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Wayward Healers Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you ready to reclaim your power and co-create new worlds? I'm all about authenticity--what you see is what you get. Let me know!

We offer a safe, judgment-free space for hurt healers, dreamweavers, and revolutionaries on transformative journeys of radical self-trust and community. Hi, I'm Max, founder of The House of Wayward Healers and creator of the popular EFF Shame program, where we toss shame out the window and rebuild from the inside out. With a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work with a focus on trauma and oppression, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a focus on gender and sexuality, I've been in the healing game since 2005. Twenty+ years of deep diving, learning, and training have taught me one thing: it's time to shed the bu****it and embrace pleasure and joy! Vulnerable, daring, and brave, I'm here to be the role model you can trust because I practice what I preach. I help people overcome their inner demons, ditch the shame, and step into their full power! If you're ready to break free an truly thrive, I'm your guide!

Sh***ri has been a profound and transformative journey for me, offering a way to connect deeply with my body as a fat, d...
03/09/2025

Sh***ri has been a profound and transformative journey for me, offering a way to connect deeply with my body as a fat, disabled person. It has given me something I didn’t always feel I had: a sense of strength and surrender in the same breath.

Being wrapped in the ropes, I feel my nervous system slow down and soften. The pressure and the careful, intentional ties tell my body it’s safe to relax. It’s in those moments that the constant noise of the world quiets and the heavy load I carry feels lighter. Sh***ri helps me find a meditative state where my mind can rest, and my body remembers what it feels like to be held and supported.

More than just physical bindings, sh***ri has been a way for me to reclaim my body and feel empowered. It’s allowed me to explore and accept my body with all its unique needs and capacities. The act of surrendering to the ropes has given me a new kind of control, a choice to let go and trust deeply in the experience and the person tying me.

For anyone who might feel limited by their body or experience, sh***ri offers a potential pathway, a reminder that power and vulnerability can coexist beautifully. It has been a catalyst for emotional release, grounding, and self-love in ways I never expected.

Sh***ri is more than rope; it’s a dance of trust, presence, and connection that honors every part of me.

This Sunday, join my Kink For All class where we celebrate the potential power of sh***ri rope. Come explore how rope can be a tool for relaxation, empowerment, and self-love for all bodies. Everyone is welcome!

✨ Curious about kink but don’t know where to start? ✨Join us for a 2-hour entry-level workshop where we’ll dive into:
✅ ...
20/08/2025

✨ Curious about kink but don’t know where to start? ✨

Join us for a 2-hour entry-level workshop where we’ll dive into:

✅ Consent & boundaries
✅ Motivations & desires
✅ Communication & negotiation
✅ History & community context

🤝 You’ll also see a live demonstration and have the option to engage in guided, voluntary experiential activities—always at your own comfort level.

👥This workshop is presented by Max & madelinn, q***r and genderq***r kinky, switchy powerhouse duo based in Texas.
Their teaching centers racialized, trans, and q***r bodies of all sizes and abilities—because kink education is for all of us.

📅 Sunday, Sept 7, 2025
⏰ 2-4 PM
📍OutWellness, Austin, TX

Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s build safer, braver spaces together 🖤

✨ Curious about kink but don’t know where to start? ✨Join us for a 2-hour entry-level workshop where we’ll dive into:
✅ ...
18/08/2025

✨ Curious about kink but don’t know where to start? ✨

Join us for a 2-hour entry-level workshop where we’ll dive into:

✅ Consent & boundaries
✅ Motivations & desires
✅ Communication & negotiation
✅ History & community context

🪢 You’ll also see a live demonstration and have the option to engage in guided, voluntary experiential activities—always at your own comfort level.

This workshop is presented by Max & madelinn, a q***r and genderq***r switchy powerhouse duo based in Texas.
Our teaching centers racialized, trans, and q***r bodies of all sizes and abilities—because kink education is for all of us.

