Your limiting beliefs may be the thing blocking your dreams not your circumstances. Ouch, that’s the truth you might not want to hear! Do you let yourself dream big?Do you set goals that stretch you?Or does fear creep in and stop you before you start? Maybe this sounds familiar: You set a goal but then […]
You know those midlife moments when you look around your life and think, “How did I get here? And is this really it?” For me, one of those moments happened in the kitchen of the home I thought I’d grow old in. I’d just unloaded the dishwasher. I was standing in a space I’d decorated […]
Side note: Real talk from a coach who had to break down before she could rise. The First Vision Looked Beautiful — But It Wasn’t Aligned A Midlife Women’s Retreat That Started as an Escape This isn’t the retreat story you’re probably expecting. Back in 2019, I started coming up with an idea about a […]
“Boundaries aren’t about keeping people out. They’re about protecting what matters most inside.” I used to think boundaries were harsh. Rigid. Like putting up a big “No Trespassing” sign that screamed: stay out. But now I know better. Boundaries are not walls. They’re invitations. They invite peace, presence, and alignment. They say: This is who […]
Letting Go Is Strength Training for the Soul I recently flew back to Texas—a place that holds decades of memories, race medals, worn-in training gear, and chapters of who I used to be. But this time, I wasn’t there for a race, a speaking gig, or even a coaching event.I was there to let go. […]
It happened again last week. Someone on social commented that I looked “too thin.”Another person accused me of Photoshopping my abs.Someone even suggested I must be starving myself. Let me be clear: I lift heavy. I eat plenty. I nourish my body, my mindset, and my nervous system. I rest. I surf. I strength train. […]
Life often brings us unexpected changes, from the end of relationships to the loss of loved ones, empty nests, or career shifts. These transitions can feel overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to turn next. If you’re navigating one of these major life changes, know that you’re not alone and that there are ways to […]
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” I used this quote in my UW Whitewater Commencement speech, and it occurred to me that the change can be horrifying for many of us, but it’s inevitable. How Can You Make a Change? I talked briefly about how to make a […]
Expressing gratitude can sometimes feel challenging. Often, it’s tangled with emotions like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, or insecurity. Why? Because admitting we’ve needed someone’s help can feel humbling. However, showing gratitude isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a reflection of strength and respect. Gratitude builds trust, deepens relationships, and fosters mutual appreciation. When you embrace an attitude […]
Today is a special day for me, and I wanted to share this story with you. It was Time On December 7th, I celebrate three years of being sober. I wasn’t a drunk or had a drinking problem, but I didn’t need to hit rock bottom to choose to change. I wasn’t liking who I […]
Why a Community is Important during Tough Times My Perspective: “Community—it builds the heart, the mind, and the soul.” ~ Me from my book, “Self Motivation Strategies for Women.” As humans, we learn how crucially important it is to be around other people, whether in the office, hanging with friends at the gym, meeting new […]
