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Nature Saved Me

The trail is where the healing began and the water surrounding a dock is where I found the comfort in … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Depression, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, sobriety, Walking

Trekking my own path to success

I have had a little bit of writers block lately. I have put together bits and pieces of ideas that … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, Manitoba, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, RemoveTheStigma, sobriety

Reflections on my anxiety reflections

The anxiety that I experienced on Sunday still weighs heavy on my mind. I believe that experience is the worst … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Backpacking, Depression, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, sobriety, Stress, trail

Ssssscary Phobiasssss and Fearsssss

The plans for my Appalachian Trail section hike are coming together nicely. My group met last week and we talked … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Physical Activity, sobriety, Stress, Walking

Hiking and Camping Gear is an Investment into Postive Mental Health

I spent Saturday morning hiking at McGillivray Falls in the Whiteshell area of Manitoba with my friend who I will … More

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, ILoveHiking, Manitoba, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, Physical Activity, RemoveTheStigma, sobriety, Walking

The Power of a Word

“Conditioning myself for a long distance hike” is the most empowering and motivational phrases that I have ever come up … More

Backpacking, Blessings, Depression, Exercise, Mental Health, Mental Illness, RemoveTheStigma

Be the Leader of the Back of the Pack 

I am a member of numerous hiking and camping groups on Facebook and a topic that I have seen a … More

Backpacking, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

Empowering My Daughter Through the Outdoors

The outdoors is an amazing place to come to relax, challenge myself, teach and learn, and build a life around.  … More

Backpacking, Camping, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, Nature

Hooray for my Fitbit Goal

I was slipping with wearing my Fitbit. It simply did not cross my mind to put it on in the … More

Akita, Anxiety, Depression, Dogs, Exercise, Fitbit, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Walking

Grizzly Does Hot Yoga

Yoga is a good place for me to be. “It is not about touching your toes, it is about what … More

Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, hot yoga, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Stress, Yoga

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