Who Are You and How Do You Define Yourself?
"I didn't feel like I was worth remembering. I was always associated with something that consumed my entire life." –Ingrid Marcum "It's really dangerous to define ourselves by any…
Goodbye, 23: Birthday Reflections
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
Strong with Purpose Manifesto
The Strong with Purpose Manifesto To live my life on purpose, pursuing my passions. To be grateful for & content with whatever I have, wherever I am. To continuously improve…
Getting Authentic & Personal at the Radiance Retreat 2016
Last weekend I attended my first Radiance Retreat, hosted by the incredible Jen Sinkler, Neghar Fonooni, and Jill Coleman. It turned out to be the most profound and inspiring weekend I…
Flotation Therapy for Relaxation & Restoration
I first became interested in trying flotation therapy after hearing about it on several podcasts. I found out the nearest location for me to float is the NeuroFitness Wellness Center…
The Mental Aspects of Injury
Uncertainty. Vulnerability. Weakness. Fear. Hesitation. Self-disappointment. Lack of motivation. These are all emotional states that I struggle to come to terms with. Even as a woman who takes pride in…
Embracing the Uncomfortable
While I have completely changed and improved the way I think and feel about myself (see this post), I still have a hard time doing things outside of my comfort…
The Pursuit of Strength: My Story
I have many memories of feeling weak throughout my life: Memories from elementary school physical education class of being one of the only children unable to do a push-up or…