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09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The quote in the image I am sharing stopped me in my tracks today.

Since the release of my book, 6 Million Reasons to…Hope, I have had so many wonderful conversations where people have begun sharing their stories with me. But not every conversation has been easy.

Not long ago, someone opened a conversation with me by saying, "You need to get over your childhood. You need to move on. I hope telling your story will help you get over things."

My first instinct was to be defensive, but I didn't. I did get emotional though, and in the end, I thanked her for her honesty — not because I learned something new about myself, but because I learned a great deal about her.

Telling my story was never about not being "over" my childhood. It is about having lived through trauma as a child and the hurt that happens with life. Through sharing my story, I am sharing how I overcome the hurt with growth. It is about learning who I am, what I'm feeling and why — and choosing to embrace all of it rather than run from it. And if someone learns from my story, connects to my story, or is inspired by my story, then I will keep telling it!

Here is what I know to be true. When something has genuinely hurt you, you do not just get over it. What you CAN do is create awareness around your beliefs and the stories you tell yourself. You learn to forgive — yourself and others. You begin to recognize your triggers and your response to them.

It is through conversations and sharing our stories, even the difficult ones, that we truly connect, and that is what is important to me - heartfelt connections.

So keep sharing. Keep showing up. Your story matters more than you know.

09/01/2026

I know September 24th might feel like it's far away — but trust me, it will be here before we know it!

This is my first book, and I am still pinching myself. I cannot even begin to describe what it means to have finally gotten it out into the world. This has been years in the making — years of learning, growing, failing, trying again, self doubt, breakthroughs, and a whole lot of heart — and somehow, I finally found a way to put it all into words. Completing it is one of the things I am most proud of, and I could not be more excited to share it with you in person.

Come grab a copy, celebrate with me, and let's talk all things hurt, hope, perseverance, resilience, and everything in between.

08/20/2026

6 Million Reasons to... Hope has invited many heartfelt conversations about healing, hurt, and life. I love it. Keep bringing your reviews (on Amazon and Goodreads) and don't hesitate to give me a call for a personal conversation about your thoughts.

08/18/2026

Loved this conversation with Cori.

In this episode " Small Steps That Create Big Change" of Mindfulness in Motion, Cori Myka sits down with endurance athlete, health strategist, author, and coach Lida Johnson to explore how mindful movement helps us move beyond fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Through stories from Ironman triathlons, long-distance hiking, swimming, and everyday coaching, Lida shares how staying present can transform not only the way we move, but the way we live.

Whether you're learning to swim, returning to movement after years away, or simply trying to trust yourself again, this conversation offers compassionate encouragement to meet yourself exactly where you are.

In this episode, we explore:
🌿 Why confidence grows through small, consistent actions
🏊 How mindful movement keeps us grounded in the present
🚶 The power of trusting the process instead of chasing perfection
💙 How to overcome overwhelm with tiny, sustainable habits
⛰️ Lessons from Ironman races, long-distance hiking, and endurance sports
✨ Building self-belief through movement and self-compassion

08/14/2026

5 stars.