Letting Go of the ‘Old Me’ — and Why Healing Feels So Damn Weird

No one talks about the part of healing that feels like mourning your own ghost. Let’s be honest:Healing isn’t always light pouring in through the window while you drink lemon water and romanticize your journal.Sometimes it’s dead quiet. Sometimes it’s sobbing on the bathroom floor.Sometimes it’s waking up and not recognizing yourself anymore — and…

The Foundational Guide to Running: My Top Tips for Runners (New and Returning) Who Want to Actually Enjoy It

How I Went from Barely Running a half Mile to a Half Marathon in 6 Months (Without Hating My Life) Running looks easy — until you actually start running. Trust me, I’ve been there. When I first laced up my running shoes, I couldn’t make it even a half mile without feeling like my lungs…

Top 3 Fitness Tools for Beginners (That Are Worth Buying)

No fluff—just the staples that make working out from home easier, safer, and way more doable. Let’s be honest: starting a home workout routine can feel like stepping into a black hole of fitness gadgets, trends, and $300 “systems” promising a six-pack in six minutes. From pastel ankle weights to vibrating foam rollers with Bluetooth…

The Truth About Carbs, Fats, and Protein: What You Really Need to Know

Let’s get something straight: food is not the enemy. In fact, if you’ve ever been confused by conflicting headlines or trendy diet rules telling you to cut this, ban that, or survive off air and lemon water—you’re not alone. I’ve been in the health and fitness space for 10 years, both academically and professionally, and…