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Wellness Wednesday: April 10, 2024
The Power of Composure: Learning from Hank Aaron In this week’s Wellness Wednesday, I discuss a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of personal and professional growth: composure. This trait, embodied by none other than Hammerin’ Hank during his legendary career, …
Wellness Wednesday: March 20, 2024
Motivation Beyond Recognition: Fueling Change After a humbling moment of recognition for my efforts in mental health and wellness, I’ve been reflecting on what motivates me. While receiving an award is an honour, that’s not what this is about. What …
Wellness Wednesday: March 13, 2024
Embracing Resilience and the Unseen Drive: Inspired by insights from a baseball legend and the unpredictable world of fantasy sports predictions, I wanted to dive into the essence of humility and resilience in sports. With his commendable humility despite an …
Wellness Wednesday: March 6, 2024
On the MLB Network, Harold Reynolds and Matt Vasgersian discussed Carlos Rodon’s response to a poor performance. Vasgersian commends Rodon for addressing the media, while Reynolds highlights the expectation due to his salary. The discussion underscores the intense pressure and …
Beyond the Smile: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Mental Health
Pictures capture smiles and moments of apparent calm and ease, but can you tell (last week) which day I was grappling with a panic attack? It’s a real-life reminder that mental health struggles lurk beneath the surface, invisible to even …
Beyond the Game: The Stark Economic Divide in Professional Sports
As a fan and former collegiate and professional player, I’ve witnessed firsthand the highs and lows of what baseball can provide. But, there’s another aspect of the sport that is leaving me struggling to understand — the mind-boggling financial dynamics …
Wellness Wednesday: A Small Step for a Big Cause – Supporting Kicking the Stigma
As we wrap up our #RunningForACause initiative, not to get all emotional, but I’m filled with a lot of self-reflection. This December, we’ve managed to surpass our goal, hitting 58.4 miles and turning that into a $188 donation to the …
All-Indy Team 2023
Our 2023 All-Indy Team lineup is here! It’s our 2nd annual nod to the top talent from the independent circuits and bring you the best two hitters and pitchers who’ve shown exceptional skill and determination on the field. This isn’t …
Beyond Numbers: The Real Weight of Transformation
This all started at 225 lbs. When I made the decision to actually pay real attention I weighed 188.9 lbs. Now, here I am, at 167.5lbs. The numbers are always part of the story but there is real change within …
Wellness Wednesday: October 4, 2023
This week on Wellness Wednesday, I’m going to dig into an interesting interview between Rodney Harrison and Chris Jones of the KC Chiefs. It happened after the Chiefs 23-20 win this past Sunday Night. Harrison seemed to be trying to …