Christy is an activist, educator, mama, and writer who teaches self-care, self-advocacy, and sustainable leadership to thousands of students from all over the world. She has been a Buddhist practitioner for nearly 20 years and writes about mental health, self-care, mindfulness, parenting, sobriety, leadership, and creativity. She lives in Oakland, California with her family.  You can learn more about her work at www.christytending.com.