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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...
Empathy in Action — The Therapist Who Saw the Athlete, Not the Injury
When I was sixteen, fresh out of another brain surgery and stroke recovery, I felt stuck. I was back in high school, back in therapy, and back to feeling like I didn’t belong anywhere. The physical therapy clinic I was going to was quiet and sterile—no laughter, no...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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