One day, I started writing and recording every detail of my life.

I was a career educator at a mental health treatment center, fitness instructor, and hopeless romantic. My life was filled with meaning but confusing underlying chaos I didn’t understand.

I started documenting everything as an attempt to regain power. I loved where I was, but I felt like my life was in the hands of other people. I wanted to be the maker of my own destiny. What can I do about what I am seeing in the world?

Plus, I had an epiphany on the floor of my apartment that my dreams were coming true and who hasn’t dreamed of being a vlogger?

Obvious themes came up over time: health, education, and relationships; the interconnectedness apparent.

What surprised me most from my data was how every problem or solution in these areas pointed me to one thing: my relationship to myself.

Eat the Apple was born out of unedited self-expression showing me where I am (flaws and all) and what I can do about it.

The foundation is rooted in being a student of life.

Empowerment arises from being a student who needs a teacher for answers to being a student who knows how to teach themselves.

The process of individuation is necessary for long-term supportive health and behavioral habits across the life span.

The apple metaphor has notes of health, education, power, and justice as do all the resources you will find as you move throughout your journey here.

That’s my deal!

- Paige Jennings :)