Let me tell you about my week.

It started with a storm—literally.

Someone had warned me to move my car inside because hail was coming to Austin. I ignored it. No big deal, I thought.

But when I walked outside to finally move it I had realized I had left my sunroof open 😳 and opened my car door, it was like opening the door to a fish tank, with some hail sprinkled in. My seats were soaked. Everything was flooded.

I honestly laughed for a second as I drove my car to the underground lot....def a bit frustrated with myself..

Just when I thought I had shaken it off, I got into my (still-damp) car the next day… and realized one of my tires was flat.

And then.. I honestly let it ruin my day..

Not just the moment.
Not just the morning.
But the whole damn day.

Because I had plans. I had a to-do list. I had energy. And then life interrupted.

And the truth? I let the flat tire and flooded seats dictate how I felt. I gave away my power. I spiraled into irritation and disappointment.

But he...

Recently, I found myself stuck in a cycle of self-doubt that felt impossible to escape. My business wasn't flowing, my goals seemed distant, and I was drowning in negative thinking. Sound familiar?

The Turning Point

I realized I'd stopped doing something crucial – visualizing my perfect day and believing in possibilities. When everything feels like a struggle, it's easy to lose hope. But I discovered a powerful approach to breaking through this mental fog.

My Three-Step Rescue Plan

1. Feel It, But Don't Live There

I gave myself 24 hours to fully experience my frustration. I journaled, talked to friends, and allowed myself to feel everything without judgment. The key? Setting a time limit so I didn't get permanently stuck.

2. Ground Yourself

During a walk with my dog, I started a simple grounding technique. I began naming everything I saw out loud – "tree," "bird," "water." It sounds silly, but it pulled me back to the present moment and broke my spiral of negative thinking.

I'm sitting in my hotel room in Nashville, feeling inspired after an incredible breathwork session today. You know those moments when clarity just hits you? That's what I want to share with you today—a simple but powerful concept that's been transforming both my clients' journeys and my own: checkpoints.

Here's what I've noticed with the high-achieving women in my programs: They show up consistently for weeks (sometimes getting four workouts in, sometimes only two), but they convince themselves they're not making progress because their consistency wasn't "perfect." Sound familiar?

This is exactly why checkpoints are non-negotiable in my fitness programs. We always begin with a strength test on day one—a practice I started years ago when I was falling out of love with working out. My friend Amanda and I would stay late at my gym and test different movements (kind of like an army PT test). We'd stay consistent with our training and then come back to those same tests weeks later to s...

 🎬 Every Character Evolves

You know how your favorite characters in a TV show never stay the same?
They start as one thing—the underdog, the go-getter, the comic relief—and over time, they shift. They break down. They get tested. They grow.

Because without that evolution… there’s no story.

It hit me recently: I’m a character in my own story. And my plot is changing.

🧬 Where It All Began

My story started in a lab coat—working 12-hour overnight shifts as a biochemist.
Running on Red Bulls and protein bars, sneaking in workouts at midnight just to feel like me again.

Until one day, a mentor changed everything.
She taught me how to take care of myself, fuel with purpose, and build belief from the inside out.

That moment rewrote the script.

I began helping others take their first step—getting stronger, moving better, and building real confidence.

💪 From Smaller to Stronger

That journey led me to American Ninja Warrior.

Suddenly, fitness wasn’t about aesthetics or competition.
It ...

I had one of those weeks. You know the kind—where everything you've been working on falls apart, and you feel like an absolute failure. I was sitting in my office, staring at the remnants of a project that completely flopped despite all my hard work, and I felt that familiar wave of disappointment wash over me.

But instead of spiraling, I stopped. I sat down and reflected on all the other times I've face-planted (sometimes literally) in my life. Like when I tore my ACL on American Ninja Warrior after training for years to get there. Or when I realized my gym wasn't financially sustainable despite the countless late nights I'd put into it.

Each time I thought my world was ending, but each time I got back up—and came back stronger.

That's when I remembered the quote that changed everything for me: "When one door closes, another one opens, but no one talks about the hallway in between." We're all familiar with those hallway moments—when one chapter has ended, but the next hasn't beg...

