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My Wellness Journey
Stories from the mountains that changed me - and the journey still unfolding, one step at a time
The Mountain Didn’t Ask Me to Be Someone Else
There are moments when we begin something new and quietly wonder if we have any business being there.
That was me when I signed up for 29029. I had never considered myself an athlete, and yet there I was—standing on a mountain surrounded by people who seemed stronger, faster, and more confident, questioning whether I belonged.
This month’s blog is about imposter syndrome, the stories we tell ourselves about who is “allowed” to take up space, and the realization that perhaps the mountain never asked me to become someone else.
Perhaps it only asked me to keep taking the next step.
From Pain to Purpose: My Journey of Endurance and Renewal Through Misogi
Misogi has become a powerful annual ritual in my life — a practice of stepping into the unknown, embracing discomfort, and discovering who I am beneath fear and limitation. From my first attempt at 29029 to navigating injury, loss, and deep personal change, this journey has taught me about resilience, faith, and the courage to keep growing. This month, I’m sharing the lessons, heartbreaks, and hope that continue to shape my path forward — both on the mountain and within myself.