The Waikiki Recharge: Move, Explore, Play & Restore

The Waikiki Recharge: Move, Explore, Play & Restore

Waikiki: Designing a Vacation Around Wellbeing, Curiosity and Play When I started planning our trip to Waikiki, I gave the concierge team at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach a somewhat different brief. I wasn’t looking for a list of the top ten things...
What’s in My Amazon Store — and Is It Worth It?

What’s in My Amazon Store — and Is It Worth It?

ShannonSmithLiving Amazon Store If you’ve been following my What’s in My Home Studio — and Is It Worth It? series, you already know that I’m frequently asked about the products I use. Which foam roller do I recommend? What mat do I use? What helps with recovery? What...
Beyond Exercise: Why Movement Matters More Than Ever

Beyond Exercise: Why Movement Matters More Than Ever

Discover why movement is more than exercise—and how building strength, mobility, balance, and sustainable habits can help you live a healthier, more active life at every age. Most of us have been taught to think about movement as exercise. We join a gym, sign up for a...
From Hustle to Sustainable Performance

From Hustle to Sustainable Performance

A personal reflection on burnout, ambition, and designing a life that supports both success and wellbeing. There was a time in my career when my mom stopped calling my home because she knew I would still be at the office. In the early days of building Rush, I wore...
Bone Density, Pilates and What Actually Works

Bone Density, Pilates and What Actually Works

Reflections from my 3-year repeat bone scan I recently completed my 3-year follow-up bone density scan and reviewed the results with my general practitioner. This is just one experience—but it offers a useful lens on how to think about maintaining bone health as we...
How to Rebuild Momentum After a Setback

How to Rebuild Momentum After a Setback

Rebuilding Momentum After a Setback Starts Small If you’re trying to rebuild momentum after a setback, the hardest part isn’t knowing what to do. It’s starting again. After a setback—whether it’s a project that didn’t work, a shift in direction, or a period where...
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