The Perfect Store-bought Soup Doesn’t Exi-
I thought the perfect store-bought soup didn’t exist, but then I saw that Rao’s Homemade makes soup in addition to their delicious sauces and pastas.
Being Kind to Yourself in Uncertain Times
This Mel Robbins quote came from an interview I watched recently where she shared a lot of interesting thoughts about manifesting.
But the part that really stayed with me was when she said “you actually owe it to yourself to also presume the positive.”
Move More, Sit Less: Small Shifts That Support Your Health
I sit a lot during my workday. And during cancer treatment, I found myself sitting even more.
Recently, I was shocked to learn that a study found sitting more than 6 hours a day for 10–20 years can mean up to 7 years of lost healthy life!
Clean Beauty and Hair Products that Wow
Check out the clean beauty & hair care products that made my husband AND hairdresser say WOW!
I discovered ACURE in a breast cancer care box nearly 3 years ago, and it’s been my go-to ever since.
How Choosing Light and Love Helps Darkness Fade
This quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us that healing, progress, and positive change don’t come from negativity or hate.
They come from choosing light and love, even when it’s hard.
Cancer Survival Rates are Up!
Survival rates are up: according to the American Cancer Society’s latest annual report, 7 in 10 people now survive 5 years or more after a cancer diagnosis. 🎗️🎉
Give Someone You Love a Gift That Gives Back
Today is one month until Valentine’s Day, a time to share some love, especially with those battling illness.
When I lost my hair during chemo, it was constantly on my mind. I wanted so badly to look like myself again; to feel pretty, not sick.
Being a Rainbow for Others: Why I Created Positive By Design
Maya Angelou’s quote is the mantra behind Positive By Design:
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”
We all have moments when we need a little extra support, encouragement, and hope.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month—a reminder to talk about cervical cancer and how to prevent it.
In the U.S., about 1 in 10,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and in 2025, more than 13,000 women were diagnosed.
What Growth Looked Like in 2025, and What’s Next for 2026
In 2025, I experienced so much GROWTH!
From my hair growing longer, to trying new things, to traveling to new places, to growing older, to getting promoted at work, to growing the impact of Positive By Design 🙌
Strength Comes From Doing What Scares You
I love this quote because it reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s action in spite of it.
Fear can either paralyze us or propel us forward.
Try This New Way to Achieve Your Goals in the New Year
The new year always brings talk of resolutions—but I like to think of them as intentions, not fixes.
Think about the things you want to try, build upon, or prioritize.
2025 in Review: Growth, Gratitude, and Impact
2025 was a year defined by growth and gratitude for Positive By Design.
Thank YOU for helping to make it happen!
Start the New Year Where You Are
As 2025 comes to a close, give yourself permission to look forward, not backward with regret.
What’s done has shaped you, but it doesn’t define what comes next.
The Impact of Breast Cancer Trauma after Treatment
Breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and fear of recurrence can be deeply traumatic.
Studies show that 1 in 3 survivors experience PTSD-like symptoms which often intensify after treatment ends.
How I Choose to Celebrate Overcoming Cancer at Christmas
From jingle bells to sleigh bells, bells are a symbol of Christmas and hope—and for many cancer survivors, they carry even deeper meaning.
5 Surprising Parallels Between Hair Regrowth and Healing
Watching my hair grow back from chemo over the past 2.5 years has been full of surprises.
The things that surprised me most about my hair regrowth are the same things that have surprised me about myself as a breast cancer survivor…
The Festival of Lights Reminds Us to Share Our Light
Last night marked the first night of Hanukkah: the Festival of Lights.
This quote beautifully captures the heart of the holiday: light is not diminished when it’s shared. It grows.
Reassuring Research on IVF and Breast Cancer Risk
December is the month our oldest son was born, thanks to IVF after 2+ years of trying.
During IVF you have to take lots of hormones including estrogen, which is sometimes present in breast cancer cells too…
Learning to Set Worry Down and Keep Moving Forward
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I did a lot of worrying… and it never helped.
Worry didn’t get me through treatment.
It didn’t bring hope or comfort.
It didn’t change the outcome.