The holidays are fast approaching and, for many of us, this means great food, lots of alcohol, awkward political discussions (especially this year), and the dynamic family drama that seems unique to our clan and yet tends to be thematic across all of humanity. Maybe it’s always been this way, but it feels like somewhere…

We need to talk about our bodies. Sometimes the universe sends you a sign in the form of a wave of discussions, and this one has been mine. Since Friday, I have spent time with maybe five women total. In that time, three  of them (three different women–if that’s not a sign, I don’t know…

In light of all of the online comments I’ve seen recently regarding the upcoming presidential elections, what to do with refugees, and Target bathrooms, I’ve been meditating a lot on the sense of power and anonymity that accompanies an “online presence.” Studies show that people are more outspoken from behind the keyboard and that, naturally,…

Sometimes, it’s too much. I know that, as a species, we’ve been hurting each other for a long, long time. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to elevate ourselves by reducing other people. Sometimes, we reduce them to nothing. There’s been another shooting. This time, at a social services office that helps adults with…

For those of you who like to read my blog posts, I had the honor of being a guest blogger over on the Pure Health Performance site. It’s not necessarily fitness focused, but more on making the most of YOUR life! I would be honored if you’d check it out!

I am, at this moment, inspired to write, but that inspiration is met with a complete lack of content. It’s as if I’m desperate to draw a masterpiece and have the charcoal and the paper but nothing to draw. I can’t promise this will make it anywhere, but I’m going to start it anyway, just in case something…

Trainer Cassey Ho, owner of Blogilates, created this video to show that, even as a fitness instructor, no one is immune to body shaming and the “perfect” ideal. This is something I personally struggle with, even still. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a difficult relationship with my body. Growing up, binge…