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01/29/2026

Healing doesn’t happen by pushing harder or chasing quick fixes.
 It happens when the body is taken care of from the inside out… through nourishment, movement, and addressing stored stress and trauma.

You’re not broken. You’ve been unsupported.

Does this sound like your experience?

01/25/2026

I remember two years ago laughing at this sign.
Like… who would do that?

It never crossed my mind that I could handle, or even belong, anywhere near this black diamond trail.

But on Friday, I stood at the edge, looked down, and thought, I can do this.

Many trails. Many turns. Days accumulated on the famed Ice Coast.
This time, when I looked down the trail, fear wasn’t the loudest voice anymore.

It took me a solid ten minutes.
It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t graceful.
But I wasn’t afraid to try.

And that’s the thing.

So many things we once couldn’t fathom, things that felt impossible or “not for people like us,” slowly become possible when we commit to the process. One day at a time. One turn at a time.

Most of the transformation happens quietly. The needle moves so slowly you barely notice it in the day to day. Until one day, you’re standing at the top of something that once intimidated you… and you realize your mindset has changed.

Whether it’s a ski trail, a personal challenge, or becoming a better version of yourself, progress isn’t usually loud or dramatic.

But it’s real. And it shows up when you’re finally willing to look over the edge and say, I can do this.

01/20/2026

Can we all stop pretending that 2016 was awesome?

I love to reminisce as much as the next person but we have a tendency to romanticize the past.

& social media would love us to believe that we’re always happy, always successful, always a comedian, and always having the best times of our lives…. But j/k lol.

When I look back at 2016, I see a lot of happy moments, growth moments, but I don’t always like the person I was, if I’m being honest. Especially looking back.. I’ve held up a mirror, and it wasn’t pretty.

We all have blind spots. You don’t know what you don’t know. That’s why therapy, spiritual practice, and honest self-reflection matter… they help surface what we can’t see on our own.

If we’re being honest, what does looking back on 2016 teach you about yourself?

It’s an invitation to reminisce but also to reflect. If we romanticize seasons that weren’t actually that great, do we ever give ourselves the chance to grow?

Growth starts with an honest conversation.

#2016

01/19/2026

If we don’t know what’s directing us, how can we understand ourselves and learn to change?

Core value identification and clarification is an eye opening process that can help you understand why you make the choices you do and better aligning with the person you want to become.

Example…

Jane is tired of feeling low energy and has started experiencing health problems. While she wants to feel better, health is not one of her core values. Instead, her values prioritize comfort, convenience, and social time. As a result, her daily choices often include quick meals, late nights, skipped workouts, and little time for rest or movement.

Over time, these choices add up. Jane feels frustrated with her energy and health, but her actions don’t support long-term well-being.

When Jane begins to identify health as a core value, her decisions start to shift. She still values comfort and connection, but now she plans ahead, moves her body consistently, and makes choices that align with how she wants to feel. Her energy improves because her actions are finally aligned with her values.

If you’ve made it this far, congrats! If not, journal this exercise and see what comes up.

01/11/2026

“It’s going to take a village.

You know the saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’ Well, it takes a village to create a full and thriving life for us adults too.

But the village will not happen by accident.”
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Creating partnership and community with others is the way we’re wired to live. As entrepreneurs, we share a special purpose, a dream, and often trials that most will never face or understand.

These gym owners feel like friends and deep confidants to me, even though I’ve only encountered them twice in my life so far.

This group, over the last year, has helped my business grow, my leadership grow, and has provided examples of what your life and business can look like if you continue this work.

Each time, I’m left thirsty for more and reinvigorated to improve in these areas. God has instilled this purpose on my heart, and He has blessed me with these people and this group to help me continue to see it through.

01/09/2026

Building something meaningful requires space to think, regulate, and actually listen to yourself.

Entrepreneurship isn’t just strategy and execution… it’s nervous system work, clarity, and choosing intention over constant urgency.

12/08/2025

Knowing when to push and when to slow down is an art… but the body requires rest to function well and truly get the results you’re looking for.

If rest feels uncomfortable, that’s a sign you need more of it.

12/03/2025

Fitness is self-care but not when it becomes the place you go to avoid what you’re feeling.

Not when it’s rooted in guilt, pressure, or the need to prove something.

Not when you’re running from emotions, or trying to shrink your body to feel worthy.

When self-care is intentional, mindful, and done from a place of care… it’s transformative.

It’s movement that helps you come home to yourself.

Not run away from yourself.

11/11/2025

If you’ve been praying for people who lift you in faith — they’re here.

RISE is a faith-led community event blending fellowship and fitness.

It’s for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual life, connect with others walking a similar path, and get active in honor of the body God has gifted us. Move with purpose and faith this Fall and Winter.

Upcoming Dates:
November 14 at 6pm
December 12 at 6pm

📍Shelton Athletics
750 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton, CT

All are welcome. Ages 18+. All levels. No pre-registration needed.

10/11/2025

Lately, I’ve really had to take a hard look at how I’m spending my working hours. I kept wondering why I never had time to actually work ON my business, and it finally hit me that I needed an audit.

Turns out, I’m still seeing around 8 clients a day most days. I was expecting myself to create, plan, and grow while operating at a pace that just isn’t realistic.

I’m still finishing up my counseling internship hours, (thankfully only three more weeks left) and I’ve been hesitant to cut back on one-on-one sessions because of finances. But I realized something had to give if I wanted to make space for the bigger vision.

So I started scheduling “working hours” first before loading my calendar with clients. I haven’t been perfect with it, but even carving out about five hours this past week has been a game-changer. That time is where I get to zoom out, think clearly, and create direction.

Today was one of the most inspiring workdays I’ve had in a long time, and I didn’t spend a single hour inside my gym before 3pm. On a simple little day trip, my brain was firing with ideas, clarity, and purpose. Everything I thought about tied back to building a stronger community and becoming a better leader.

I feel inspired, grounded, and re-energized.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or disconnected from your purpose, maybe it’s time for your own audit. Look at where your hours are going and whether they align with what really matters to you.

09/27/2025

You don’t know what you don’t know.

In March, I took a leap, investing in myself and my business, and joined an amazing group at . I wanted to become better for our gym, our community, and myself. I never really imagined being a gym owner (and honestly never thought it was something I’d do), but I knew deep down it was part of my purpose here on earth.

After 15+ years of helping others with their fitness, nutrition, and business management, I felt like a natural fit in many ways. But the truth is, there was still SO much I didn’t know. These past 7 months with TBB have been transformative, not only for the growth of the business, but also for my own personal growth.

At the end of July, I was invited into this very special group of people at TBB who are doing big things in the industry and in their own lives. They are just as on fire for life, for entrepreneurship, and for helping others as I am, and it’s been inspiring to be part of that energy.

This has been a season of stretching in so many ways, between counseling internship and business ownership. I’ve walked into situations and spaces that have pushed me to expand my knowledge, broaden my circles of influence, and rethink what I believe is possible. And honestly—it’s been uncomfortable.

This experience was no different. I’m the little fish in the pond right now, and I love it. It’s uncomfortable, confusing, and overwhelming at times- but I know I’m exactly where I need to be.

Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming, for engaging in thought-provoking conversations, and for making me feel supported in the entrepreneur/gym owner space—a space where I have often felt alone.

I know God has so much more in store for me, and I’m ready to lean in, stretch, and trust.

08/11/2025

Remember when Instagram was just you, me, and the beauty we saw in the world?

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