What if the purpose of health isn’t simply to live longer, but to live more fully? In The Well-Lived Life by Dr. Gladys McGarey, there’s a passage from the opening pages that has stayed with me. After nearly eight decades in medicine, McGarey reflects on patients who became so consumed with finding the perfect diet … More Are We Thriving, or Merely Surviving?
The Goal: Build measurable lean muscle while maintaining aerobic capacity—without accumulating so much training fatigue that sleep, work, or consistency suffers. I ran more this past spring and summer than I have in years, purely for the enjoyment of it. I loved the high and the simplicity of it—get up, tie your shoes, and go. I … More Wanna Watch Me Get Jacked?
My Ruby, Today, you are 10. My girl, lordy, are you ever headstrong. When you make up your mind about something, convincing you there might be another way requires evidence, witnesses, several rounds of negotiations, and occasionally divine intervention. I think this will be something that benefits you greatly and also has the potential to … More Ruby is 10
For the last few years, I’ve planned a physically and mentally challenging activity for us to do as a family. In years past, it’s been hikes (Mount Louie and Ambler in Grande Cache, Lake Louise Tea House, Sulphur Mountain in Banff), but this year, with Ruby’s new bike-riding skills, we decided to bike the Legacy … More WHEN DID DISCOMFORT BECOME BAD PARENTING?
“In moments of great fear, we often forget how powerful we are. When we face a health challenge, we forget to say “Hello, beloved body. What do you need?” When life offers us loss or uncertainty, we forget to ask “Well, now, what am I going to make of this?” Such questions have a transformative … More Hello, Beloved Body
“What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.” –Muriel Rukeyser I could curate my presence in a way that has all the best intentions and all the right angles. I can be a coach. I can recommend, guide, and provide all the tips and tricks to … More What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?
For the past 6 months… A few years ago, my dreams and wishes consisted of wanting to get a dog for our family, have a baby, and go back to school. I remember saying to a friend, “Which one should I choose? I want them all.” She said, “Why not all of them?” I said, … More When the Scale Tips: Choosing Focus Over Balance
If you’ve ever thought, “Since I already went off plan, I might as well start again tomorrow,” you’re not alone. Often, this mindset stems from the belief that perfection is the only way progress happens. While having high standards can be a powerful trait, it can also quietly become the thing that sabotages consistency. When … More Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Is So Common and How to Shift It
People ask me all the time, “How do you do it all?” Like Shonda Rhimes said, “I don’t. When I’m succeeding in one area of my life, I’m failing in another.” This is the truth of all truths—and it’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be aware of. When I took my … More How Do You Do It All?
My God, this past decade was a gruelling blessing. I took the goal of 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 the woman I want to be very seriously. Taking action to become is much like therapy. If it’s not painful, you’re probably not doing it right. It began with a list of all the attributes I wanted to be. And … More 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝟜𝟘…
