I choose joy over fear,
and brave over perfect.

author. storyteller. life coach.

“Breathtaking. Raw. Real. This is a memoir about what it means to have a voice. When Rinehart loses her ability to speak, she learns to listen to herself.”

—Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human

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My Story

I’m a writer. ultrarunner. activist. mom. I dive into discomfort and teach how to swing for the bleachers in life. Welcome to my home on the web. I’m so happy you’re here! If you were at my real home, you’d have to move kids’ stuff off the couch and make your own cup of tea anyway, so get comfortable where you are and read more of my story…

 

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This week we received the heartbreaking news that our son’s best friend, Joaquin, a 16-year-old boy, is not cured of cancer. It has come back.… Read more

The Beauty of Sometimes

Have you ever thought about the beauty of the word sometimes?  Sometimes is a great word. It’s so much more honest than always or never. … Read more

Expectations Turned Upside Down

What is the experience of having our expectations turned upside down?  I was supposed to have major surgery on my spine. The doctor was supposed… Read more

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