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Human Connection — The Power of Perspective

Human Connection — The Power of Perspective

“He Focused on What He Had” I met Josh in an airport line one day. I had just gotten a haircut shorter than I liked and wasn’t feeling my most confident. Then I noticed him standing a few feet away—tall, Southern, and smiling. We started talking, and I learned he was...

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Chair Lift Guy

Chair Lift Guy

Hi friends, It was set to be another great day on the mountain — blue skies, soft snow, the kind of day that makes you feel weightless. But for me, the chairlift has always been the hardest part of snowboarding. I ride with both feet strapped in, but getting off is...

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The Mountain Humbles Me

The Mountain Humbles Me

Hi friends There was a day on the mountain I’ll never forget. We were heading down a black run — one of my favorites. The kind that makes your heart race before you even drop in. At first, I took it slow. The top was steep, and I wanted to feel every carve, every...

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In the hospital shower, I began to cry…

In the hospital shower, I began to cry…

Hi friends, There was a day in the hospital when a nurse gave me a shower. I sat in the chair, water beating down, staring at my body that didn’t feel like mine anymore. My stomach was swollen, my legs wouldn’t move, and the weight of it all brought me to tears. In...

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The moment a nurse made me feel safe again

The moment a nurse made me feel safe again

Hi friends, There was a moment during my hospital stay when I felt at my absolute most vulnerable. I had an accident in bed. In that split second, I braced myself for humiliation. But my nurse moved so quickly — lifting me, cleaning me, and remaking the bed with such...

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The Real Meaning of Resilience for Healthcare Professionals

The Real Meaning of Resilience for Healthcare Professionals

Hi friends, If you work in healthcare, you’ve probably heard the word resilience so many times it feels like just another training topic or poster on the breakroom wall. But resilience isn’t about checking a box — it’s about survival in one of the most demanding...

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A Note of Thanks & What to Expect Here

A Note of Thanks & What to Expect Here

Hi friends, I’m so glad you’re here. For those of you I haven’t met yet — my name is Kelsey Tainsh. I’m a motivational speaker, para-snowboarder, and someone who’s spent a lot of time on both sides of the hospital bed. As a teenager, I faced a brain tumor, a stroke,...

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