Okay, here’s what they don’t tell you about growing up and becoming an adult: making new friends later in life is HARD. Work becomes your primary place to meet people, outside of that realm it can feel weird, scary, and takes a big leap out of your comfort zone.
Read MoreThis Rad Reads recommendation is for all the lake lovers out there. So often we talk about "protecting what we love" but when it comes to our Great Lakes what exactly are we protecting them from?
Read MoreI am a college drop out. I say that with pride, I’ve done a lot of amazing things and grown immensely as a person since deciding not to go back to school.
Read MoreThere are a few things recently, that I find myself unable to shut up about! I figured I'd jot them all down and share them in one place, so here are 6 things I love recently!
Read MoreThe power that a good sweat has is incredible. It can clear your mind, it can spark some imagination, it makes you feel strong and confident, it can boost your energy and your mood and hey you may even find that after a long day you sweat session may bring you a little bit of bliss.
Read MoreAbout a month ago, I was listening to a podcast and they briefly touched on anxiety. One of the hosts talked about how she gave her anxiety a human name as a way of making it easier to talk about and as a way that made it easier for her to shut down her anxious thoughts.
Read MoreWorking out and I have had a bit of a rollercoaster relationship in the past, but in the last 9 months or so it has become a much more consistent relationship.
Read MoreMost of us have heard the saying, “Not all those who wander are lost.” I have to admit, for the longest time those words sounded elegant and dreamy to me but I never fully understood what they meant, not until one day on a family vacation a few years ago.
Read MoreAlright ladies, if you are doubting your power, if you have a dream, big or small, but are too scared to take the first leap, then this one is for you!
Read MoreI grew up a dancer. I put on my first ballet shoes when I was 3 and stepped onto my first competition stage when I was 5. After school and weekends were spent in the studio or on stage and let me tell you I wouldn’t trade that for the world!
Read MoreSo often peoples birthday’s come around and they reflect on things they may have learned in their (insert age) years on this planet. I thought about doing that, but then I decided to switch things up.
Read MoreA few days ago I started thinking about fear. I'm not sure where the thoughts came from, but I decided to share them on my Instagram.
Read MoreFor those of you without your hands up, Rachel Hollis is an author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and all around boss lady.
Read MoreI set a goal this year to read 2 books a month, 24 books this year. With that goal, I decided why not start a little series here on the blog where I can share some of the rad books I read over the course of this year.
Read MoreCurrently I am reading, Adventures for your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach your Full Potential by Shannon Kaiser. About 3 chapters in I read something that hit incredibly close to home and I had to share.
Read More8 weeks. 32 workouts. That is what LIIFT4 has consisted of: 4 little workouts a week, all 40 minutes or less, over an 8 week time period.
Read MoreHere is a little picture of my bum. Yep. The sole purpose of this photo when it was taken was to show off my butt in this super cute swimsuit because I felt GREAT in it and I love my cute little bum (which is only getting cuter may I add, thank you Beach Body.)
Read MoreThe button down: This super light weight button down was a thrifting fine and quickly turned into my favorite beach cover-up.
Read MoreHere is a picture of me today, post workout. It's nothing crazy, just me with half my face covered, post workout drink in had, not filtered or edited.
Read MoreI am trying very hard to cut down on my use of single use plastic. I know, I talk about it kind of a lot. You’ve never heard me mention it? You must be new around here in which case, welcome! My name is Madisyn; it’s nice to meet you!
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