“It’s not about escaping your thoughts; it’s about moving through them.” Mental health is something I care very deeply about. Just like many others out there, I’ve experienced some dark moments; times filled with anxiety, stress, spiraling thoughts, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence. And while I still experience ups and downs, I’ve learned that movement, and the people who ‘walk’ beside me, help me rise up, time and time again. Movement, for me, isn’t just about fitness. It’s a way to remind myself of what I’m capable of. When I push through a tough workout or do something I didn’t think I could, it builds more than strength, it builds belief. Every extra rep, round, or kg on the barbell, along with that constant push forward…it all becomes proof that I can do hard things, even when my mind tells me otherwise. In those moments, my thoughts quiet. The noise fades. It’s just effort, breath, and presence, and that’s often all I need to reset. With that, what truly helps to keep me...