March Reading List: 4 Books That Make You Want to Move Again

March Reading

This March reading list is built for a very specific moment in the year. March is a strange month. You’re not in winter survival mode anymore — but you’re not at full momentum either. The days get longer.Your body starts asking to move again.But pushing too hard too fast is usually what burns people out. … Read more

From Setback to Strength: How to Restart Training Today

Grabbing a dumbbell from the rack — simple strength training to restart fitness and build everyday confidence.

Strength training didn’t become part of my life until 2020, when Tom was recovering from his hip replacements. We started walking together every day during his recovery. At first, it was about helping him heal, but those daily walks lit a spark for both of us. By 2021, we added dumbbell strength training to our … Read more

10 Books That Will Change Your Life: My Top Picks for Growth and Adventure

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August 2025 Edition Books That Fueled My Fire, Reset My Mind, and Helped Me Keep Going This month’s stack is all about focus, fire, reflection, and emotional honesty. Some of these books carried me through long clinical shifts and late-night studying when I wasn’t sure I had anything left in the tank. Others made me … Read more

How to Rebuild Resilience When Life Knocks You Off Track

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When You Feel Stuck, Tired, or Like Giving Up—Read This You know that feeling? The one where something hard hits—unexpected or not—and suddenly, everything feels heavy. You’re off your game. You’re feeling sorry for yourself. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re thinking, “I should be stronger than this.” But here’s the truth: Resilience … Read more

From Rock Bottom to a New Life: One Man’s True Story

Justin smiling outdoors with his two young sons, all three with arms around each other and enjoying a sunny day.

We love a good comeback story—but what happens when it’s your life that falls apart? In this raw and honest interview, Justin shares how he walked away from a dead-end job, pushed through a devastating divorce, and started over from scratch. What he opens up about isn’t just a career change—it’s about identity, grit, growth, … Read more

Showing Up Anyway: How Cultivating a Growth Mindset Builds Real-Life Momentum

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to show up. We spend so much time waiting for the “right moment”—when we feel motivated, when life slows down, when we finally have a clear path laid out in front of us. But life doesn’t always hand us clarity or ideal timing. It hands us … Read more