What do you do when you’re halfway through Griffith Park, alone with your dogs, and two coyotes appear on the trail ahead of you? In this solo episode of 15 Years in LA, I share the story of one of the most nerve-racking hikes of my life and how it became a reminder of something bigger.

Because whether it’s wildlife on a hike or a challenge in your own head, LA will put you in situations where you have no choice but to face your fears. We’ll talk about what it feels like in the moment, the mental shift that happens when you choose to stand tall, and how those moments prepare you for everything else this city (and life) throws at you.

Lately, I’ve been inspired by voices that push me to live braver: including The Sabrina Zohar Show, which has guided me through my mental health journey, and my own therapist, who hosts Own Your Truth Podcast. In therapy, he’s helped me face my fears head-on in the real world; Sabrina’s words have helped me face the ones living inside. Together, they’ve been a huge part of me learning to stand my ground on a trail or in life.

This isn’t just a story about coyotes. It’s about courage, instinct, and the quiet power of realizing you can handle more than you think.

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