I try my best to walk my talk. On the outside, I think I pull it off pretty well. But let’s be real—I’m human. I have my moments. The things I know I shouldn’t eat, the broken promises to myself, those things I know I could be better at. Still, for the most part, I […]
Surf’s up Mama, there’s no still water here
I was chatting with a friend the other day, and she mentioned something she’d read about “waiting for the calm.” You know—the magical moment when everything slows down, the to-do list is complete, and you finally get to breathe. Except… what if that calm never really comes? Especially in certain seasons of life—like the one […]
Look Up: The Magic You Miss While Scrolling
I’ll be the first to admit it—I spend way too much time on my phone. Like, embarrassing amounts. Between filming reels for Burn Boot Camp, scrolling for creative inspo, watching tap dance videos (because apparently, I’ve decided to become a tap dancer in my spare time), saving ideas to keep toddlers busy, and trying to […]
Leadership: The Muscle I Didn’t Know I Had
Whew. It’s been a minute since I’ve written anything longer than a to do list. Life has been… lifing. You know, the usual combo platter of world chaos, kid chaos, and trying not to spiral over things I can’t control (which is a full-time job in itself). But recently, I did a thing. A big […]
Because Adulting is Hard: How to Find Joy in the Ordinary
Things have been a little wild, haven’t they? Between the constant news cycle—trying to stay informed without losing our sanity—and this time change that has all of us, kids and adults alike, walking around like confused zombies, it’s a lot. And yet, we keep going. We wake up, tackle the day, care for our families, […]
When the World Feels Out of Control, Choose Kindness
There’s a saying my son repeats with certainty every week at story time: Be the tide that lifts all boats. Be the lighthouse in the storm. Be the candle in the darkness. And most important of all, BE YOU. It always amazes me how effortlessly he recites it. And honestly? It sticks with me, too. […]
Press Pause: Small Moments that Make a Big Difference
I often find myself replying to a text from a friend starting with, “I don’t know where the day went…” and honestly, I feel like that happens a lot. One minute, I’m up before 5 AM to squeeze in a workout, and the next thing I know, it’s mid-afternoon, and I’m finally getting around to […]
Surfing the Chaos: Self-regulation in Stressful Times
If you’ve turned on the news, scrolled through your phone, or simply live in the U.S., you know things are … a bit chaotic right now. Living in the D.C. area, I see firsthand how many people are directly affected by the whirlwind of executive orders and policy shifts rolling out. Immigration changes, government jobs […]
Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times
It’s the day after another Presidential Inauguration—phew, here we go again! Yesterday marked a significant moment in history, as it always does, and today, the world keeps turning. While leading my crew at Burn Boot Camp through a grueling three-minute wall sit (sorry, not sorry!), I lightened the mood with some Presidential Inaugural Trivia. Did […]
Phases of Strength: A Fitness Journey Fueled by Passion and Perseverance
Because of all our snow days this week, I did a few home workouts while things were still shut down. I even recorded one and posted it online. Not exactly my forte, but as a trainer, I felt like I should. Instagram reels and I are still getting acquainted—technology and I are on a first-name […]