

The Consciousness Collective
The Consciousness Collective is a group that makes space for individuals that work in the disciplines of mindfulness, healing, coaching, therapy and shamanic work.
Structure and intent of the group is a safe space where we can come together and present challenges, struggles, goals, etc., and support each other through the lens of consciousness.
The Collective is also a place for these helpers and healers to connect and build community to diminish feelings of isolation and digital burnout.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Middleton Public Library
Lower Level: Archer Meeting Room
7425 Hubbard Avenue Middleton, WI 53562
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 6pm CST
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Hope to see you there!
Joey & Kara
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Joey Donovan Guido
Joey’s road to becoming a teacher of presence life coach and a facilitator of mindfulness-based programs began with his own self-care journey, when he nearly died from a condition called Crohn’s disease in 1998. Since then, he has been practicing mindfulness, meditation, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.
He also holds a Becoming a Teacher of Presence certificate from The School of Awakening (Eckhart Tolle), and has studied Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass.
With the Society of Shamanic Practices (SSP), Joey has also studied Celtic Shamanism, along with his wife Kara, throughout Ireland with John Cantwell & Dr. Karen Ward.
Kara Donovan Guido
Kara is the founder of Lighthouse Healing, and has been a massage therapist and healer since 2002. Her interest in becoming a healer began in 1999, when her husband became ill with a gastrointestinal condition called Crohn’s disease. Instinctively, Kara turned to massage and energy work to help him with pain management.
Kara has has studied shamanic healing with Kathy Eich, and is a graduate of The Shamanic Path Training Program & Medicine Wheel program, facilitated by Debra Morrill.
With the Society of Shamanic Practices (SSP), Kara has also studied Celtic Shamanism, along with her husband Joey, throughout Ireland with John Cantwell & Dr. Karen Ward.