How do you know when it's time to leave your dream behind? That's what I talk about with my guest, a former rock star. "The closer you get to winning, the harder it can be to lose." My guest and I share the experience of getting close to the dream, but not having it actualized in the way we thought. 

Instagram went silent, but I learned some stuff. 

I didn't go the traditional route and get a college degree-- But that doesn't mean I'm not obsessed with learning. 

When my ex dumped me I learned about love and who I am. 

Not my race, but learned a few things! 

Watch this video about who I am as a runner: https://vimeo.com/319684187

In this episode I expose the reality of tumultuous rivalry between this girl whose name I don't even know at my gym. She's just so fit. In any case, I get into what's happened since I wrote this article about us, originally published on RunnerClick.com.

Anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS, and BED... where do they come from? I have some theories, along with how food shaming contributes to the problem. I get into my own story as well as how I approach avoiding diet culture now. 

Remember in 2005 when a local charity fashion show awarded ME with first place? If you peep the photos of the other contestants, you'll see a little Karlie Kloss-- the REAL supermodel. Alas, I wasn't a total flop... And I navigated my way towards finding what I really wanted to be doing with my life: running and writing. 

I read an article I wrote about processing my dad’s passing last year.