- Benefits of getting a massage
One of my favorite ways to care for my body is through a massage. It is relaxing and helps my body release aches, stress and more. The best thing is that there are many benefits of getting a massage. Keep reading to learn why you should add this activity to your self-care routine. Caring for … Read more - Tips for dating after cancer
Dating after cancer is a topic that I’m often asked about when leading workshops or mentoring cancer survivors. While I’m no expert at relationships and dating, I have gone on plenty of dates as a cancer survivor. So I decided to share tips for dating after cancer below. Dating as a cancer survivor I used … Read more - Benefits of barre workouts for bones
Strong bones are a must for all of us. Unfortunately, cancer survivors face treatment side effects that can affect bone density and strength. Thankfully, there are things to do to help your bones, including weight bearing activities. There are many benefits of barre workouts for bones. Keep reading to learn why you should add barre … Read more - Five tips to manage grief
For the past 19 years, this holiday week has been tough for me. My dad died from cancer 19 years ago this week. And for 19 years, my grief has ebbed and flowed. In that time, I’ve learned these five tips to manage grief so wanted to share with you. Growing up Independence Day was … Read more - Cancer taught me these 25 lessons
June is an impactful month for me. Two cancer anniversaries for me. Days to pause in the hustle of life and reflect on the challenges I’ve overcome and the opportunities I’ve embraced. Today is one of those special days. Twenty-five years ago I finished bone cancer treatment. I was 22. I learned a lot about … Read more - Celebrate and support cancer survivors
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States, a day to celebrate and support over 18 million cancer survivors. To celebrate life. And also raise awareness of challenges that cancer survivors face. I am celebrating today! I celebrate every day. It’s an emotional day for me. I am GRATEFUL and BLESSED every day … Read more - Four benefits of being outdoors
I love the outdoors! Fresh air, trees and endless activities to keep you busy and having fun make the outdoors the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are also many health and well-being perks to spending time in the outdoors. Keep reading to learn four benefits of being outdoors. Nature’s strength help me through … Read more - Tips to manage menopause
Human bodies go through many changes as they age. This occurs in both women and men. And every woman goes through menopause as she ages. Some are forced into early menopause due to medical reasons, like cancer. So today I’m sharing four tips to manage menopause. And to the men stopping by: don’t stop reading, … Read more - Buy the flowers
Too many people put off doing things while they wait for the perfect moment or someone else. They wait and wait, until it’s too late. Keep reading to learn why you should always buy the flowers. What are you waiting for? A few year ago, a friend looked at a vase of fresh flowers on … Read more - Managing health concerns after a cancer diagnosis
It’s been a long time since I fell down the rabbit hole of googling symptoms and getting sucked into the ‘it’s cancer’ head space. I don’t usually spend unnecessary energy on worry, but as a three-time cancer survivor, I’m not immune to the anxiety and concerns that many survivors sometimes face. I know other survivors … Read more