Meet the Team

BA English Literature and Cultural Studies, English Linguistics (University of Paderborn, Germany)

MA/MLitt German and Comparative Literature (University of Bonn, Germany, and University of St Andrews, Scotland. Joint Program)

PhD Medical Humanities (University of Texas Medical Branch, USA)

Postdoctoral Fellow for Leadership and Character in Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Health Advisor, Part-Time Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Humanities (Wake Forest University, USA)

Stress- and Burnout Coach (Academy of Sports, Germany)

In Progress: Clinical Ethics Consultant (K-1 Ethikberater im Gesundheitswesen; Akademie für Ethik in der Medizin, Germany)

Rebecca M. Permar, PhD

Founder

With a PhD and postdoctoral background in medical humanities and character education as well as a certification as Stress and Burnout Coach, I provide the ink that helps programs and people flourish. My work offers a dedicated space for tending the gardens of reflection and creativity, allowing you to navigate stress and reclaim professional joy.

My perspective is shaped by the privilege of studying and living across Germany (University of Paderborn and Bonn), South Korea (Yonsei University), Scotland (University of St Andrews), and the US (UTMB and Wake Forest University), where I created homes and meaningful friendships that continue to make me a better person. This has instilled in me a deep commitment to cultural humility and cross-cultural solidarity. I bring this spirit to my work with teams, centering peer support as a vital foundation against burnout and moral injury. I believe that you do not have to carry the weight of your work alone, instead we can foster mutual support and collective reflection together.

Whether I am teaching the ethics of emerging technologies or coaching a first responder through moral injury, my approach is the same: I provide the space and the tools for you to rediscover your purpose and author your own flourishing.

Emily Purrmar

Senior Accountability Officer & Global Rest Consultant

Coach Purrmar is an expert in wellbeing practices and self-care that prioritize healthy boundaries and confidence. Having supervised high-level operations across Texas, North Carolina, and Germany, she brings five years of experience and a global perspective to stress management. She values daily self-care rituals, such as brushing and garden time, and always manages to squeeze in playtime, a nap, and, of course, her favorite Churus.