3 Simple Ways to Give Yourself a Fresh Start for Back-to-School Season
Whether you’ve got kids in school or you’re leading the classroom, back-to-school season brings new routines. And with Fall right around the corner, even more changes are coming.
The best way to move through this busy season? Focus on small habits that help you feel good from the inside out.
When You Can’t Find the Words, Give a Hug
I may not be a doctor, but I do know this: one of the best cures when you’re struggling or feeling down is a hug. 🤗
Hugs aren’t just comforting emotionally—they also do magical things for your body…
Confidence and a Cause: Celebrating Women’s Wellness
As a breast cancer survivor, I’ve learned wellness is about more than physical health—it’s about confidence, self-care, and feeling good in your own skin.
That’s why I own and am so inspired by CAKES body®. Their products are designed by women, for women, to help us feel “flattered, free, & fearless in any outfit.”
Obstacles Don’t Have to Stop You
Obstacles are part of every journey. The biggest ones can appear suddenly, feel overwhelming, and test our strength, creativity, and resilience.
When we see them as enormous, immovable mountains, fear and negativity can take over.
Together, We Can Stand Up To Cancer
Sheryl Crow hosted Stand Up To Cancer’s 9th televised fundraising special with “Nashville’s biggest stars alongside cancer researchers and survivors for a night of music, inspiration, and hope.”
SU2C’s model focuses on collaborative research across institutions and disciplines so researchers and scientists can work toward a shared goal: beat cancer.
How the Right Mentor Makes the Unknown Less Scary
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I craved connection with someone who had truly been in my shoes—a married mom of young kids, managing a team at work, facing a similar diagnosis and treatment.
I needed more than sympathy. I needed guidance, hope, and proof that I could get through this.
What I Learned in the Trenches of Breast Cancer
When you’re deep in the trenches, whether it’s cancer treatment or another battle, it can be hard to see the light ahead.
The hours crawl and hopelessness sets in. Sometimes it takes everything you have to fight back tears or get from one breath to the next.
Why Sun Safety is a Must for Survivors
As a breast cancer survivor, my journey didn’t end when treatment did. Survivorship means continued strength, and continued vigilance.
One reality many survivors face is an increased risk of second primary cancers, including melanoma.
Beyond Chemotherapy: Coping with Recurrence Anxiety
10/12 chemos are DONE!
With the end in sight, I'm not jumping up and down though.
One part of cancer treatment you don't hear about is after it's done…
Celebrating Sisterhood in All Its Beautiful Forms
August 3 was National Sisters Day—a day to honor the deep bonds of sisterhood in all its forms.
While I was blessed with sisters in my family, after my breast cancer diagnosis, I discovered an entirely new kind of sisterhood… one I never expected, but will always be grateful for.
Celebrating National Wellness Month, One Small Step at a Time
August is National Wellness Month, but you don’t have to overhaul your life to see positive changes.
Wellness doesn’t have to mean intense workouts, perfect meal prep, or a whole new morning routine; the idea of adding more can feel overwhelming, but there’s a simple solution…
Cancer Changed My 40th Plans, But Made My 41st Even Sweeter
I had big plans for turning 40 including an island vacation with friends, and a big milestone birthday party.
But three and a half months before my birthday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and all plans were cancelled.
What It Feels Like to Finally Finish Treatment
I didn’t realize how much emotional weight I had been carrying for over a year and a half until my final targeted therapy infusion.
My breast cancer was HER2+, a faster-growing type, but one with a specific weakness doctors could target. That meant an extra 12 rounds of targeted therapy.
How I Set Myself Up for Success Post-Surgery
The best thing I did for my post-surgery recovery, besides rest, was physical therapy. My doctors recommended a specialist in lymphedema prevention, and luckily, I found one just minutes from my home.
Attending therapy 1-2 times a week for a few months helped me regain strength, mobility, and flexibility after my double mastectomy surgery.
Unexpected Grief During My Breast Cancer Journey
Battling breast cancer was the most physically and emotionally difficult thing I’ve ever endured.
However, I didn’t expect to experience and struggle with GRIEF as both a cancer patient and survivor.
Surprising Benefits of Drinking Water
We all know we should drink “8 glasses of water a day” but HOW does water actually help our bodies?
3 Prompts to Practice Gratitude
Soon after I was diagnosed, I bought a gratitude journal for the first time and started writing in it daily, more as a distraction, but it became the thing that got me unstuck.
4 Ways to Find Your Support Squad
What’s the one thing you need to stay positive on a recurring basis? A support squad!