Some weeks are just… unusual.
Not bad. Not boring. Just unusual. And if you’re anything like me—stubborn and fiercely determined—that can mean a week full of hard choices and personal growth.
This past week, I had one of those moments.
While reviewing updates to my website, I noticed something missing: the Shot In The Arm logo. Naturally, I asked the designer to add it in so people could easily click over to Instagram or Facebook to hear weekly encouragement and find some hope.
She hesitated.
“It’s up to you,” she said, “but Google tends to flag the word ‘shot.’ It could hurt your site’s visibility.”
Cue my knee-jerk reaction: Put it on there anyway! Because when I decide something, I usually see it through—come hell or high water.
But I’ve learned that just because I feel something strongly doesn’t mean it’s the wisest path forward. I had to pause. To challenge my own thoughts.
And I asked myself some hard questions:
- Am I trying to prove something?
- Is this about being right?
- Is this about worth that’s already been proven?
The answer surprised me… and freed me.
No. I’m done proving. I don’t need to be “right” to be worthy.
And in that quiet, honest moment, something shifted. My soul whispered: “Choose Life.”
What does that mean?
It means choosing the direction that allows you to grow, to become, to thrive. It’s not about ego—it’s about transformation. Emotional wholeness. Health. Purpose.
So I changed the name of my weekly podcast (or reel, or miniseries—whatever we’re calling it!) from A Shot In The Arm to:
CHOOSE LIFE… because you can.
It’s not just a title change. It’s a declaration.
Choose Life is the way out of fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, and disappointment. It’s a proven emotional health strategy that helps align your mind, body, and spirit.
And when your emotional system is strong—when your soul is settled—you feel whole.
That’s what I want for you.
