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My Wellness Journey


Stories from the mountains that changed me - and the journey still unfolding


The Battles We Cannot See

The Battles We Cannot See

Sometimes the battles we carry aren’t visible to anyone else. We move through our days smiling, showing up, doing what needs to be done — while quietly navigating challenges no one can see.

This past year reminded me just how heavy those unseen moments can feel… and how healing doesn’t always come in big, dramatic breakthroughs. More often, it arrives in the quiet… through reflection, through faith, and sometimes in the most unexpected ways.

This is a story about one of those moments… and the gentle reminder that even in the middle of uncertainty, we are never truly alone.

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Why I Stopped Settling for “Normal” - And Began Advocating for My Own Wellness

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.

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From Pain to Purpose: My Journey of Endurance and Renewal Through Misogi

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.

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Called by the Mountains: How One Hike Sparked a Life-Changing Journey

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.

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