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Running from Mexico to Germany with my Dad
A lot of my memories at theme parks involve running, but this one was different. My dad and I ran across the world to save our souvenirs, but that isn’t what treasure I got that day.
Running with Asthma: Everything You Need to Know
Running with asthma may seem impossible. But as an asthmatic, I promise you can become a runner if you know these three things when you start!
Mental Health is a Juggling Act
Y'all probably know I've dealt with anxiety and depression and Type 2 bipolar disorder for a few years now (well, diagnosed at least). To say that those issues have caused some issues in my life is an understatement. Everything has been affected -- from my...
If Happiness is a Skill, I Need to Train Harder
Happiness is not an emotion. Happiness is not something you get rewarded with by checking off the right boxes. No, happiness is a skill. Happiness is a choice.
Fear Is Not The Mind-killer. Grief Is.
Frank Herbert got it all wrong. The Bene Gesserit sisterhood in Dune taught us all that Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. Paul used the mantra as he approached Shai Hulud and other challenges. Many other characters also...
Be Freaking Nice to Each Other
It is up to us to be beacons of compassion and kindness. We have to be freaking nice to each other, and here are some ways you can practice.
How to Be Healthy During a Gaming Binge Like the Battle for Azeroth Launch (S1E3)
It’s cool to play games for hours on end. But a lot of the time, we feel bad because we don’t move or because we eat garbage. It doesn’t have to be that way
Let’s Talk About Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Care
We need to talk about mental health. There's too much of a stigma attached to anxiety, depression, and the personality disorders. If any one of us is out of shape physically, we seek outside help for it. We go to the doctor, hire a personal trainer, or pop some...
For the Alliance! Or Maybe the Horde!
I bit the bullet and bought Battle for Azeroth, the newest expansion for World of Warcraft. I wasn’t planning to go back to the game this time, but old habits die hard, and I have friends to make it a healthy, fun experience.
Don’t Write for Free (and Other Lessons I’ve Learned from Blogging)
I’ve been blogging for a decade, and I have learned enough the hard way that I want to share some of the lessons I’ve learned from blogging during that time.
S1E1 – How Harry Potter Helped Me Lose 150 Pounds
This is the obligatory “get to know you” episode of the new Geek Fitness Podcast. I talk about how I lost 150 pounds because of Harry Potter
Letting Go and Enjoying a runDisney Star Wars Weekend
Almost a decade ago, I didn’t get to enjoy the Star Wars weekend I attended. This year, I went back for the runDisney Star Wars Weekend and totally did.