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Walking is one of my favourite things to do. Sometimes I walk alone. Sometimes with my husband. Sometimes with friends. Less often now — but still treasured — with my daughter. Each version offers something different. When I walk by myself, something settles. My body starts moving and, without forcing it, my mind begins to process. Things that have been swirling — half-formed thoughts, decisions I’ve been avoiding, emotions I haven’t quite named — start to untangle. I don’t t

Every year around this time, we’re encouraged to set New Year’s resolutions. Big goals. Bold promises. Declarations that this  will be the year everything finally changes. And yet, most of us already know how that story usually ends. Resolutions tend to set us up for failure because they assume the issue is a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpower. They ask us to do more  and try harder  without ever looking at the environment we’re trying to grow in. Instead of resolut

I don’t know if astrology is your thing — but hear me out. Recently, I came across a post about 2025 being the Year of the Snake  in the Chinese zodiac. And yes, it was on Instagram, so feel free to raise an eyebrow. But the message stopped me mid-scroll in a way very few things do these days. The Year of the Snake is said to be about shedding, transition, and renewal . About letting go of what no longer fits so that something wiser, more aligned, and more honest can take its

Let’s be honest — mid-life can feel like you’re holding seventeen spinning plates while riding a unicycle through a storm. Work. Family. Responsibilities. Hormones doing the cha-cha. And somewhere in there, you’re meant to “look after yourself.” Some days, it’s a win just getting through the day without biting someone’s head off. Other days, you might surprise yourself and feel like you’ve actually got your sh*t together. And then, without warning, that wave of exhaustion rol

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the classic advice, “Stand up straight!”, I feel you. But lately, I’ve been exploring posture in a way...

Let’s cut the fluff and talk about the real  work. The kind that happens behind the eyes of the woman who always has it together. The man...

Let me start by saying: I don’t have it all figured out. I’m still doing the work. Still navigating the chaos of everyday life, trying to...

After over two decades of martial arts training, you’d think I’d have it all figured out when it comes to personal safety. Punches,...

Have you ever felt your heart race, your breath quicken, and your body either tense up or want to run when something catches you off...

When it comes to personal safety, the most powerful weapon we have isn't necessarily the punches we throw—it’s the awareness we carry...