Hey everyone,
You may have noticed that I have been a little quiet here lately. The truth is, the past month has been one of the most significant seasons of my life. If you are here, it is probably because you are on your own journey of learning and growing. That is the heart of this newsletter.
I have never believed I am here to tell anyone how to live or what to do. I love sharing things I learn, but at the end of the day, I am a student of life just like you. My hope is that as I walk through this season and stay committed to honesty and vulnerability, something here will offer encouragement, strength, and renewal.
Goodbyes are hard.
A Year of Change
This past year has been full of change.
In May 2024, after a lot of thought, counsel, and mutual care, my partner and I decided to end our 23 year marriage so that we could each continue growing into who we felt called to be. We chose to cohabitate for one final year so our kids could finish their last season in the city and feel supported through the transition.
Then, this past August, all the change that we had planned suddenly arrived. It hit fast and it hit hard. In a matter of weeks, I said goodbye to my kids, my spouse, and my house. When you think your life is headed in a certain direction and then suddenly everything shifts, it shakes you in ways you never expect.
My kids moved because my ex wanted a fresh start in a new community. We agreed on this together. We are still amicable, supportive, and committed to walking this new season with care. Even in the sadness, there is peace in knowing we are choosing honesty and growth.
I stayed in Calgary to remain close to my community and to lean into my own personal growth.
A New Way of Showing Up
For the last few years, I was still active online, but personally I had pulled away. I felt shut down, unsure of how to move forward.
This season feels very different. Something in me has opened. I want to live with my heart on the table. I want to heal. I want to rebuild. I want to become whole.
I am not trying to position myself as someone who has the answers. I know that by sharing openly, I am opening myself up to both criticism and support. But I am at peace with that. This is my life, and I am committed to being honest as I walk it out.
My Commitments for 2026
So as we near 2026 I am leaning in and submitting myself to life transformation on many levels. It looks like this.
1) Emotional and Mental Health
This is the foundation. I am doing the internal work, meeting with people who guide and challenge me, and choosing honesty even when it is uncomfortable. I want to show up well for my friends, my community, and most of all my kids.
My ex and I continue to build a strong, cooperative partnership. We are still learning how to define our new relationship, and although it is unfamiliar, we are moving forward with respect and care.
2) Physical Wellness
Earlier this year, I completed a 90 day fitness transformation and it reset me in so many ways. Now I want to keep going. I want to push my limits, challenge my body, and grow stronger than I have ever been. This is about challenging mindsets and being my best.
3) Business and Creative Growth
I have been sharing my work and thoughts online since 2011. Some people have stayed with me through every season. Some have stepped away, and that is okay. I am not trying to chase numbers. I just want to tell honest stories, grow my business, deepen my partnerships, and keep creating meaningful work.
My Goal: to pass along what I learn to anyone who can benefit from it.
Beginning Again
I am not perfect. I am not trying to be.
I am simply trying to show up fully and keep learning.
There is grief in saying goodbye to what was. There is fear in stepping into an unknown future, especially at 48. But there is also gratitude. I am grateful for my family, my community, and my faith, which continue to carry me forward.
When you find yourself somewhere you never expected to be, it can feel overwhelming. It is full of uncertainty, sadness, and questions. But there is also a quiet sense of possibility. Something new wants to take shape.
Finding Home
I recently moved into a new place. It feels like a space to breathe. A space to reset.
This home is temporary, just a 12 month window to let the dust settle and choose what comes next. I have never lived alone before. I went from roommates, to marriage, to children, and now I am here, learning to build a home within myself.
I am alone, but I am not lonely. I am surrounded by family and friends who care deeply for me, and I am discovering a new appreciation for solitude.
What You Can Expect Here
Welcome to the journey.
It is about to get real. It is about to get raw. It is about to get honest but also fun! Through humor we can heal.
My hope is that through vulnerability and openness, we can help each other become stronger and live fuller lives.
Thank you for being here.
See you next week.
With gratitude,
Scott
The Final Photo at My House.