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Medical Anxiety
Medical anxiety doesn’t always end when treatment does. Sometimes it sneaks in during follow-up appointments, scan results, or even when supporting a loved one. In this post, I’m sharing how it showed up for me—and the tools I reach for when it does.
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Slowing Down for More Productivity and Peace
Escaping and slowing down is hard. Our always-on apps, notifications, and expectations to respond so quickly to everything don’t help. We are dancing on the line between being productive and stressed out. It is important to slow down when looking for peace.
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Managing Anxiety Before Breast Cancer Doctor’s Appointments: What I’ve Learned
I feel anxiety every time I have a breast cancer doctor’s appointment on the calendar. It doesn’t matter what kind of appointment it is— I can count on the scanxiety. In this sponsored post with HealthGrades, I share how I manage my anxiety as the appointments approach.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Carve Out Peace During Challenging Seasons
Some seasons in our lives are overwhelming. How can we carve out peace and maintain some semblance of well-being when life feels so challenging?
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Beyond Surviving: Pursuing Joy after Breast Cancer (in France)
Is there something beyond surviving cancer? What would it look like to pursue joy, beauty, and passion after breast cancer? Upon returning from our Fall 2023 trip to France, I continue to pursue joy, even though I won’t be speaking French as much as I was on vacation.
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Living in the Pause: In-Between Journeys
What is it like to live in the pause? What if we are in-between journeys? Why does it feel so uncomfortable? Aren't we supposed to celebrate the end and then ride that emotional wave to the next journey?
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Scanxiety Supports: Before, During, and After
If you are facing imaging and feeling anxious- you are not alone! Many of us contend with scanxiety, whether we are heading into imaging or another doctor’s appointment. As I approach my mammograms, I do some things to plan for and live with the scanxiety. I’ve been through these anxious times before, so I wanted to be proactive rather than…
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New Year, New Words of Intention: Embracing Evolution
New year, new words of intention. While my nature is to avoid change, I know this year will be full of transformation and growth. As a year of change begins, I choose to embrace evolution joyfully and purposefully.
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My Dirty Shower Was Yelling at Me- So I Fired (Promoted) Myself and Shut It Up
Every time I got in the shower, it yelled at me. The scum on the tiles, the grime in the grout lines, and the water spots on the door spoke words of worthlessness. “You’re not good enough. You don’t deserve to have a clean shower. You’re a terrible housecleaner.” I would close my eyes, breathe in the rose-scented soap, and…
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HealthGrades Post: Breast Cancer- It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted
As a mom of two, I thought that I understood fatigue, especially since my first son didn’t sleep through the night until he was 14 months old. However, I was completely unprepared for the fatigue that came with my breast cancer diagnosis. This was not exhaustion fixed by napping in the afternoon or going to bed early. It was more…
