The ‘Emerging Proud’ campaign promotes crisis as a potential catalyst for transformation. Our ethos is based on the transpersonal and transcultural perspective of extreme states being part of a natural healing process rather than a pathology. It was founded in 2017 and quickly became an international movement. We held annual events until the pandemic hit and hundreds of people worldwide have shared their stories, some of which were part of Nottingham university’s NEON study. 

Emerging Proud is having a revival, and will take on a slightly different angle in acting as more of a bridge between the mainstream and transpersonal perspectives, aiming to extend the Overton Window in terms of acceptable public discourse.

My friend and colleague Sameer and I are setting up a not for profit foundation, within which we will provide a community platform and produce a documentary. 

A launch event for this is happening in Norwich on 12^th May 2025, where we will show the trailer for our film, in addition to having an interactive speaker / discussion exploration of how these experiences can be best supported. 

We hope that you can join us, this won’t be one to miss!