Shawn Parell (LMHC, E‑RYT 500) is a licensed therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and writer whose work invites people into deeper relationship with themselves and the living world. With more than two decades of experience leading retreats and educational immersions, Shawn maintains a holistic psychotherapy practice in Santa Fe, NM, and connects with a global readership through The Guest House, her Substack publication featuring essays, conversations, and practices exploring the complexities and creative potential of being human in an era of radical change. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Religious Studies from Georgetown University with studies at Oxford University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Eastern Classics and Sanskrit from St. John’s College, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Southwestern College.