Month: January 2026
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Imperfect Action Beats Perfection (ep. 003)
Read More: Imperfect Action Beats Perfection (ep. 003)Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…
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Beyond Willpower: A 3-Step “Environment Audit” to Reclaim Your Routine (ep. 002)
Read More: Beyond Willpower: A 3-Step “Environment Audit” to Reclaim Your Routine (ep. 002)In September, I learned that my environment is the ‘invisible hand’ shaping my life—and I learned it the hard way when we moved. Suddenly, the kitchen layout was different, the gym was in a new spot, well technically, the gym was still at the old house and I was living in the new one, and—the…
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Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal (Ep. 001)
Read More: Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal (Ep. 001)Introduction: As I approach my 48th birthday, I have set an long term goal to complete a half marathon in under three hours before I turn 51. This isn’t just about the race itself; it’s about creating a sustainable fitness journey that balances strength training and running while enjoying the process. In this article, I…
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The 20-Minute Strength Shift: How to Stay Consistent When You “Don’t Have Time” to Work Out
When you say “I don’t have time,” what do you really mean? Let’s start here: if your life is full, your life is full. No shame, no arguing with the calendar. But in my experience coaching real life people through real life seasons, “I don’t have time” usually means something more specific, like: That last…
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The Teacher’s Summer Safety Net: Stay Consistent Without Losing Your Summer (Ep. 010)
Summer can feel like the ultimate reset button. After months of routines and responsibilities, freedom is tempting. But if part of you worries that summer will undo your progress, you do not need a strict plan. You need a simple summer safety net that keeps you steady, even when your schedule is different. If you…
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Level Up Your Fitness: Why the “Hard” Stuff Gets Easier (Ep. 010)
If tracking your food feels hard, you’re not broken — you’re building a skill. In Episode 009 of Strength for the Journey, I share a real-life story (yes, involving an unexpected tax bill) that reminded me of something I see in fitness all the time: what feels complicated at the “beginner level” often becomes simple…
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