Is your family flourishing?
My work merges science with simplicity to help families thrive.
Reality Check
Nearly a quarter of school-age kids have at least one chronic health condition.
40% of U.S. high-school students experience persistent sadness or hopelessness —acute enough to stop doing usual activities for at least two weeks.
Over the last decade diagnosed anxiety in children ages 3-17 increased 63% and depression in adolescents increased 45%.
48% of parents say that on most days their stress is “completely overwhelming” (compared with 26% of other adults).
Deaths of despair from suicide, overdose and alcohol-linked disease have risen sharply—suicide is now the second leading cause of death among American children ages 10-14.
Nearly four in ten U.S. children ages 6–17 fail to meet all three federal indicators of flourishing.
The U.S. is now ranked in its lowest position ever on the World Happiness Report.
Understanding the science of human flourishing changes everything.
About Josie
Hi! I’m Josie. I hold a PhD in Adult Education from Cornell University and have worked in the private, nonprofit and higher education sectors. I’m married to my best friend, Brandon, and we are parents to four great kids. Life has led us on adventures in 40+ countries. Along the way, I’ve become captivated by the question, “What enables families to flourish?”
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The Model
I demystify human flourishing by synthesizing decades of scientific research into a simple, usable model to help families maximize their wellbeing.
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The People
My work shines a light on the people who enable others to flourish, uncovering the indispensable, culturally invisible work that powers thriving families.
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The Results
Combining the science of human flourishing with the practical wisdom of everyday people, I provide high-impact guidance to help you and your family thrive.
The Flourishing Code is a free monthly newsletter with evidence-based guidance to help you and your family thrive.
When it comes to flourishing, there is no product or protocol that will do the trick. But there are potent protective factors available to your family.
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Using the science of human flourishing, I offer coaching to parents who want to increase their children’s chances of thriving and improve the quality of their family life.
