Tired of letting self-doubt, old habits and fear keep you isolated and stuck in a rut of negative self-talk and self-limiting beliefs? I can relate! Sometimes I find myself asking: “What’s wrong with me? Why do I seem to be the only one who struggles?” I wonder what superpower the people that I admire have…Read more »
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How to Respond Powerfully When You Feel Attacked
Do you let yourself get riled up when you feel attacked or in conflict with someone? You’re main response may be to dominate or be dominated. Both of those options can leave you feeling angry, disempowered and incomplete. Instead of getting overwhelmed with emotion, going on the defensive, and stewing over it for hours, there’s…Read more »
3 Healthy Habits Under 5 Minutes
Is your health worth 5 minutes of your time? We all have excuses for why we can’t do things and lack of time may be the biggest one, next to lack of money. It’s not; however, about enough time, but about prioritizing your time. Your health is like a bank account with compounding interest. What…Read more »
How to Survive Inside
Some people assume that tips on how to survive outside in the wilderness are more important than tips on how to survive inside. I mean, we’ve engineered our indoor environment to be comfortable and optimized for survival and longevity. Right? The reality is that our bodies and minds adjust very well outside and that engineered…Read more »
Self-Worth Risk or Comfort?
“If you charge that much I won’t work with you anymore.” Was she really going to fire me? That’s bold, I thought. “Because you’re worth way more than that.” I could sense her frustration with me and I knew this was a crux moment. Just like the determining moments on the river, the trail or…Read more »
3 Tips to Help Your Body Deal with Overindulging
Just ate something you love, but now feel heavy, bloated and lethargic? I get it. I’ve been there too! Luckily I have some very effective strategies that help my body more effectively process rich, sweets and salty foods. In this vlog I’m sharing them with you just in time for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The…Read more »
Your Social Media VS Your Real Life
“Is your social media representative of your real life?” That was the question asked by a friend last week. I thought it was a compelling question worth answering in a blog. I figure if she had that question then others who follow my social media probably do too. Instead of write about it I did…Read more »
How to Advocate for Yourself
Do better. That’s what I wrote to the organizers. They had removed me from the speaker schedule without communicating. For a very brief moment I considered resigning myself to the fact that I would no longer be presenting. I have a long history of advocating for myself in the world of paddlesports. It’s uncomfortable, vulnerable…Read more »
What Makes You Feel Vulnerable?
This is what I was afraid of. I’d put myself out there just to look stupid. It. Was. Terrifying. What makes you feel vulnerable? You know, that sinking feeling of resistance in your gut, followed by a drawing in and shutting down? At least that’s the feeling I got when my business coach asked me…Read more »
3 Ways to Comfort Without Sweet Treats
Ever notice the abundance of sweet treats in airport stores? That’s no coincidence. Sweat treats pacify our feelings of stress and anxiety. According to Ayurveda, sweet taste is grounding and heavy, and food companies know this! They know that sugar triggers the reward center in the brain, releasing opioids and dopamine. It makes us feel…Read more »