📅 Sunday, September 7th 2-4pm
📍 OutWellness, Austin, TX 78704

Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s build safer, braver spaces together. 🖤

***rKink

I’ve been standing at some major crossroads lately. I feel that quiet but powerful stir beneath the surface telling me i...
24/07/2025

I’ve been standing at some major crossroads lately. I feel that quiet but powerful stir beneath the surface telling me it’s time to change. Some things no longer fit who I am becoming. These shifts don’t always hit you all at once; they started deep inside, long before I was ready to say anything out loud.

What I’ve learned is that the hardest part is trusting yourself when the future looks uncertain. Letting go of old stories about who you thought you’d be isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. I like to think of this phase as being in a chrysalis—a period that can feel like being stuck or in pause, but it’s actually where transformation happens. When I was ready, I just knew it was time to come out different, stronger, and whole.

I won’t pretend it’s easy, and I certainly didn’t do this alone. That’s why I’m here now—for you and anyone who’s navigating big changes. I walk alongside people through those messy, uncertain moments, helping uncover clarity and find the right next steps. You don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

Sometimes all it takes is a steady hand and a fresh perspective to turn that leap into a journey.

When you feel ready to take your own leap—or even if you’re just standing at that crossroads, unsure—know that I’m here. Let’s talk it through, find your footing, and move forward together.

24/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just off?

You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Therapy isn’t about judgment or “fixing” you; it’s about having a real, honest space where you can be exactly who you are. A place to unpack the messy feelings, make sense of your past, and find better ways to cope with whatever life’s throwing at you.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, or just need someone to talk to without your usual filters, I’m here to listen and help you find your way forward. Think of therapy as your personal GPS for your emotions and life challenges — guiding you clearly, kindly, and without any rush.

Here’s what you can expect:
A safe, no-judgment zone where you can say “all the things” — even the stuff you thought no one else would understand.

Help putting words to feelings and getting “aha” moments about why you do what you do.

Tools and tips that actually fit your life — no cookie-cutter advice here.

Someone who genuinely gets that life is complicated and sometimes messy.

A partnership where your growth and self-care goals come first.

Taking care of your mental health is as important as your physical health — and you deserve support that meets you where you are.

Ready to start? Reach out today for a free, no-pressure chat. Because sometimes the biggest step is just saying, “I’m ready to try something different.”

🚨 Ready to say *F*CK SHAME* and peel back the layers holding you back? 🚨I have TWO open spots in my signature **F*ck Sha...
22/07/2025

🚨 Ready to say *F*CK SHAME* and peel back the layers holding you back? 🚨

I have TWO open spots in my signature **F*ck Shame group** — a fierce, relational container for folks done tiptoeing around shame and ready to face it head-on.

This group is perfect if:
🔥 You’re living with CPTSD and have done deep therapy work already
🔥 You’re ready to *practice* vulnerability and push your window of tolerance with care and support
🔥 You want to unpack shame rooted in purity culture, religious trauma, gendered expectations, or past wounds
🔥 You’re craving a blend of mind + body wisdom, psychodynamic insight + somatic embodiment in a radical healing space
🔥 Especially affirming if you’re navigating identities tied to race, class, gender, sexuality, or ability

This is about showing up real, expanding safety, and reclaiming your power alongside others who get it.

Interested? Shoot me an email: WayWardHealers@gmail.com
Or slide into the DMs to claim your spot.

Let’s dismantle shame *together.* Your fierce, free self is waiting. 💥

***rAndTransHealing

ABOUT ME: As a q***r, non-binary therapist, I approach healing as a collaborative, compassionate process. My work is tra...
15/07/2025

ABOUT ME:
As a q***r, non-binary therapist, I approach healing as a collaborative, compassionate process.

My work is trauma-informed and rooted in mindfulness, somatic awareness, and self-compassion. I hold a spiritual (but not religious) worldview, which often informs how I honor the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the therapy space.

My lived experiences — from backpacking through Europe to spending time in Ghana and exploring the natural world — continue to shape my understanding of identity, resilience, and belonging. I collect nature objects like stones, bones, and nests, and I’m always engaged in the ongoing work of personal growth. I aim to create a space where all parts of you are welcome.

15/07/2025

💛🤍💜🖤 Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day!

At YouthLine, we honour every non-binary person - whether you're still exploring, finding your voice, or living out loud. You deserve spaces where you feel safe, seen, and respected. You deserve to be heard not just today, but every day.

