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10 things you need to know before traveling in Switzerland

Jun 23rd 2026

This was my first trip to Switzerland, and these are the things I wish someone had told me before I arrived.

I will NOT be a victim of TikTok for this Switzerland trip

Jun 08th 2026

I made the mistake of going down the “hiking in Europe” rabbit hole. I had to check myself before I wrecked myself (and my credit card).

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 62

Jun 05th 2026

A JUICY tale of holding terrible men accountable (plus a bonus just-as-juicy non-fiction), the sunscreen I’m taking to the Alps, my current fixation snack, the best kind of crawl, and a word on dying.

I am not maxxing sh*t

Jun 01st 2026

Looksmaxxing, proteinmaxxing, sleepmaxxing… I’m not buying it (and you shouldn’t either)

Do The Thing Podcast

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My thing is helping people change their health, habits, and relationship with food–but this podcast goes way beyond food. We’ll explore what’s been missing every time you’ve tried to make a change, and create habits that actually stick.