Notes From the Lab.
These are insights, reflections, and field notes from the front lines of healing-centered work. They aren’t polished takes; they’re real lessons from real practice.
Whether we’re designing systems, holding space, or advocating for care-centered leadership, this is where we unpack what we’re learning in real time.
What I Wish Crisis Response Leaders Knew
Not everyone who needs help asks for it. In the aftermath of crisis, some people whisper. In this reflection rooted in lived experience, I share what I wish more crisis response teams understood — and how we can care for each other better, long after the headlines fade.
What If Our Workflows Took Care of People, Too?
What if your internal systems weren’t just clunky but causing harm?
In this Lab Note, Josh Garcia examines the consequences of workflows that overlook the emotional burden teams carry and explores the design of healing-centered systems that genuinely support individuals, rather than merely promoting productivity.
This Isn’t a Consultancy–It’s a Co-Lab.
More than a consultancy, JG Co-Laboratory is a space for designing systems that hold both structure and soul. In this first Lab Note, I share why I built it and why we need something different now more than ever.