Advice to a Younger Self

Recently, a YouTube viewer asked me if there was any advice or tips about life I wished I knew as I was entering my thirties. I thought about it a bit, and this is what I came up with. The truth is,…


To Be Fearfully Made

A friend of mine recently asked me what I thought the word “fearfully” meant. She was thinking about the phrase “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” I thought it was a great question because to be…


Get Up - A Lot!

You’ve probably heard that you can’t out exercise a bad diet. Well, what may be more accurate than that is that you can’t out exercise an unhealthy lifestyle. I know that sounds like a paradox.


We are like bubbles.

If I’ve ever met you, there’s a good chance you made me smile. And maybe you didn’t, but I know you could if you wanted to. If you’ve ever met me, I hope I made you smile, even if only a little bit.…


Warning: Viewer Discretion is Advised

Warning: The following film contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.    Do you ever pay attention…


5 Minute Flood Your Brain Challenge

The secret to health and strength is movement.   Well, really, it’s engaging in movement on a regular basis, especially movement that floods your nervous…


Everything Works

Carla Hannaford is a hero to me. You might not know her, but if you’ve ever read anything I’ve ever written, you have read something inspired by her. You see, Carla is the author of a little…


What is a RESET?

In Original Strength, we use the word "RESET" a lot. I often imagine that people know what we mean when we say it. It may not surprise you, but it turns out that my imagination does not bend the reality…


How to Feel Amazing

In Original Strength, we try to pass along the message that everyone, that you, are wonderfully made. We teach people, or…


Balance Out Your Hips

There are many things that just go great together like peanut butter and jelly, sausage and eggs, shrimp and grits, and Batman…