Author: Maya Bairey

I joined therapist Lynn Haller on KBOO’s Once Upon a Time to talk about Painting Celia, trauma, nervous system regulation, and how stories help us grow.

Writers need room, not just on the page, but in the places we live. Clearing space helped me see what I’d stopped noticing.

This year’s strawberries ripened ahead of schedule, a quiet signal that the season is shifting. Under the Strawberry Moon, I’m reflecting on how sweetness never lasts, but is worth being present for.

Sometimes, nature drops a story in your lap. In my case, it flapped straight into my garden beds.

The blooms may look effortless, but they come from roots tended in silence.

I write love stories for women who are done with perfect people, because we are worth loving even when we're messy.

A 21-day experience in mindful decluttering helps me reclaim peace, clarity, and creative focus, one small space at a time.

April's Pink moon rises over the river, echoing a night of bare skin, banned books, and the courage to tell bold stories.

I joined KBOO’s Once Upon a Time to talk about Painting Celia, how personal storytelling became a tool for healing, and why making art changed everything. Full audio and transcript included.

I’ve been afraid to write a transgender character for years. This Transgender Day of Visibility, I’m finally trying.