🤯 The Hardest Mental Thing I’ve Ever Done… & The Most Transformative 🧘🏻♂️I don’t meditate. So why did I sign up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat? Because a friend told me it changed her life and I’m always seeking growth through challenge.Going from zero meditation to 11 hours a day (in what I called a “meditation prison”) was the hardest mental challenge of my life. By Day 6, I broke down. I wanted to leave. But I told myself: Stick with it. You came here to grow. Keep going. And I did.Leaving this experience, I can confidently say: It changed me. And the wildest part? Vipassana retreats cost $0 as they’re donation-based, funded by past students who’ve experienced its impact.So how did it change me?I used to think meditation was passive - sit still, observe thoughts, done. Nope! Vipassana taught me an active method of self-purification through deep self-observation. Over 10 days (9 of which were tough work struggling to get it), I rewired my brain to:✅ Objectively observe challenges vs react✅ Avoid attachment & unnecessary suffering✅ Begin to let go of deeply rooted misery✅ Bring peace, harmony & happiness into lifeI now deeply believe I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to.If you’ve ever felt called to try Vipassana, are curious, or have questions - DM me! Or check out Dhamma.org. It’s free. It’s hard. It’s life-changing! ✨Vipassana Meditation Meditation for this gift. ... See MoreSee Less
Grateful to Shoutout LA for the feature! 🙌 From bucket list adventures to sharing the joy of travel, here’s a glimpse into my journey. 🌍✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Swipe ⬅️ 6 months. One goal. Max results. 💪After traveling the world half of last year, I set a new challenge for myself upon return: get in the best shape of my life. That’s when I teamed up with @nickjowettcoach and his team. We took on a completely new approach. Instead of the usual bulk-then-shred cycle, he flipped the script - shred first, then build.What makes the biggest difference? Accountability! Having a coach keeping me on track with a program tailored to my body, my goals and my on-the-go lifestyle helps me achieve results.Phase 2 of 4 is now complete. ✅ I’m leaner, stronger and more dialed in than ever. Next up: Phase 3 - building 10 lbs of lean muscle. LFG! 👊 ... See MoreSee Less
To celebrate 25 years of friendship and 40 years of LIVING, I took my high school BFF Anne on an epic winter road trip through the Reno-Tahoe Territory! ❄️⛰️✨ Here’s our bucket list lineup:⛷️ Skiing the peaks of @tahoenorth🥶 Snowmobiling in @visitlaketahoe_official🍺 Taking on the @visitcarsoncity Triathlon🧖🏻♀️ Unwinding with spa time in @renotahoe The perfect mix of adventure, connection and pure joy. Cheers to decades of memories and many more to come! 🥂#bucketlistideas #bucketlistdestinations #adventuretraveler #bucketlistadventure #bucketlisttravels #bucketlisttrips #traveladventures #bucketlistadventures#bucketlisttravel#traveladventure#travelexpert #bucketlistdestination #travelbucketlist... See MoreSee Less