Who's a Natural Awakenings Reader

At Natural Awakenings, we love shining a light on the incredible individuals who make up our conscious community—readers who walk the talk, serve with heart, and inspire transformation from the inside out.

Meet Keith W. Fiveson, a veteran, two-time cancer survivor, and mindfulness-based coach who helps others move from surviving to thriving. With deep compassion and lived experience, Fiveson supports healing through presence, purpose and connection—leading by example and reminding us all to be where our feet are.

Life’s mission: To transform trauma into wholeness and help people move from surviving to thriving. I love helping others return to themselves with clarity and presence.

Your Occupation: I am a mindfulness-based, trauma-informed coach, counselor and consultant.

Proudest achievements: I’m a veteran living a clean, healthy lifestyle and thriving after two cancers. I am truly honored to help people rebuild their lives through presence and mindful awareness.

Expectations for the future: I’m committed to growing and evolving—deepening relationships while reaching more lives. I’ll continue developing community programs that foster resilience and support conscious, connected living.

Favorite app: Insight Timer is my go-to app for guided meditations and mindfulness tools that help me stay focused, grounded and balanced throughout the day.

Favorite websites: These are the sites I pour my heart into—of course they’re my favorites: WorkMindfulness.com, MettaTouch.org, ExiledChild.com.

Local causes supported: Local causes close to my heart include Project Help Long Island, Veterans Journey Home Circles, and community-based mindfulness and men’s groups. 

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: You highlight people and practices that serve the well-being of the community. You give space to holistic voices that matter.

Most-frequented healthy-food restaurant: I frequent Diwan in Port Washington for its delicious plant-based options, clean ingredients and consistently high-quality meals.

How do you invest in your community? I invest in my community by leading men’s circles, mindfulness groups and veterans support circles. Through coaching, workshops and simply showing up, I create space for connection and grounding.

Favorite quote: “Be where your feet are” is a favorite quote of mine—it’s a simple yet powerful reminder to stay grounded and fully present in each moment.

What are you doing to be the change you want to see in the world? I strive to be the change by teaching presence, helping others find their voice, and supporting healing through mindfulness, accountability and compassion. Above all, I live the practices I share.

Keith W. Fiveson is available for interviews, talks, workshops and community events. He can be reached at 917-952-9662 or by emailing [email protected].

If you want to be one of our featured readers, visit NaturalAwakeningsNY.com/pages/natural-awakenings-reader-submission. We look forward to spotlighting you in a future issue!