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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.
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.
Honoring My Mother: A Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reflection
October is a month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, but for me, its meaning runs deeper. Eight years ago, I lost my mother after her courageous five-year battle with breast cancer—a journey that changed our family forever. Her story reminds me daily why early detection, regular mammograms, and proactive conversations with healthcare providers are so essential. This is her legacy—and the reason I advocate fiercely for women’s health.