We're here to listen, support, and walk with you through the quiet moments and the big questions. You're not alone—and you never have to be.

Feel free to reach out to our HelpLine Sunday - Friday from 4 - 9:30 PM online at youthline.ca.

📣 WHO THIS IS FOR:This is for the ones who hold space for everyone else
…but aren’t sure where to go when you fall apart...
24/06/2025

📣 WHO THIS IS FOR:
This is for the ones who hold space for everyone else
…but aren’t sure where to go when you fall apart.
For the q***r, trans, neurodivergent healers who never fit the “wellness” mold—
who speak in feeling, dream in systems, and love in all directions.
For the ones who:
* Know trauma personally and politically
* Have read all the theory but still cry in parking lots
* Can spot emotional harm in a room in 3 seconds
* Get told you’re “too intense,” “too sensitive,” or “too much”—even in healing spaces
* Carry sacred rage and deep tenderness in your body at the same time
You don’t want performance healing.
You don’t need another method to “fix” yourself.
You’re craving language, tools, and community that says:
🌀 You’re not broken. You’re breaking free.
🌿 Wayward doesn’t mean lost.
🔥 We heal where we’re not supposed to exist.
If that hits somewhere deep:
You’ve found your people

🌈✨ Hey friends! I’m excited to share that after spending some inspiring time in Berlin (one of the world’s hubs for sexu...
02/06/2025

🌈✨ Hey friends! I’m excited to share that after spending some inspiring time in Berlin (one of the world’s hubs for sexual health and history) I’m coming back with a renewed passion and energy to support folks around gender, sexuality, and sexual connections.
I’m especially committed to working with trans and gender-expansive individuals because I know how important it is to have a safe, supportive space during these challenging times. You deserve to be held, seen, and supported fully. 💖
I have room for 2 new clients this month and would love to connect with you or anyone you know who might benefit from this kind of care. Please feel free to send my info along — I’m here, ready to walk alongside you on your journey.
Let’s create a space where you can shine. 🌟
DM me or drop a comment to learn more!

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🌈 Q***r Healers, This Is Your Sacred Call! 🌈Q***r healers are magic. We are the wild, radiant alchemists rewriting the r...
12/05/2025

🌈 Q***r Healers, This Is Your Sacred Call! 🌈
Q***r healers are magic. We are the wild, radiant alchemists rewriting the rules and healing the world with fierce authenticity and boundless love. Takes one to know one - and honey, I see your brilliance.

If you’ve been navigating a winding path that mainstream systems just don’t get, if you’re ready to fully own your power and listen deeply to your inner knowing, I’m here for you.

I’m opening my doors for 2 new wayward healers who want to amplify their magic, honor their unique journeys, and create healing that’s as bold and beautiful as they are.

Ready to step into your full power and lead with unapologetic truth? Let’s connect and make some magic happen.

✨ Write me. Let’s rise together. Because our healing is revolutionary. ✨

WaywardHealers at the G mail

🌈✨ Listen up, my radiant wayward healers: if there’s one thing this old wayward soul wants you to remember, it’s this-pr...
09/05/2025

🌈✨ Listen up, my radiant wayward healers: if there’s one thing this old wayward soul wants you to remember, it’s this-prioritize your pleasure and joy. Tend to your beautiful body and brilliant brain. Nourish your soul like it’s the rarest wildflower.

Just this weekend, I wandered out into the woods-lounged under partly sunny skies, slept beneath a blanket of stars. Nature always resets my system, reminding me who I am beneath the noise.

But here’s the truth: when I returned home, my body hit me with a full system flush-swollen, achy, all the things. My body does this sometimes when I’m moving through big emotional shifts or clearing old karmic patterns. Maybe yours does too.

Here’s the wisdom: Trust your body. Trust your system to know what it needs to heal. I’m giving myself permission for guilt-free rest, refusing to shame myself or force my way through. This is part of the magic, part of the medicine.

So, darlings-let yourself rest. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal. You are worthy of pleasure, joy, and deep care, always. 🌿💜

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