I'm coming to you today from the middle of what I call an "oh shit moment." You know the feeling—when everything you've been working toward seems to crumble right in front of you. My latest project completely flopped, and if I'm being honest, I feel like I'm failing big time.

But I stopped. I sat myself down and reflected on all the other times in my life when I felt exactly like this. The moments where I face-planted so hard in front of people and wasn't sure if I would ever get back up.

And you know what I realized? I always get back up. Every. Single. Time. Not only that, I always come back 10 times stronger.

The Hallway Between Doors

There's this quote that changed my perspective: "When one door closes, another one opens, but no one talks about the hallway in between."

Right now, I'm in that hallway—the space between an ending and a new beginning. It's dark. I can't see the light ahead, and every step feels like I'm making things harder. But I've learned that the hallway is...

Have you ever caught yourself waiting for someone or something to come along and fix everything? I know I have. But here's the truth I've learned that changed everything for me: nobody is coming to save you. This might sound harsh at first, but it's actually the most liberating realization I've ever had.

The Moment of Truth

I remember sitting in my apartment after another crushing setback, feeling completely defeated. I was waiting for that perfect opportunity, that one person who would recognize my potential, or that lucky break that would catapult me to success. Then it hit me – I was the hero I had been waiting for all along.

This realization didn't come easily. It came after years of setbacks, tears, and wondering "why me?" But once I embraced this truth, everything shifted. I stopped being a passenger in my own life and grabbed the steering wheel.

You Are the Hero of Your Own Journey

Think about your favorite movies or books. The hero always faces challenges – that's what ...

Are you consciously creating your future or simply reacting to whatever life throws your way? I believe that "If you're not living your life by design, you are living your life by default."

This idea, inspired by my close friend Jodie Cook's book "Stop Acting Like You're Going to Live Forever," challenges us to take control of our narrative rather than letting circumstances dictate our path.

What Does Living By Default Mean?

Living by default means you're merely reacting to situations instead of creating them. It's falling into routines, letting others' opinions dictate your choices, and staying stuck in patterns that don't serve you. It's the path of least resistance—and often, least fulfillment.

The Power of Intentional Living

When you live by design, you step into the driver's seat of your life. You create a roadmap, decide how you want to feel, what you want to achieve, and how you'll get there. This doesn't mean everything will go perfectly—setbacks are inevitable—but you'...

The Power of Delusional Action

Ever feel like you’re waiting for the perfect moment to start? Like you’ll take action once you feel ready?

What if I told you that you’ll never feel fully ready—and that’s exactly why you need to start before you are?

This week, we’re diving into taking delusional action. Not just any action—the kind that defies logic, pushes past doubt, and gets you moving even when you don’t have all the answers yet.

What Is Delusional Action?

You ever catch yourself stuck in your head? Overthinking every scenario, spiraling into worst-case thinking, convincing yourself that something is impossible before you even try?

And then before you know it, days, weeks, months go by and… you haven’t moved.

Here’s the truth:

💡 Motion creates momentum.
💡 Movement disrupts doubt.
💡 Taking action—even when it feels a little crazy—is the only way forward.

Let’s talk about what delusional action really means.

👉 Delusional action is taking steps before you feel fully ready.
👉 It...

Today marks an exciting new chapter in my podcasting journey. I'm thrilled to announce that my podcast, formerly known as "Strong Feels Good," is evolving into something that better captures the essence of my mission. Welcome to "What If It All Goes Right?"

Why the Change?

You might be wondering why I've decided to rebrand a podcast that has been at the heart of so much of my journey. The truth is, while physical strength has always been important to me, my mission has always encompassed something greater. I've realized that what we talk about here goes far beyond just feeling strong.

My goal has always been to help you break through obstacles—those mental, emotional, and physical walls that hold you back—and empower you to live boldly, confidently, and authentically. This podcast is about asking better questions and choosing to see possibilities instead of limitations.

A Perspective That Changed My Life

This shift in perspective has guided me through my own challenges:

When I...