One day, you or someone you love might need medical care.
Will you be prepared?
Medical care was built to treat you fast and efficiently. It has no time to hear the story of who you are, or why you're seeking care. We're changing that from the inside out.
The problem we're solving
The problem isn't that doctors don't care. It is a system that sees a case number where a human being stands. Neither provider nor patient has been taught how to close that gap until now with the Journey Guide Project.
We will all receive medical care at some point in our lives as a patient, or as a caregiver. When a chronic disease or injury is diagnosed, it's the beginning of a long journey. When that moment arrives without a guide, without a voice, without a map care can be incomplete.
Journey Guide exists for that moment.
What we do
We help you find your voice before you need it most
For patients
Your voice, your rules
We help you find your strong, unique voice to advocate with doctors, talk to family and navigate life under new rules.
For providers
See the full human being
We coach doctors and medical students to see and listen to the full human being not just the numbers, statistics and diagnosis.
Resilience first
Before the crisis hits
We build resilience before the crisis hits working with your nervous system, your mindset and your readiness.
Inside the system
Change from within
We're changing the system from within as doctors, trainers and patients who've experienced it firsthand.
How we work with you
Four ways in
Card deck & workbook
A tactile, self-paced tool to find your voice and map your journey at your own pace.
Group sessions
Live gatherings with others navigating similar paths. Honest, human, no toxic positivity.
1:1 guidance
Personal support from a guide who's been there as a patient, caregiver or clinician.
Online courses
Self-directed learning to build skills and resilience on your own schedule.
The team
We've been on both sides
Mind
Kami Norland
Resilience Guide · Art Therapist · Harvard Mind-Body · ex-Federal healthcare admin · Educator
Soul
Mary Ann Boe
Companion in Change · 30+ years · lived grief experience
Body
Greg Kutcher MD
Family Physician · Hospice Director · ex-Health System CEO
Fascia
Corinna Gallion
Co-Founder · Strategy & Writing · ex-cancer patient · caregiver
Follow the journey
Real stories. No advice lists. No toxic positivity.
We share honest, raw, human experiences from patients, caregivers and providers who've lived it every week on Substack.
