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His fear wasn't paranoia: a Ukrainian boy and the fragile concept of safety
When I was traveling recently, a conversation with an airplane seatmate impacted my view of safety in a profound way. We started...
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Sep 302 min read


There's no growth in our comfort zone!
When I was hammering out a workout on the Peleton today, the instructor said, "If you're feeling uncomfortable right now, that's okay. ...
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Jul 161 min read


Strong ties between sexual assault & future substance abuse
When we think of the aftermath of sexual assault, we tend to think about physical and emotional trauma. We may consider the high...
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Jul 22 min read


Situational Awareness & Self-Defense
Though KickStart teaches self-defense, our greatest hope is to avoid the need for physical self-defense altogether. A key component to...
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Jun 162 min read
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