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Kathleen Donchak explores the intersection of nature connection, creative expression, and neurodiverse writing through nature-connected life writing. Her independent research focuses on how fragmented awareness and non-linear storytelling can serve as powerful tools for transformation, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. Kathleen's work demonstrates how protected personal practice leads to profound change, offering new insights into the connection between memory, nature, and creative expression. She holds a PhD in Applied EcoArts and has practiced nature-connected life writing across diverse landscapes—from Wyoming's high plains to Texas hill country to the Pacific Northwest forests she now calls home.