Why I Run (and Why I Keep Going)
After losing eight friends in six years, I wasn’t suicidal — but I wasn’t really living either. Running gave me a reason to move again. It became meditation, therapy, and a quiet rebellion against despair. Every kilometre said, “You’re still here.”
The Mindful Miles: How Exercise Teaches Us to Slow Down, Breathe, and Be
Exercise doesn’t just strengthen the body - it can quiet the mind. Slowing down into zone 2 running or mindful movement offers a rare stillness in motion, a state where stress eases and presence takes over. This piece explores how mindfulness and exercise intertwine, from scientific evidence on mood-boosting neurochemicals to the lived reality of finding peace through steady effort.
Future-Proofing Your Heart and Mind: The Queer Case for Loving Your Body, Your Brain, and Your Relationships
The habits that keep love steady are the same ones that protect your brain and heart: move often, eat well, stay connected, argue to understand, ask for help. For queer lives with shifting safety nets, this isn’t self-improvement—it’s maintenance for the long haul.
Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind.
Loneliness doesn’t always announce itself with silence — sometimes it hides behind sore joints, low moods, and the vague ache of being out of sync. But movement, especially when shared, can shift that. Whether it’s travel, a fitness class, or a walk with someone who gets it, moving your body can change your mind.
Stronger, Fitter, Wiser: Training Smarter As We Age
Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down — it means training smarter. As I approach 40, I’ve learned that recovery, mobility, and community are just as important as the workouts themselves. Injuries have taught me hard lessons, but they’ve also given me insights into how to train efficiently and sustainably. Whether you’re looking to maintain strength, prevent injuries, or just stay active for years to come, this is what I’ve learned (and what the research says), about keeping your body at its best beyond your so-called prime.