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My Wellness Journey
Stories from the mountains that changed me - and the journey still unfolding
Your Roadmap to 2025: Small Wins, Big Transformation
The new year brings fresh energy, big dreams, and often—overwhelm. In this post, we explore how to transform your boldest 2025 goals into a clear, actionable roadmap using the power of micro-goals, celebration, grace, and the upward spiral. If you’re ready to feel motivated, grounded, and supported on your journey, this is your gentle guide forward.
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.
A Mountain, a Moment, and a Message I’ll Never Forget
During my first Summit Push at Snowbasin, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, comparison, and self-doubt — until one simple sentence from a coach shifted my entire perspective. This is the story of the lesson I carried off the mountain that day, and why it continues to shape how I show up for myself and others.
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.