HeyJaredBrigitte Cutshall
Cancer thriver, boy mom, and health advocate on a mission to bring intentional curiosity to life. I believe in the power of ASK WHY, being proactive, the healing force of nature, dog lover, and practice kindness — even to the annoying squirrels.
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Why I Keep Talking About “Ask Why” (opens the original)
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Stop Silencing Curiosity (And Let Them Ask Why) (opens the original)
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Boy mom here.When my husband and I were raising our two sons, we didn’t want kids who were just obedient and followed orders. We wanted to raise independent men who could think for themselves and navigate the world with confidence.That was easier said than done.Like most parents, there were plenty of times when life was busy and it would have been so much simpler to shut them down with a quick “Because I said so.”Whenever we default to compliance over curiosity, we send a subtle message: Don’t t
I Wasn't Expecting to Have This Conversation With a State Senator (opens the original)
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He came to the neighborhood and asked what mattered most to each of us. What was important? I told him…and ended up admitting something about my own health choice that I didn’t see coming.Watch the full conversation below. Don’t guess; verify. Let’s stop assuming what healthcare costs and start asking why.What have you been putting off? Hit reply and tell me.Talk soon, Brigitte (still running) 🏃♀️<div class="subscr
Just Keep Trying (opens the original)
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There’s a moment in every hard diagnosis where the life you planned quietly disappears, and a different question shows up in its place. Not “why me,” but “why not me — and now what?”That’s the question James Logan has been living inside for the last two years.James is an endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and author of Just Keep TRI-ING. He joined me on Real Things Living to talk about what happened after a Stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis turned his entire life sideways. He was given a prognos
“I loved watching you play” (opens the original)
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I’ve always believed that sports can teach you how to build community, communicate effectively, and develop leadership skills. It was an honor to speak with Jay Paterno (author, coach, and commentator) recently on my podcast about what’s actually happening to the young athletes right now.This conversation meant a lot to me.College sports used to be driven primarily by school pride, camaraderie, and the pure love of the game. The landscape looks very different now. Young athletes are navigating c
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