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My Wellness Journey
Reflections, lessons, and practical wellness insights on healthy aging, resilience, nutrition, movement,
and personal growth—shared one step at a time.
Why I Spent Years Fighting My Body — and What Finally Helped Me Stop
I spent years trying to fix my body - dieting harder, pushing more, believing I just needed more discipline. But the real transformation didn’t begin when I changed my workouts. It began when I changed the story I was telling myself. This is the story of how I stopped fighting my body and started honoring it.
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.