A high-performing wellness executive in Chicago builds a life around optimization, discipline, and control after surviving a health scare in her early thirties. As her company grows and her public persona strengthens, her private rituals intensify into something more rigid and fragile. When her body begins to revolt in ways she cannot quantify, she must confront the difference between living well and living afraid.
I am writer drawn to stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. My work explores themes of resilience, justice, and quiet courage, often set against pivotal moments in American history. Through deeply human characters and immersive settings, I aim to give voice to those whose struggles and triumphs shaped the world we inherited.View all by Judson Powers
