It’s incredible what can happen when we step out of our comfort zones and challenge the narratives that hold us hostage.
Seeking Bromance
We have a chance to change the narrative and make sure boys will never have to feel the loneliness or isolation that so many men, myself included, experience in our lives.
We have a chance to change the narrative and make sure boys will never have to feel the loneliness or isolation that so many men, myself included, experience in our lives.
The Bully Cycle
The bullied became the bully.
The bullied became the bully.
The High Cost of Orthorexia
We hear a lot about the high costs of gasoline, groceries, and rent, but what about the high costs of eating disorders and mental illness?
We hear a lot about the high costs of gasoline, groceries, and rent, but what about the high costs of eating disorders and mental illness?
Game Day
While watching NFL action this weekend I realized just how much the sport I love mimics the recovery process I find myself in.
While watching NFL action this weekend I realized just how much the sport I love mimics the recovery process I find myself in.
Summer of Change
5 summers ago, I abused alcohol in an attempt to numb the pain and anxiety. I hated the world. I hated myself. I stayed quiet.
5 summers ago, I abused alcohol in an attempt to numb the pain and anxiety. I hated the world. I hated myself. I stayed quiet.
Changing the Narrative Around Eating Disorders and Mental Health
When I share my story on a college campus, I’m ELEVATING awareness and empowering students to seek the help they deserve.
When I share my story on a college campus, I’m ELEVATING awareness and empowering students to seek the help they deserve.
Therapists, I’ll Tell You What!
The work doesn’t stop when our session ends, in fact, it’s just beginning because then I must go out into a world full of triggers.
The work doesn’t stop when our session ends, in fact, it’s just beginning because then I must go out into a world full of triggers.
Chasing Freedom
Living with mental illness is a lot like dealing with the weather.
Living with mental illness is a lot like dealing with the weather.
Legacy
What is a legacy? How do you define it? What is yours?
What is a legacy? How do you define it? What is yours?
A Happy Hour
I woke up the next day without the hangover of guilt and remorse.
I woke up the next day without the hangover of guilt and remorse.
Dear Mom
When I go to your gravesite, I see the end date as November 27, 2005, but your legacy, your lessons, and your love didn’t die that day.
When I go to your gravesite, I see the end date as November 27, 2005, but your legacy, your lessons, and your love didn’t die that day.
Life’s a Trip
I’m leaving town to basically talk about how difficult it once was for me to do just that.
I’m leaving town to basically talk about how difficult it once was for me to do just that.
Hunger Pains
I sit here right now feeling these hunger pains and am shocked that I could once ignore them. My mindset has changed.
I sit here right now feeling these hunger pains and am shocked that I could once ignore them. My mindset has changed.
My New Normal
I’m not returning to February 2020 normal, I’m returning to a time before the eating disorder and alcohol took control of my life.
I’m not returning to February 2020 normal, I’m returning to a time before the eating disorder and alcohol took control of my life.
Embracing the Process
I may not be where I want to be yet, but I'm damn happy I’m no longer where I was either.
I may not be where I want to be yet, but I’m damn happy I’m no longer where I was either.