the “full catastrophe” that Jon Kabat-Zinn so aptly describes. That includes the ongoing adventure of being a good parent to our four children, nurturing a marriage, juggling work, family, friendships, and everything in between.

My mindfulness practice brings an ease to this “full catastrophe” I didn’t know was possible. Instead of scurrying about like a mouse in a cage, I try to live—and help others live—as a more Mindful Maus.