Welcome to my Substack Notes — a collection of near daily shorter insights on topics that I’m interested in or inspired to reflect on deeper! Wednesday digest so far: ♻️ I need to do a better job of keeping my routines while traveling. My fitness and writing routines are always …
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2026
New Chapters and Second Chances (Substack Writings)
A surprising, heartbreaking confession, a new chapter, and second chances.
Read More »I Was Never Late (Substack Writings)
What if the feeling of being “behind” in life isn’t actually the truth but a story shaped by circumstances, society’s milestones, and even ourselves? Here’s what I discovered about my own version of being late.
Read More »Quick Video Short: Building Inner Resilience
Quick Video Short A short reminder to keep showing up for your growth. ~ C
Read More »Remembering the Good Stuff (Substack Writings)
Remembering the beauty, those golden moments, the good stuff from your past, doesn’t invalidate or hide the difficult parts, but rather gives you a fuller picture of who you were and who you are.
Read More »Noticing Yourself More (Substack Writings)
There’s this common thing that many of us do, prioritizing loving, caring for, and noticing others more than we ever do ourselves.
Read More »9/11 Reflection: The Cost
I know today is somber, but there’s something important I’ve been thinking about that I wanted to share.
Read More »Trust Your Gear (Substack Writings)
This memory came back to me recently, and I think I finally understand why.
Read More »Quick Video Short: Stop Waiting To Be Celebrated
Quick Video Short This is your permission slip to celebrate yourself more. Not for anyone’s approval. Not to make yourself feel better than others. Just for you. Because you’re worth it. What might change if you started celebrating yourself just a bit more? ~ C
Read More »Quick Video Short: Deconstructing Inherited Life Scripts / Conditioning
Quick Video Short A quick video short on the work I’m doing and what I’m observing in the social media sphere. Are you here too? Share in the comments if so! ~ C
Read More »Welcome to Chai & Chat
a cozy corner Chai & Chat warm moments · curious minds · fresh perspectives Even if you’re not a die-hard chai drinker like me — welcome to our warm, cozy spot for curious minds to gather for quick bursts of first-hand insights. Thoughtful quotes, audio snippets, and video moments to …
Read More »Finding Your Voice Again (Substack Writings)
Sometimes we’ll have cycles and seasons where we just can’t express the words within us. If that’s you now, I reflect on how wounding impacts our voice and how we can start to get it back again.
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