December 5, 2023
IAQ: “How is your mental health?”
SHORT ANSWER: Cue the sifting through possible responses to match the moment: “Doing good, thanks!” – ugh. LONG ANSWER: There are the polite answers, the few socially acceptable ones, the truthful ones – the ones we tell our friends (maybe), and the ones that just need to hit the air – or the ones... Read More
November 9, 2023
How is your anxiety? How is your heart?
These questions aren’t asked frequently and therefore answered even less so. We’re not used to being asked these sorts of questions unless something has already been determined “wrong.” Our casual conversation just doesn’t have the language – no standard answers here. On one hand, this is refreshing. Standard socially-safe Q & A, in addition... Read More
IAQ: “How is your mental health?”
12.5.23
SHORT ANSWER: Cue the sifting through possible responses to match the moment: “Doing good, thanks!” – ugh. LONG ANSWER:... Read More
How is your anxiety? How is your heart?
11.9.23
These questions aren’t asked frequently and therefore answered even less so. We’re not used to being asked these sorts... Read More
Anatomy & Physiology: It’s not just for med students
3.18.23
Growing up, I learned shockingly little about how my body worked, I mean REALLY worked. My first human anatomy... Read More
February is my F-word.
3.1.23
February is my F-word. I don’t like it. I never have. My body and mind are ready for the... Read More
A Spectator’s POV
2.16.23
approx water temp: 40.6F approx air temp: 40F The intuitive SMC circle formed just after 5PM on Valentine’s Day.... Read More
My dip journey
2.13.23
With my recent personal losses from 2019-2021, I experienced a most sudden void and emptiness that I instinctually wanted... Read More
Q: “Why would I get off of my warm couch to go do that?!”
4.16.22
SHORT ANSWER: To experience a most intense present-moment, clean slate, re-set feeling. LONG ANSWER: We all know life has,... Read More
Q: “Is this for everyone?”
3.20.22
SHORT ANSWER: probably not, but I am not yet convinced of this. LONG ANSWER: There are many ways and... Read More
What does Saltwater Mountain Co. mean?
2.8.22
It’s a metaphor for power, patience and presence. Life and our bodies are made up of constant dips and... Read More