Rock Climbing
It’s like solving a puzzle with your body. Scary at first, addictive forever.
I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.
By Gentle Witch
Graduated college with a double major
Former federal government employee
It’s like solving a puzzle with your body. Scary at first, addictive forever.
I started Pilates thinking it was “gentle.” It is not. But it is incredible for my posture and confidence.
Wind in my face, legs on fire, no emails in sight—that’s freedom.
Simple, fast, and surprisingly humbling. Two minutes in, I remember I’m mortal.
Technically it’s exercise. I’m bending, lifting, squatting, and sweating… all for tomatoes. Worth it.
There’s something deeply satisfying about getting stronger. The weights don’t lie—they just tell you to keep showing up.
Yoga gives me strength and softness at the same time. Every session feels like pressing “refresh” on my body and brain.
Fresh air, dirt under my boots, and a view at the top—that’s my kind of cardio. Hiking resets me in ways no treadmill ever could.
There’s nothing like slipping into a quiet pool and feeling weightless. It’s exercise, therapy, and sensory bliss all in one.
Who needs a gym when you’ve got Spotify and a little bit of chaos energy? Ten minutes of full-body dancing counts, right?