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The Magic of Marginal Gains
Guest Blogger, Shawna Bohn, is a friend and former colleague who has also endured her own joint issues. She was so gracious to share her...

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 16, 20212 min read


Rise: Alison Tonks, Patient and Psychologist
"Oh, ye of so little faith Don't doubt it, don't doubt it Victory is in my veins I know it, I know it And I will not negotiate I’ll fight...

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 10, 20215 min read


The Message of My Broken Glass
There is always something to learn from something! That is how I feel. Some little message. Broken glass is the gift that keeps giving....

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Welcome to Flight 2021!
Came across a memo about Flight 2021 on Facebook and thought, "Yes! This last year has been filled with rough takeoffs and landings and...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Fears and Cheers
I don’t know where today’s post is taking me. I do know that there is worry and fear. There is that regular built-in day to day worry. Am...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Resource: Curable's Holiday Mini-Breaks For Those With Pain
Hey, all, I wanted to share this resource with you that can help you frame your pain in a more manageable way. This Hopeful Hippie...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 19, 20201 min read


Words
Oh my gosh! I have been transported to the innocence of a thirteen-year-old where FAI and hip arthroscopy were not even in my vocabulary....

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 19, 20202 min read


When Will I Learn
Music as mantra soothes my soul and I hope yours too. It also boosts my positive self-talk which changes the landscape as I journey to...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 6, 20202 min read


Shift Happens
As a former high school teacher, I always encouraged my students to get their thoughts down on paper. It did not matter if it was a mess....

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 4, 20202 min read


An Interview: Wreck It Andrew
So, for those of you who don't know the story of Wreck It Ralph. Let me tell you a bit about his character in relationship to Andrew. ...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 29, 20205 min read


Practicing Courage
It has been ten months since I've been to a yoga studio and I desperately miss it. I miss the synchronicity of breath, shared experience....

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 27, 20203 min read


A Reminder
This week, in the U.S., there is a focus on gratitude. I find it a bit frustrating. Gratitude should have no boundaries. Gratitude...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 22, 20201 min read


How You Doing?
There are just some days that look up – everything will be okay. And there are other days where you start your day waking up startled...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 21, 20202 min read


Mind and Body
This morning I had the most glorious awakening. I rolled over and saw the sun streaming through my windows and jumped out of bed...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 14, 20202 min read


Let It Breathe
There is always the possibility for good nutrition for my mind and body when I make time for it. Meal planning for my belly always takes...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Puns Of Steel
Well, with the fact that I’m into this hip journey with six hip surgeries, I certainly don’t (and will never) have buns of steel, but I...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 7, 20202 min read


Differences
Differences have to be celebrated and understood. We don't all have the same past experiences, the same personality traits or the same...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 1, 20202 min read


Research from the UK
About a year ago, I interviewed Mr. Rishi Chana, hip preservationist, from the UK about his thoughts about hip preservation. He was...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 1, 20203 min read


Who Are You Called to Be?
As a school administrator, I consistently try to focus on my student’s strengths. The celebration of strengths is so hugely important for...

Hopeful Hippies
Oct 23, 20202 min read


Harvesting Hope
Last Saturday, I was a fly on the wall at an outdoor yoga class in the park. I was trying to calm my mind before class started. ...

Hopeful Hippies
Oct 17, 20202 min read
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