I think about my body every day. Likely you do too—we live in our bodies, after all. If, like me, you’ve dealt with health challenges, you might think about your body critically or without much kindness. I’ve worked hard to build more compassion for my body. I don’t always succeed. But every small win, every
At almost 61, I’m still open to love — but I no longer wait for it to validate me. Here we are again, Valentine’s Day. I’m not a big holiday person, never have been. Likely because my childhood was complicated and difficult, and holidays usually left me feeling confused, left out, and disconnected — in
On organizing, illness, privilege, and choosing hope anyway. The sun is out today, the last day of January 2026. This morning I was walking my dog, Sam, as the sun rose and streaked the sky in breathtaking orange and pink. I found myself thanking Mother Earth for her glory and for the gift of those
Health fluctuates. Energy fluctuates. Motivation fluctuates. That isn’t a flaw in the system — it is the system.
Thanks for reading my Race Plan for the Loony Challenge that I did as part of the TCM Marathon Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5. Writing a Race Plan is something I go into detail about in my book Extreme Healing: Reclaim Your Life + Learn To Love Your Body. Having a
I am running the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Loony, which means on Saturday, October 4th I am running a 10K race at 7:15am and a 5K race at 8:45am. Then on Sunday, October 5th I am running the Twin Cities 10-mile race which goes from downtown Minneapolis to the State Capitol in Saint Paul. On