Lessons learned as I reach my forty-second trip around the sun.

With so many things I wish I knew as a kid, one of the most important is prioritizing the care of your body by managing nutrition, exercise and injury.

What wellness means to me and how I keep my body in shape.

My newfound obsession with protein shakes and gym shoes (and the daily struggle). Staying fit in your 30s and 40s feels like upgrading from sprinting to smart endurance: workouts are less about proving anything and more about moving well, recovering intentionally and stacking small habits that pay off. And it’s all the more challenging when you’re overcoming pain, injury and the unknown.

What it feels like to be in your mid-thirties: a season of gentle change and quiet revelation. The latter half of my thirties has unfurled into unexpected freedom — a soft, steady confidence that comes from finally knowing who you are and what you’ll no longer compromise on.