Category: Videos

  • Columbus to Toronto (2021) Video

    Hey everyone! I am currently taking part in the online Film & TV Certification from NYU, and created a video using my photos from my recent trip to Canada. Just something fun that I wanted to share with others.

  • Becoming a Diamond (Episode 2): Dealing with Anxiety

    Becoming a Diamond (Episode 2): Dealing with Anxiety

    In this episode I talk about my initial anxieties about joining a Muay Thai gym, and how I have been able to work through them as time as gone on. Anxiety is a natural response to trying something new/unfamiliar, but it doesn’t have to stop us from having fun and growing as a person.

  • The Qi Life: Leg Springs

    The Qi Life: Leg Springs

    In this edition of The Qi Life, I show how to do the leg springs exercise. This is a great one for balance and leg strength, as well as posture. Check out the video below:

  • River of Joy: I Am Imperfect

    River of Joy: I Am Imperfect

    “Embracing my imperfections is one of the most liberating actions that I can ever do. No longer feeling like I have to be without flaws frees me to be my most authentic self. Being imperfect means that every day I get the chance to grow and be a better person. Instead of staying stagnant, I…

  • Being Brave

    Being Brave

    Every day we have the chance to face the day with our bravery front and center. Even when we don’t necessarily feel all that brave, we have the chance to prove ourselves wrong.

  • Discover Flow: Taiji for All

    Discover Flow: Taiji for All

    As a part of my work with River of Joy Studios, I have started a campaign titled “Discover Flow”. Practicing Taiji has been a great resource for me as I’ve worked through my recovery, and during the last few years I have been able to gain a couple of certifications that have led me to…

  • What does success look like to you?

    What does success look like to you?

    “What does success look like to you? Success looks different for everyone. I guess it depends on what you want out of life. Maybe your definition of success is rooted in making money, or having a high profile job, or being popular with your peers? There’s nothing wrong with that. Whatever you want out of…

  • My Life Be Like #1: Life is not a competition

    My Life Be Like #1: Life is not a competition

    We don’t have to live our lives feeling that we are in a competition with others. When we set ourselves free from our comparisons, we can have more joy and peace.

  • Uele on the Ukulele #1

    Uele on the Ukulele #1

    Hey everyone! It’s been a long time since I’ve last posted. But I’m glad to say that I am back with a new project. I first bought a ukulele in January of 2017, but over the past few years have not been good at making it a habit of practicing. But this year I want…

  • Recovery River #2: My Recovery Bucket List

    Recovery River #2: My Recovery Bucket List

    For this video I talk about updating my bucket list that I first wrote when I graduated high school. Recovery has taught me that nothing is out of my reach as long as I work hard and dedicate myself. I hope to share videos of my journey as it unfolds. View video here.