This blog is about the line between accountability and control. We often invite partners into our health journeys to keep us on track, but what happens when that support turns into micromanagement? In this letter, we explore a relationship that has become a bit too codependent, and why it might be time to start trusting your intuition again
The Myth of a Stress-Free Life
If you’ve ever felt like you’d like to win the lottery, quit your job, and sip cocktails on the beach as your new profession, this blog post is for you. While completely eliminating stress from our lives sounds nice, the truth is we need stress to learn, grow, and evolve. The answer to the stress in our lives is not to run away from it, but to think creatively about how to manage it. More ideas inside!
Why the Nike Boston Marathon Sign Sparked Viral Outrage: A Coaching Perspective
When Nike put up a sign in Boston saying Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated, the internet freaked out. Many saw it as elitist. I thought it was a joke. But the reaction proves something deeper about how we tie our identity to external validation. If this offended you, I’d love for you to read my perspective on why you are the boss of your own running journey.
My Screen time Experiment: I Coach This and I Still Messed It Up
If you read my posts and assume I have it all figured out or do things perfectly, you would be mistaken. I understand why. It’s easy to look at a health and fitness coach and assume they have it all together. But I am human, too. I like sushi, ice cream, and chocolate. I miss workouts and sleep in. Lately, I’ve been running a real-world experiment on my own screen time habits, and it didn't exactly go to plan. Here is what happened when I tried to follow my own advice and why "knowing" is so different from "doing."
Beyond The Pantry Clean Out: Shaping Your Environment for Success (Part 2)
When we think about changing our habits, we usually start with the kitchen. But the world around us is much bigger than what is in our cabinets. Our environment is made up of different layers, from the items we keep within arm's reach to the digital spaces we scroll through and the people we spend our time with. In Part 2, we look at how to shape these outer layers so that making the healthy choice becomes the easiest path for your brain to follow.