Have you ever imagined working with your dream client? You know—the kind of person who gets mentioned after this prompt: “If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be?” For Dr. Nick Athens, that dream wasn’t a daydream at all. It was part of his...
September has a reputation. Some call it the season of sharpened pencils, packed schedules, and pumpkin-spiced panic. For many, the “September Scaries” creep in—those nagging whispers that say you’ll never catch up, you’re behind already, or you’re not enough to...
Here’s a wild fact for you: It takes about five positive interactions to counteract just one negative one. That’s how strongly our brains are wired for negativity. (Thanks, evolution.) So, it’s no surprise that when we think about our growth—personally or...
We expect a lot from our feet. They carry us from one task to the next, help us balance, bear the load of everything above, and keep us moving forward. Yet, most of us—myself included—barely think about them unless they hurt. We invest in spine support, core strength,...
Spoiler: It doesn’t require a dorm room or a dining hall wristband. Last week, I sat in an auditorium at my son’s college orientation, fully expecting to tune out while administrators told him where to get his ID and how not to ruin his GPA by Thanksgiving. I figured...
Can you think of a paperback book you’ve read so many times it’s practically held together by hope and a binder clip? Maybe it lived in your beach bag for a summer, or it’s currently in a pile beside your bed with a highlighter wedged in the spine. 📙 Either way, July...
Father’s Day can be a beautiful celebration of presence, protection, and love. It can also be a quiet reminder of what’s missing. Not everyone has a picture-perfect relationship with their father. Some of us have complicated stories—ones marked by absence, silence, or...
Ever wake up dreading something that's actually one of your favorite things? Sounds completely bonkers, right? But that's exactly what happens to me on podcast recording days. Don't get me wrong—I absolutely LOVE podcasting. But there's just something about the...
Ever feel like your brain needs its own vitamin aisle? You know those moments when hitting snooze feels easier than opening your eyes and motivation seems to have taken a brief and unscheduled vacation? Yep, me too. If you've ever found yourself saying "I can't" and...
Have you ever found yourself in the comparison trap? I’d be surprised if you haven’t. Comparison traps are everywhere—from hearing about someone’s incredible vacation to seeing your friends’ curated lives on social media, the chances for feeling “less than” or envious...