Managing Stress with Physical Activity and Nature I’m so proud of my first live TV appearance. I had the goal of delivering a vital message and I did it. I even had fun. However, the days leading up to my appearance were filled with anxiety and flares of chronic pain due to the Post Traumatic…
Category: Outdoor Workouts
5 Places to Get Fit for Free in Phoenix
According to the City of Phoenix, there are over 41,000 acres of desert mountain preserves and 185 parks in the metropolitan area. Abundant sunshine makes most days pretty perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities. If you’re ready to explore green spaces and be active, I’ve got 5 gorgeous places to get fit for free…
Finding Balance with Regular Exercise
Every time I hike with a medical student we inevitably have the same conversation; the importance of balancing the unavoidable stresses of life with regular exercise. An exercise routine requires your time, energy, and attention; all things in short supply during periods of intense psychological distress like medical school. So what makes it all worth…