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Diving deep into my journey with cancer and how it has forever changed me in so many unexpected ways with the hope that I inspire others to believe in their strength and their ability to overcome the seemingly insurmountable challenges in their own lives.
Below are my most recent posts. I cover a wide array of topics; everything from diet and mental health tips and tools, to alternative therapies and new research, to my favourite anti-cancer and health products. So, check back often 🙂 Explore the subcategories under the “Blog” dropdown menu above to discover past posts, or if you are looking for something in particular, use the search bar above or to the right to see if I’ve written about it.
On the Last Day of the Year
There is something quite final about this day. Time moving on, holidays coming to a close, another year over. I wanted to take a little time today to reflect on the year that I have had. It has been really quite astounding when I think about it. We have a tendency to...
Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms: Part 5 – Maitake Mushrooms
We continue our exploration into medicinal mushrooms with a versatile variety and one you may not have heard of either: the maitake! This one sits on the fence when it comes to taste; some people love it and some people do not. What everyone can agree on are its...
Valuing Where You Are At
If you’re here reading this, I likely don’t need to tell you what a rollercoaster cancer is. The emotions are intense and all over the damn place. The initial fear, shock, and disbelief eventually give way to confusion and different fears, likely some anger and...
Who Am I Now? The Cancer Identity Crisis
I was having dinner with a dear group of friends this week. We all met in a breast cancer support group, and though we have all moved on and don’t attend the group anymore, we get together as much as we can to reconnect, catch up, and of course talk cancer. Finding...
Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms: Part 4 – Chaga Mushrooms
We continue our exploration into medicinal mushrooms with another heavy hitter and one you may not have heard of: chaga mushroom! Like the reishi, this mushroom doesn’t taste amazing, but there are many benefits to it that make it a great addition to your protocol....
Dealing With the Change of Cancer
Cancer. It brings so much change with it. In literally an instant your life is forever altered. Before, you’re mostly thinking about your friends, your family, your job, the plans you have coming up this weekend. After, all of that gets obliterated, and all that is...
