Validation at its best.
My story from a Ph.D. in Physics…
I was in the middle of yet another existential crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic was raging. Schools and businesses were closed. A fire at home forced us to move out while we rebuilt. And somewhere in the midst of all that chaos, I found myself standing at the edge of something new.
I couldn’t sleep at night, and when I did, I’d wake before dawn, wondering about life—and my place in it.
At work, what I had to offer was overlooked at best and dismissed at worst. I had so much to give, so much to share… but no one seemed ready to receive it.
I didn’t know what to do—not just with my job, but with my life. What was the point of it all? Was there even a purpose?
… to Metaphysics, JSJ, Astrology, and more
Fast forward a few years, and I’m a different person—with a clearer vision, renewed confidence, and yes, even a different look. 🙂
I now have a new, more rewarding day job, a private coaching practice, a podcast where I share my stories, and two self-published books.
And the cost? A noticeable reduction in guilt, regret, and anger. Talk about a great benefit-to-cost ratio.
What did I do, you ask?
The surprising answer is—not much.
Because it’s not about adding something you’re missing. It’s about letting go of what’s in the way: the old blocks, the unproductive habits, the patterns of self-sabotage, denial, and grievance.
The less I indulged in negative thinking, the better the world around me became. And the better it got, the more inspired I was to keep going.
The way of Effortless Reality
Read my personal stories on how it all started…
Stories about the fear of making mistakes, procrastination and doubt, a broken world, toxic relationships, and the slow awakening to the immense power we all carry within us.
Give it a try…
There are three tiers of services that I offer. I recommend you follow this order unless you have already worked with me and know what you want.
Mini-Guides (Free)
These are free, online, and self-paced on different topics. Here is a list of the current topics:
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Small, highly interactive Q&A group coaching class. Sign up at least one week in advance and I will include your astrological chart in our class explorations.
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Do you want all my undivided attention? Having a pressing concern that is too private or too urgent to share it in a group setting? Book a 30- or 60-min individual consultation.
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About Tatiana
Physicist by training, college professor and administrator by vocation, and teacher at heart, Tatiana Gwon (née Stantcheva) earned her Ph.D. in Physics from The Ohio State University and has spent more than two decades in higher education as a professor, researcher, and academic leader.
Tatiana teaches and works in the same way she lives: with a pragmatic focus on practical spirituality.
Whether in physics or metaphysics, astrology or yoga, principles must be workable in daily life — without adding more effort or requiring special conditions or resources.
Life is already cumbersome; practices that do not lighten the burden have little value here.
Through her books, newsletter, and podcast, Tatiana shares what she learns along the way — including false starts, ego detours, and moments of unexpected clarity — offering a grounded, humane approach to conscious living she calls Effortless Reality.
She lives in Northern Virginia with her family and dreams of someday having a rustic cottage by the sea.
