Please Read Me: Why I Started The 40+ Wellness Shift

A Place to Reconnect with Myself and Maybe You Too

I didn’t start this blog with some grand plan. There was no epiphany, no “this is my calling” moment. I just… started typing one Friday night. And somehow more than a hundred people said, “Yeah, sure, I’ll read that.” Which is wild. And also very kind. So thank you.

I’m not trying to reach the masses— just a handful of people who might see themselves in what I write.

This whole thing began because I wanted something that felt fun. Low pressure. Somewhere I didn’t have to look impressive or pretend I’ve got everything together. A space where I could just write without treating every sentence like it’s going into a procurement policy that six people will red pen.

Most of what I write comes from my childhood and all the ridiculous, awkward, painful, and unexpectedly important moments that followed. Those memories built me, in all the good and not so good ways. And putting them out there feels a little like handing someone my diary.

I'm hoping it resonates with someone out there.

I’m not here chasing anything big. If good things come from this, great. I’d happily put it toward a cat sanctuary. Mostly, though, this is just where I sort through my own thoughts and share moments that actually mean something to me.

If something I write makes you snort‑laugh or hits you in that uncomfortable “oh gosh, same” spot, then perfect. That’s what I’m going for. I want you to feel what I’m writing, as if you were there too.

I have to be honest…

Now, vulnerability isn’t my default setting. If you know me in real life, you know I’m not the type to show my emotions. I barely ever cry— maybe once a year, alone, when something finally cracks through. Then I wipe my face, pull myself together, and keep going. Writing lets me step out of that for a minute. It lets me show the softer parts I usually keep tucked away because they feel too raw or too… much.

And the funny thing is, for someone who keeps their emotions locked down, I’m also the first person to make a joke or pull a ridiculous face.

About me: I like being silly. I like making people laugh. I like saying the unexpected thing or pulling a stupid face or being a little awkward which, frankly, is my baseline personality. Humor makes life lighter. It cuts through the heaviness— especially the heaviness I don’t always know how to show.

Writing also lets me hang onto the nostalgia of being a kid — back when the world felt big and colorful and full of possibility. Sometimes I miss that. Putting these stories down brings a little bit of it back, even just for a moment.

So that’s why I created The 40+ Wellness Shift. I wanted a place where I could be real, laugh at myself, unpack some memories, and maybe connect with someone who gets it. If that’s you, I’m glad you’re here.

If you know someone that could use a little bit of empowerment or a good laugh, point them in my direction.