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My Migraine Story
If you’re living with migraines, you know the feeling. That dreaded vice grip, the pulsing in your temples and pain in your eyes. That’s just what I experienced when I awoke the morning of my TED talk rehearsal. After taking my migraine medication, I was able to make...
A Kobe Bryant Tribute
Like so many others, we shed a lot of tears at our house yesterday. When I received the text from my best coaching friend, I was stunned, in disbelief and overwhelmed by sadness. Our heart's break for the families who've been shattered by this tragedy, for the other...
The Audacity of Goals
Goals and January 1 go hand in hand. While I'm not a New Year's resolution guy, I am a believer in reflecting on the previous twelve months in the form of a journaling exercise to begin each year. I love sharing this exercise with my twelve-year-old daughter. We are...
Pain Matters
I don't write these posts specifically for people with ankylosing spondylitis or migraines (though these folks certainly know the struggle). I write them for people experiencing any sort of pain. Pain is relative, it's a matter of perspective. Be it psychological or...
CDA Crossing ’19
After a restless night, the sky ablaze with lightning and thunder, we didn't know what to expect when we arrived to the lake shore at 6 AM. The skies were ominous, the water choppy and dark, and there was a nervous energy buzzing amongst all of the 2019 CDA Crossing...
A Special Ride
Disclaimer: I’m not entirely comfortable sharing my training stories and outdoor endeavors. It’s funny, because besides my daughter, my wife, my family, my dog, my desire to live a life in line with my core values, to make a contribution to the cause, to uncovering...
The Long Bridge
I missed my little shadow on this swim, but I'm sure grateful for the experience. It's always special being back in North Idaho, on the waters of my youth. It was a quick and dirty dash back to the panhandle for the Long Bridge Swim. I had three simple goals: 1)...
My A.S. Story
I recently had the good fortunate of connecting with the Spondylitis Association of America. They asked me to write a feature for their website called "My Story." In honor of World A.S. Day and A.S. Month I wanted to share. I hope you all enjoy and find some...
It’s LIVE!!! TEDx | The Healing Power of Rituals and Routines
We just received word yesterday that my TEDx talk is live on YouTube. I'm excited to share this with all of you audacious souls. We’re hopeful that this talk can inspire, uplift and help a lot of people. If it resonates with you, please spread the word. The Healing...
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