Dr. Sarah Nicholson is fascinated by human potential, flourishing, and "the good life". She is particularly interested in what all of that looks like from the perspective of being a woman. Her academic research was initially inspired by the work of Joseph Campbell on the hero's journey. Like Campbell's heroes she is driven by a sense of wonder and awe about the experience and purpose of living. She has studied and practiced extensively in the traditions of Vipassana, Insight and Zen meditation over the last fifteen years and is presently a member of the Insight meditation school's Dharma Facilitators Programme. She has published and presented research in Australia and internationally. She teaches in the fields of religion and gender studies, literature and academic writing practice in Sydney, Australia.