Fitness

Hello Empowered Humans! Recently, during a trip to Maui, I learned an important lesson about disconnecting. I put my phone in what I thought was a dry bag… it wasn’t. That’s how my phone went for a swim, leaving me unexpectedly unplugged for the rest of the trip. While I initially panicked about losing photos and videos, what I gained from the experience was far more valuable: the joy of [...]

Opportunity awaits in the unknown. Greetings Empowered Humans! Have you ever found yourself in a high-anxiety situation, waiting for a test result, a job interview call, or an answer to something life-changing? It’s that liminal space—the in-between—where so many of us struggle to feel grounded. Add to that the curveball life throws when, after putting yourself out there and making a big change, opportunities suddenly start appearing from unexpected places. [...]

Into the woods we go... Hello Empowered Community, This week has me buzzing with excitement—I’m kicking off calls with several new clients who snagged one of my 6 spots to help me earn my NBHWC coaching hours. It’s been amazing reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones who are ready to prioritize their health and wellness goals. Watching this community grow and support each other is one of the [...]

Perception is everything.... Hello Empowered Community, First, thank you to everyone who reached out after last week’s email and post. Opening up about my journey and my fight for women to stop shrinking and start showing up in their power was vulnerable—and I won’t lie, it was scary. It’s hard to admit that I’ve stumbled, fallen, and struggled, or to stand up for others and speak out against the pressures we [...]

For her... This was me—right around the time puberty hit, probably 11 or 12 years old. I was strong, full of potential, and loved playing softball. But this was also when I started to learn to hate my changing body. The world around me seemed to have a lot to say about who I should be, how I should look, and how I should fit into a mold that never [...]

Greetings Empowered People! It always seems like just when you're hitting your stride in your fitness routine, something happens—you get sick, sore, or injured. This is not uncommon, and there are scientific and behavioral reasons behind it. When you're pushing yourself physically, you're putting stress on your body, which can lead to breakdowns if not balanced with proper recovery. The immune system can also weaken from overexertion, making you more [...]

Hello Empowered Humans! I hope this message finds you thriving and deep in some summer fun! Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s essential for achieving long-term success in our health and fitness goals: consistency. But wait—before you start thinking consistency means boring routines, let’s add a twist of excitement, and that imperative personal flair! The Many Faces of Consistency When we think of consistency, we might [...]