Book: The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight Author: Satchin Panda, PhD (professor at the Salk Institute; pioneer of circadian rhythm and time-restricted eating research) Summary type: Detailed, chapter-by-chapter — full book, no compression. How to read this summary The book is organized in three parts….
Blog 4 — RAW Journal: Sept 18
A single day filtered through the “pain lens”: aching mornings, small triumphs on the bike, awkward encounters, lavender baths — and the first spark of Living With Fire.
Blog 3 — RAW Journal: Sept 16–17
The first days after naming MRSA were fragile and disorienting — a balance of breathwork, bodywork, and small glimpses of resilience as I learned to live with infection.
Blog 2 — RAW Journal: Sept 15
On September 15th, the phone rang. I had been waiting five days since the aspiration, five days of wondering if the test would confirm what I had felt all along. The voice on the other end — Dr. Fehring himself — carried the words that changed everything: “It’s MRSA.”
Blog 1 – RAW Journal: Sept 10–14
A raw, day-by-day account of the days after my hip aspiration. From reddish-orange fluid in a syringe to riding a bike again, this week opened both relief and new questions.
Ten Years Since the Fall
Ten years ago today, I fell 200 feet out of the sky. That fall didn’t just break me—it cracked me open. This is a raw reflection from the 10-year mark of my journey.
When the Body Speaks Before the Doctor Listens
After months of pain without answers, a quiet moment in my van brought the revelation my body had been trying to speak all along: the geometry was off. This post shares the turning point where I stopped waiting for a doctor to confirm what I already knew — and began trusting the deep intelligence of my own body.
This Is Not a Crisis — It’s Convergence
After six months of silence, I’ve returned — not with a solution, but with a reflection. This is not a crisis. It’s a convergence of pain, presence, and sacred listening. My latest blog shares what’s been unfolding beneath the surface.
Reflecting on Progress: My 4-Month Physical Therapy Evaluation 12/3/24
At the four-month mark since my hip replacement, today’s physical therapy evaluation offered a powerful reminder of how far I’ve come—and how much further I can go. From improved gait mechanics to ongoing challenges with hip sensitivity, this milestone was a moment to reflect on progress, celebrate small victories, and set new goals for the road ahead.
From Physical Therapy to Farm Adventures 11/18 – 11/21/24
This week in my hip recovery journey brought its share of physical challenges, unexpected joys, and meaningful insights. From grappling with pain during physical therapy to finding spontaneous joy on a farm visit, each day offered lessons in patience, resilience, and the power of small victories.