Writer & storyteller.
Former outdoor educator and marketer, future therapist.
Cover photo by Derek MacDonald
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Derek MacDonald
PO Box 4292
Burlington, VT 05406
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Me & my work.
I use stories and systems to help people create clarity, trust, and competence.
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-> Daily Column.
- The hug was unexpected.
- Contrary to popular belief, you can absolutely run away from your problems.
- "Sorry, I need to be a tourist for a minute."
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-> Essays.
- Or, what if we just, you know, unplug everything…?
- No one else will do it for you.
- Especially when it's hard to hear.
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-> Podcast.
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-> Monthly Dispatch.
- Oversaturated, overwhelmed, over… well, all of it.
- 365 days of writing, resetting, and feeding two birds with one scone.
- Itching for an overhaul.
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-> Blog.
- Discerning what to share and where to share it.
- Discerning what to share and where to share it.
- Discerning what to share and where to share it.
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Features & favorites.
An Overview Of Everything I Publish
Check out my daily column, essays, and podcast episodes.
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The Most Popular Essay I Wrote In 2025
“What Lonely Men Won’t Say Online (Or In Person)”
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Praise For The Unobstructed Podcast
A top 10% most-shared show on Spotify in its first year.
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