What is the Phliosophy Porch?

welcome to a beloved family tradition.

You see, every night, after dinner, my family gathers on the Philosophy Porch at my childhood home and we attempt to “solve the world’s problems.” The Philosophy Porch is a safe haven where everyone is welcomed with open arms and encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. The topics range from personal accomplishments to deepest fears, hopes and dreams to our latest conundrums, analyzing the universe to observing the garden… Our discussions take us all over the world and back to the most personal matters of the heart.
You see, there are no discussions that are too big or too small for the Philosophy Porch. Each topic is important to the person speaking in one way or another, and therefore it is important to the listener. The Philosophy Porch taught me how to be the person that I am today, and so it’s with great love and compassion that I seek to share the wisdom of the Philosophy Porch with others.
I would like to invite you to join me on the Philosophy Porch. Contact us today so that you too can share the wisdom, comfort, and peace that the Philosophy Porch has brought to my family for so many years.
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*Photograph courtesy of Brittany Makinen Photography.
Finding purpose, balance, joy, and peace are not one dimensional topics, and as such, the answers we seek in one part of life can often be found in a seemingly unrelated aspect of life. I am a balance coach, and my mission is to help you create a balanced, peaceful, and joyful life overall.
Hi, I'm Victoria.
Welcome to the Philosophy Porch!
Friends and family call me Tori so I would love for you to do so too. Before beginning my journey into life coaching and energy healing, I followed a traditional path towards success, and by many people's standards, I had achieved it. I graduated with honors from a top tier undergraduate program, played Division III college basketball, survived law school, landed a coveted clerkship, married an incredible person, and built an extraordinary family. Through 2021, I worked at a top tier, global accounting firm doing international corporate tax for financial services companies. However, despite all of this, I wasn't happy. I experienced severe burnout in 2019 that lead to a transformational break-down, break-through journey. I began exploring myself, my priorities, my spirituality, and my values. I started making changes in order to find greater purpose in my life and experience lasting relief from the burnout lifestyle I was leaving behind. Philosophy Porch Coaching LLC was born at the end of 2021, and with this, I had accomplished one of my lifelong dreams of owning my own business. My journey led me to Life Coaching and the Dharma Coaching Institute, and I completed the life purpose and spiritual life coaching training. I also became a Reiki Master in 2022, and began specializing in distance energy healings. This allowed me to bring together the skills I've learned and the psychic talents I've fostered since I was a child. I am an intuitive psychic with a deep respect for all life, and I am truly honored, humbled, and blessed to share this with the world. I am continually overjoyed to see the incredible results people experience through the Philosophy Porch programs whether it's through mediumship, energy healing, angel messages, spirit guide messages, or other speciaities. I incorporate all skills and talents in my energy healing sessions so clients can experience a feeling of being whole, peaceful, and balanced. I truly hope that energy healing will become more widely acknowledged and accepted as an important wellness and self care practice. Overall, my personal mission is to show the world that we can redefine success while focusing on compassion, peace, balance, and joy. I believe we can all live a life full of joy rather than just surviving. I want to help others realize this too. I want to share the world's best kept secret... the power to make your dreams a reality is inside of you. Well that's enough about me. I want to hear more about you. Let's make your dreams a reality together. Warm wishes,
Victoria (i.e., Coach Tori)

What is Life Coaching?

  • A Life Coach is a wellness professional who helps people attain greater fulfillment in their lives.
  • As part of this process, a Life Coach provides a safe, confidential environment where clients feel free to express their true, authentic self without judgment.
  • The primary purpose of life coaching is to assist with reflecting, formulating a plan, and supporting clients while they move forward. This can be accomplished in several ways, such as helping individuals understand their strengths and address their challenges, explore and discover their desires and goals, and provide support and guidance as each individual works to achieve their goals.
  • The Philosophy Porch style of life coaching is unique, flexible, and completely customized to each individual. Our job is to empower individuals to rise above the status quo and embrace their full potential.
  • Coaching sessions can be open to all aspects of life or tailored to address only specific areas that are important to the client, such as business life coaching or spiritual life coaching.
  • Victoria is a life coach and energy healer who's mission is to help you create a balanced, peaceful, and joyful experience overall.
  • Having an open mind is the best way to get the most out of coaching. Finding purpose, balance, joy, and peace are not one dimensional topics, and as such, the answers you seek in one part of life can often be found in a seemingly unrelated aspect of life. For example, if you are seeking purpose in your career, you may find the answers in your hobbies, relationships, or personal life.
  • Life coaching and all services provided by Philosophy Porch Coaching are NOT medical, legal, or business advice. (Please find a description of the differences between therapy and coaching services in the article linked here.) Life coaches may work in conjunction with mental health professionals (e.g., therapist, psychologist, etc.) if it is determined to be appropriate.
  • Life Coaches are NOT equipped to address trauma without additional training. As such, specific topics of this nature should be disclosed to the Life Coach prior to the first coaching session. Should a traumatic expereince be identified during coaching, a Life Coach may suggest a therapist, psychologist, or other licensed medical professional who is equiped to assist with continued healing instead of or in conjunction with life coaching services.
  • Please feel free to contact the Philosophy Porch by clicking here if you have any specific questions or concerns. We are happy to schedule a complimentary discovery call to discuss further!