Blog Posts

Dear Friends of MINE, Last night, we celebrated our third Strength Embodied graduation—our fourth if you include our pilot program—and it felt like the perfect moment to sit down this morning, rocking chair and coffee in hand, and write to all of you. First, I want to share how proud I am of our organization. We are a mosaic of individuals, each of you contributing your unique piece to form something strong, vibrant, and healing. If you’re reading this, you are an essential p

For our 2025 Strength Embodied graduation we were honored to have “Vickie” as our keynote speaker. She is a 2024 graduate and current Community Advisor Committee member. her speech moved us all so much we wanted to share it with you. Below are her words.

What happened earlier this month wasn't just a political flashpoint; it was a reclamation of power. Liz Stein put it poignantly: “We’re in a sorority that none of us asked to join, but today, stronger together, our collective voice is powerful.” There’s so much power in collective action. To know that you are not alone.

We all have them. Those days you walk into the gym, and your brain is already telling you it’s going to be a struggle. The warm-ups feel heavy, the motivation is low, and your inner critic is screaming at full volume.

The Crash That Woke Me Up Two years ago, I was driving home with my two children — one under 1 and the other 4 years old. I had spent the 25-minute ride home blasting music and shaking my head to stay awake. It was 3 p.m., for Pete’s sake — why was I so tired?

You’ve heard it said a million times: “progress isn’t linear.” They’re not lying. There’s so many things that go into this but the...

Shout out to Team Tina for completing twenty reps of kettlebell swings for the Rep Max Challenge! We thank Tina and her trainer, Katie,...

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Susanne recounts her experience with a recent injury and her journey forward.

I have been reflecting on Muscle Inspires New Empowerment’s ( M.I.N.E) journey. This past year there are several emotions that come up:...

Growing up, I always admired superheroes like Batman and Superman. While I wasn’t the most athletic, I had a strong sense of confidence...

How the gym helped physician and survivor client Tunisha grounded during times of stress.

Surviving domestic violence is a profound journey, and reclaiming your life afterward can feel overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips ……….

You wake up every morning determined to do all the things you can to set your day up for success and stay on schedule with a routine. Try...