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My Wellness Journey
Stories from the mountains that changed me - and the journey still unfolding
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.
Embracing Diligence: A Year of Intention, Growth, and Grace
As I explored the idea of selecting a word for 2025, one kept rising to the surface: diligent. This post dives into how that word found me — and the meaningful perspective it’s bringing into my wellness, faith, and daily life.
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.
When the Heart Breaks: A Wellness Perspective on Grief
Grief is a deeply personal, complex emotion that touches every part of our well-being—physical, emotional, and mental. Whether it stems from the loss of a loved one or another form of significant change, grief reshapes our world in ways we never expect. As a Certified Wellness Coach, I’ve learned how vital it is to understand grief’s impact and to offer compassionate, practical support. In honor of National Grief Awareness Day, this post explores the importance of empathy, the power of small steps in healing, and why caring for your own needs is an essential part of navigating loss. No two grief journeys look the same—what matters is finding your own path toward hope and healing.
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.
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.