I’m shifting gears to push even harder… And it Feels Good!

I’m shifting gears to push even harder

And it feels good

Lately I’ve been reevaluating where my time goes, how I show up, and what really moves the needle in this fight for education and access to obesity treatment. That led me to a big decision. I ended my Thursday night live show on YouTube after two years. I loved that show. I loved the community around it. But the time it took to prep, to produce, to show up every week just wasn’t adding up anymore. Not compared to what that same time could do if I used it to dig deeper into the work that matters most.

So that’s what I’ve done.

I’ve pulled everything together into one place. The podcast, the articles, the commentary. It all flows into this Substack now. That move has freed up a lot more space in my week than I expected. Space to breathe. To think. To chase down the hard stories. To make better content. To advocate harder.

Also… camping season is here. After five years in our little starter camper, we finally upgraded to one that fits the whole family. When we bought the original camper, we were a family of 5, and the babies were small. Now we are family of 6 big kids plus one big baby golden retriever! It will be so nice to have something that fits us this summer, and I’m already feeling recharged just thinking about working on some upcoming projects around the campfire with my favorite people in-tow. That weekend reset is something I’m really looking forward to. It’s already changing how I show up in the work each week. I feel it. My family feels it. That kind of clarity fuels everything else.

If the content feels a little more focused lately, that’s why. If you’ve noticed a sharper edge, that’s why too. This is not about doing less. This is about doing what matters most.

For those of you who have raised your hand and said “I’m going paid to support OTP”, thank you. That support means more than you know! It helps me stay independent. It keeps the priorities clear. It gives me the freedom to speak directly to the people this actually affects.

Bigger things are coming. I’ll share more soon.

But tonight, just a quick note to say this. I’m not slowing down. I’m just getting more deliberate.

Thanks for being here.