Ever since getting bad news during my yearly diagnostic mammogram in January, this year has been challenging to say the least. I have been emotionally drained, mentally frazzled, financially depleted, and physically in pain. I have lived in a world of ambiguity – a familiar yet unknown place where my worry and fear have gotten the best of me. When… Read More
Let’s Talk About: How to Rethink Pink with Susan G. Komen
Let me start by saying that I do not like much about breast cancer. In fact, I pretty much hate everything about breast cancer. And after recently undergoing my third surgery because of some cancerous calcifications that returned for a second time in seven years, I have learned a few things along the way on how to deal with this… Read More
Let’s Talk About: More Than Pink with Susan G. Komen
Have you ever wondered what a world without breast cancer would be like? For me, as a survivor having to currently face my 3rd lumpectomy in 7 years, it would be a glorious world without fear, pain, and tears. When I first started my blog, I wanted a platform to discuss health related topics and share information about diseases like… Read More
Let’s Talk About: ProLon®, A 5-Day Low Calorie, Plant-Based Meal Program
Since all of my health issues have come to surface, I have been trying to drastically change my lifestyle and diet. As a busy working mom I have also been trying to focus on overall health and wellness in my busy stressful life. So when I found out about ProLon®, a 5-day low calorie, plant-based meal program that provides the same… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My Breast Cancer Diagnosis + The Stages of Grief
As you may know, I have been struggling lately with some grief since getting the news that the breast cancer I was diagnosed with 7 years ago might be back. Individuals struggle with grief for many different reasons in a variety of ways, but typically in a systematic pattern, and so I thought I would take this opportunity to not… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Breast Cancer Prevention
As many of you already know I am a breast cancer survivor. I was first diagnosed in 2011 with a type of non-invasive breast cancer and underwent two lumpectomies in 2012. The diagnosis was life changing and I have done a lot of things since to change my diet and the products I use on my body and in my… Read More
Let’s Talk About: How to Reduce Sugar and Increase Veggies
Raise your hand if you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier! If you are like me, you are looking for some realistic ways to incorporate some healthier lifestyle changes into your everyday diet. But where do you even start? Let’s face it. Many of us probably eat a little too much sugar. When you really look at ingredient labels,… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Cold & Flu Prevention Tips
As a busy mom how many times have you caught yourself saying that you can’t afford to get sick? If you are like me, it’s been countless times! And I find myself saying it more during the holiday season when our calendar is jammed packed with holiday parties, school performances, work events, dance recitals, and family travel! No mom ever… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Quick and Easy Way To Self Care
As a therapist, I advocate self care for all of my clients on a regular basis. But as mom, I rarely take my own advice. Each day is packed to the brim with my abundant workload combined with never-ending household responsibilities and raising two young children. The rare times I don’t have something pressing to do, I sleep, which can… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Lactation Self Care
This post is sponsored by Majka but all photos and opinions are my own. MAJKA (N.) – MOTHER “Majka” (pronounced modge-kuh) was derived from the Bosnian translation of mother. No matter what part of the world you are from or what language you speak, the bond between mother and child is universal.” – Majka As a mom that… Read More