I’m 25 days out from a half-marathon race I haven’t been training for. Monster Mountain at mile 1.7 😳 And yet, I’m strangely confident. Have you ever committed to something you weren’t ready for and then didn’t give enough time to? As the days dwindle down, I’m reminded that consistent movement builds a foundation for spontaneous adventures. When you build movement into your life you can be ready to do things on a whim and tap into those benefits. Even though my run mileage has only brought...
13 days ago • 3 min read
I’ve talked about building a walking habit over the last year or so, and I’ve finally put my method all together in one place. As part of my “Get Thriving” Community, I wanted to share it with you! You’ll get The Daily Walk Blueprint, my simple, proven, 5-step system that shows you exactly how to build a walking practice that fits your real life PLUS 5 days of email support to help you overcome obstacles, stay consistent, and finally build the energy you need to do more epic shit with your...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The number of times I have created something and then didn’t put it out there because I didn’t believe it was good enough is absolutely absurd. The need to be perfect, to have things done to such a high standard, often means I stop before I even start. I know that there are certain methods of creating that bring me joy, but sometimes, when I sit down to do them, the ugly ego voice in my head won’t let me work without a constant onslaught of words, “This will never be good enough, you have no...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
In doing research on how to have better more efficient launches, I discovered something fascinating: the same methodology Fortune 500 companies use to build billion-dollar products can transform your health habits. Srum methodology helps teams work towards a common goal. Like habit building, this project management framework starts with the end in mind. You decide on the vision and what you want to accomplish before making a task list. Each Quarter [a time box with multiple sprints], you meet...
2 months ago • 4 min read
I’ve sketched in my sketchbook 7 times this month. That may not seem like a lot, but compared to last year - where I sketched 15 times over the entire year, that’s a 641% increase in sketching so far! 7 times in 23 days. It’s really not a lot. But it’s a start. Each of those days required a concerted effort. I took out my sketchbook, sat down, and drew something for a period of time. I had to take time out of my busy day. I had to turn off all distractions and focus on the task. I had to set...
2 months ago • 2 min read
This is me checking in on your New Year’s Resolutions. How are you doing? Today is the day most people give up on their New Year resolutions when the new energy starts to wear off and the motivation falters and wanes. Now is the time I lean into the systems I’ve put in place to support the new habits I’m building. The first step is deciding on a specific behavior that will move you toward your goal and getting clear on your motivational drivers. What most people miss is that they really don’t...
3 months ago • 2 min read
I’m writing to you with a very, very heavy heart. My city of Los Angeles is burning; the hills and trails I’ve been running and cycling for the past 15 years are being ravaged. Many friend’s homes have been lost, and people have evacuated. After the heaviness of 2024 - the genocide that continues in Gaza, and what we already know is to come in 2025, a racist buffoon soon to come into office, trans, gay, and women’s rights being revoked - I am sad. I’ve been thinking a lot about who am I to...
3 months ago • 2 min read
I see this every New Year: A client shows up to their onboarding call, eyes bright with determination. They’ve emptied out their pantry of every “bad” food in favor of fresh-cut veggies, splurged $200 on some new LuLu leggings, and meticulously planned their new 5 am workout routine. I’ve felt that excitement, that rush of believing “this time will be different.” But here’s the thing: two weeks later, the strict meal plan will be abandoned, the early morning alarm snoozed, and the workout...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I got called out by a friend at Friendsgiving. I was talking about the Pumpkin Spice Maple Pecan cheesecake I had made from scratch and how it probably would have been better with a maple pecan drizzle, but I couldn’t be bothered to take the time to do that because the glaze would be hot and then partially melt the cheesecake and then I would have to reset it in the fridge, and it would be a whole process. So I just didn’t. My friend laughed and said that the way I could put in the energy and...
4 months ago • 2 min read