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My Wellness Journey
Stories from the mountains that changed me - and the journey still unfolding
Why I Stopped Settling for “Normal” - And Began Advocating for My Own Wellness
After noticing subtle shifts in my energy, I chose to look deeper instead of pushing them aside. This is the story of how functional testing helped me understand my body in a new way—and why you deserve that same clarity too.
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.
The Gift of Letting Go: How I Stopped Letting Fear of Embarrassment Hold Me Back
After a difficult day on the mountain, I came face-to-face with a fear I’ve carried since childhood — the fear of being embarrassed. What happened next changed how I see myself, my strength, and what I’m truly capable of. This story isn’t about a perfect finish; it’s about finding courage in the moments when we feel most defeated.
When Cancer Becomes the Catalyst for Change
Cancer has touched my family more times than I ever imagined, each loss leaving a lasting imprint on my heart. When my cousin was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, it became the wake-up call that pushed me to change my life. This is the story of how grief, courage, and faith led me to pursue 29029 — and how God showed up in a moment I’ll never forget.
Climb the Damn Mountain: How Kindness Carried Me Through Whistler
During my fourth ascent at 29029 Whistler, intense pain nearly stopped me in my tracks—until an unexpected encounter changed everything. A simple wooden token, offered with kindness and encouragement, became the spark I needed to keep climbing. This is a story about perseverance, community, and how even the smallest gesture can help us overcome the hardest moments.
Choosing Discomfort: How Early Retirement Became the First Step Toward Reinventing My Life
After 30 years in corporate life, the pandemic forced me to face a truth I’d ignored for far too long—I had been living on autopilot. Early retirement wasn’t just a career shift; it became my first step toward choosing discomfort, rediscovering myself, and embracing a life filled with intention.
Called by the Mountains: How One Hike Sparked a Life-Changing Journey
This is the story of how a single hike in the Wasatch Mountains awakened something deep within me. What began as a simple weekend adventure became the spark that reshaped my life, leading me from corporate stress to inner peace—and ultimately to my 29029 journey. Sometimes, one moment in nature is all it takes to change everything.