Are You a Human on The Verge?
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Founded by Kelly Carlin-McCall, Humans on The Verge is a community filled with passionate seekers, leaders, creatives and visionaries who are serious about finding and aligning with what is “Theirs To Do” in order to serve themselves and humanity in these times of deep change.
In Need of a Breakthrough?
Humans on the Verge offers a wide range of courses, coaching, 1/2 day events and weekend retreats designed to serve all of your various spiritual, creative and personal growth needs. Check out our programs and upcoming events.
Meet the Team
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Kelly Carlin-McCall
FOUNDER / DEPTH PSYCHOLOGIST / DREAM TENDER
Kelly brings meaning, solutions and healing to those looking to source from the vast and hidden intelligences of the unconscious, through her deep imagination and Dream-tending work. In 2026, she will be leading a new a group through her new program The Imaginal Path: Dreaming Your World Alive Again. Space is limited. Apply now. -
Avery Russell
POSITIVE INTELLIGENCE COACH
Avery helps clients develop the confidence to turn dreams into reality, and transition through new life stages. In 2026 she will be leading a group through her new program Making Peace With The Enemy Within. Space is limited. Enrollment begins in March. -
Holly Payberg-Torroija
WRITING / CREATIVITY COACH
Holly helps writers (and creatives of all kinds) to go deep and learn to love the process, because that’s where the magic is. In 2026 she will leading a group through her newest program The Path To Creative Peace. Enrollment starts now.
Join Us For Our Daily Practice
Big change happens one hour at a time. Which is why we make sure to gather (on Zoom) one hour, each day (M-F 8 am EST & 8am PST) to ensure we get our hour in (for journaling, creating, or whatever your heart desires) before the day gets carried away. And if you sign up for The Path to Creative Peace (a journal writing program designed to get you back in touch with your true creative self) you get all the daily practice calls and our quarterly half day retreats for free. Sign up below!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Path To Creative Peace
12 month program - Enroll anytime
Lead by creativity coach, Holly Payberg-Torroija, The Path To Creative Peace is an experiential, prompts-driven program (ala The Artist’s Way) designed to help heal one's creative connection with self. The course includes: monthly community calls (on Zoom), weekly prompts/challenges, and full membership to the HotV online community with access to quarterly events lead by Kelly Carlin-McCall and the Daily Practice calls (M-F 8 am EST & 8am PST) hosted by Holly.
The Imaginal Path: Dreaming Your World Alive Again
Begins March 4th (Year long program)
Enrolling now. Invite only.
Lead by Kelly Carlin McCall, The Imaginal Path is for those looking to source from the vast and hidden intelligences of the unconscious using dreamtending and active imagination techniques. The course includes: two monthly group calls (on Zoom), guidance & instruction in imaginal practices, personal discovery and integration healing images. Plus full membership to the HotV online community with access to her quarterly events as well as the Daily Practice calls (M-F 8 am EST & 8am PST) hosted by Holly Payberg-Torroija.
The Power of Narrative - Finding The Thread
Feb 27 - March 1
Virtual Weekend Writing Retreat
Whether you're writing fiction, Memoir, or using narrative to journal your way to a new, improved life, this virtual weekend writing retreat will help you find the foundational thread your story can and will rely on. This is NOT an on Zoom all weekend type of retreat. It will offer a mix of solo journaling/discovery time while working with the prompts, as well as pre-scheduled Zoom check-in times/spotlight coaching throughout. Lead by Kelly, Avery & Holly.
Spring Equinox Event
In alignment with the Spring Equinox, Kelly Carlin-McCall will be holding space for those who want to check in with what is emerging in their life. We’ll use the time to reflect and ponder how to move forward into the newness that Spring brings.
March 28th (1/2 day virtual retreat)
The Power of Narrative - Understanding The Obstacles
Whether you're writing fiction, Memoir, or using narrative to journal your way to a new, improved life, this virtual weekend writing retreat will help you see the antagonists of your story (or life) from an entirely new perspective.This NOT an on Zoom all weekend type of retreat. It will offer a mix of solo journaling/discovery time while working with the prompts, as well as pre-scheduled Zoom check-in times/spotlight coaching throughout. Lead by Kelly, Avery & Holly. This retreat is also available in a DIY version. To purchase now click HERE
April 17th - 19th
Virtual Weekend Writing Retreat
Lead by Positive Intelligence coach, Avery Russell, Making Peace with the Enemy Within is a year long program designed to help you identify and make peace with the inner saboteurs that block you from living your best life. The course includes: bi-monthly community calls (on Zoom), and full membership to the HotV online community with access to quarterly events lead by Kelly Carlin-McCall and the Daily Practice calls (M-F 8 am EST & 8am PST) hosted by Holly Payberg-Torroija.
Begins April 22nd (Year long program)
Enrolling begins in March. Invite only.
Making Peace with the Enemy Within
Are you longing for a time out, far away from this crazy world? A quiet place to commune with your inner self? With nature? With silence? And the nurturing support of a like minded, creative community? Would you like to do all of this in one of the most beautiful and spiritually powerful places on earth? Learn more about our upcoming Ghost Ranch retreat facilitated by Kelly Carlin-McCall, Holly Payberg-Torroija and Avery Russell.
May 25 - 29
In person retreat. Accepting applications now
Annual Ghost Ranch Retreat
The Power of Narrative - Telling The Story
Sept 25-27
Virtual Weekend Writing Retreat
Whether you're writing fiction, Memoir, or using narrative to journal your way to a new, improved life, this virtual weekend writing retreat will help you sink in and find the best angle for how to tell your heroine/hero story. This NOT an on Zoom all weekend type of retreat. It will offer a mix of solo journaling/discovery time while working with the prompts, as well as pre-scheduled Zoom check-in times/spotlight coaching throughout. Lead by Kelly, Avery & Holly.