I had the privilege of interviewing Angie Payden, president of NAMI St. Croix Valley and owner of Mindful LIFEscaping, for this week's...

Let’s talk about what it means to be a perfectionist. Instead of saying to ourselves "I gave my best today" we tend to beat ourselves up...

When I was in the hospital after my accident, I had neck surgery and then ended up in a coma for eight days, suffering from septic shock....

Did you know that I have something in common with the singer and Broadway star, Idina Menzel? It has to do with the dangers of performing...

Change is really hard. I definitely struggle with feeling sad or frustrated when things change in my life. So today, let's talk about...

When people reach out on social media to tell me that my story has impacted them, it touches me very deeply. While I can’t always respond...

When I was in middle and high school, I thought that I had to be one of the girls who talked behind other people’s backs in order to be...

I am a speaker, author, and resilience expert. I am committed to giving students the tools they need to be resilient in today's world,...

Happy Birthday! This video is meant for YOU, on your birthday, as well as people you care about on their birthdays. Let's talk about...

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My dreams for my life shrunk very quickly in the weeks after my accident. I got very focused on what I could NOT do - instead of what I...

I see myself not only as an author and an inspirational speaker, but as an expert in what it means to be 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭. I teach...

When I had my accident, I was already an insecure teenager. Can you imagine what it was like to suddenly be in a wheelchair, too? I...

Drumroll, please... Here's how tall I actually am - and how it has affected my life as a quadriplegic!

I had something pretty exciting happen in the last year! My mental health curriculum for grades 6-12 got certified by an organization...

I have a special message for you, as we begin a brand-new year... Drop an emoji below if you enjoyed this video ❤️

Did you know? Our body temperature is regulated by our spinal cord. My normal temperature is 97.3, and before the accident, it was 98.6....

Did you know? I only have 20% hearing in my left ear, which is an issue I've had my whole life. I'd like to tell you my story, what it's...

Join me for another glimpse into my personal life! Today, I'll be demonstrating a live-saving device that helps me clear out my lungs....

I'm often asked about my wheelchair functions. Enjoy a virtual tour of everything my chair can do!