PinnedMember-onlyShifting from Why Me to Why Not Me?This is a true story of moving from why me to why not me We begin with the sad part of my story. I am twelve years old, away from home, crying in a campsite bathroom, asking the world to pause…Self Improvement5 min read
Jan 7Member-onlyThe Gear I Use to PodcastMy favorite podcast equipment I get asked almost daily what gear should I use for podcasting? You can podcast with just a phone, but if you’re wondering what I use then read below. I picked this gear after years of podcasting, consulting with technical experts, and trying a lot of…Podcasting4 min read
Jan 5Member-onlyA Message for Parents of a Disabled ChildPlease know that I love my life. I am grateful to be born different with severe bilateral clubfoot impacting my lower limbs. I didn’t always feel that way. Know that my heart is with you because I do understand the struggles and I can empathize with your feelings. Please hear…Disability1 min read
Dec 30, 2021Member-onlyThe Issue is that You Believe Your Life Shouldn’t Have ProblemsThe issue is that you believe your life shouldn’t have problems. This isn’t an original idea, but it’s an idea that many struggle to accept. Are you a ‘why me?’ type of person? Do you believe your life should be problem-free? Or maybe you don’t believe that your life should…Self Improvement2 min read
Dec 14, 2021Member-onlyThe Healing Powers of Forest BathingForest bathing will change your life It’s summertime in the dense woods of western Pennsylvania. I begin cruising down this large uneven hill. I am dodging trees, thorns and other plant life. I take a leap and grab onto a vine, swing a…Mindfulness5 min read
Nov 17, 2021Member-onlyOpt Out and Reclaim Your LifeI opted out of a bunch of stuff and my life got better. My schedule was full of responsibilities. I had a bunch of social commitments I didn’t want to attend. My email inbox was loaded with stuff like offers from TV streaming companies, auto loan companies and credit…Minimalism4 min read
Oct 29, 2021Member-onlyLetting Go of Sentimental ItemsAre you ready to focus on decluttering your sentimental items? My grandmother was in many ways my closest friend and when she died it was difficult for me to move forward. I grew up spending a good portion of…Minimalism5 min read
Oct 22, 2021Member-onlyEssentialism: Doing More With LessIf you don’t prioritize your life then someone else will prioritize it for you. Have you experienced days, weeks or even longer of feeling completely overwhelmed by the stuff you need to do? Have you said yes to doing…Minimalism4 min read
Sep 30, 2021Member-onlyDeclutter Your Life with The Minimalist Practice of a Packing PartyA packing party changed my life The practices and ideas of essentialism and minimalism is something I’ve attempted to incorporate the past seven years. About six years ago our family downsized our entire house and moved 2,000 plus miles…Self Improvement3 min read
Aug 9, 2021Member-onlyIt’s Not Your Business What Others Think About YouSo stop forcing your views on others An iPhone camera is covertly aimed at my legs. The guy behind the counter aiming his iPhone is pretending to send a text, but he’s actually taking pictures of my beat-up skinny legs. This situation is unmistakable. I’ve been here a few hundred…Self Imrovement4 min read