What Keto Looks Like

Happy National Keto Day! My husband and I have been on Keto for eight years. I need to be on Keto for life for health reasons because I have several underlying conditions that are treated by the Keto... ...more

Keto ,Personal Stories &Resilience

January 05, 20262 min read

What Keto Looks Like

Winter is a Strategy

I have a client who takes that a bit further. For her, winter is a time of hibernating and information gathering. She spends the time around New Year’s figuring out her goals, but she doesn’t start wo... ...more

Resilience ,Intentionality &Time Management

January 03, 20262 min read

Winter is a Strategy

Flow State Comes Later

The sweet spot for entering Flow State is an activity that requires 4% more skill than you currently have. This means you must rise to the occasion. Unfortunately, this also means that frustration is... ...more

Resilience ,Flow State

December 18, 20252 min read

Flow State Comes Later

No Flow Without Frustration

“You’re better with tonfa than I was at your rank,” my Sensei recently said. “I think it’s a natural weapon for you.” “Natural? Remember my first day with them?” I asked, “How much I cried?” ...more

Martial Arts ,Personal Stories Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Flow State

December 17, 20252 min read

No Flow Without Frustration

Resilience is a Trainable Practice

Hey! Guess what? I’m going to be a guest on a podcast! My topic of conversation will be: “How to keep training through chaos—when your life and/or your body is falling apart.” ...more

Martial Arts ,My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories &Resilience

December 08, 20251 min read

Resilience is a Trainable Practice

Thanksgiving 2025

Normally I would write a post about all the wonderful things I’m thankful for this year. But honestly, 2025 was brutal. Two injuries to my right leg thwarted my plans for my martial arts and growing... ...more

Martial Arts ,Resilience &Failure

November 26, 20251 min read

Thanksgiving 2025
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