A solstice reflection on how the same ordinary moment can mean something completely different depending on where you are in your healing.

I feel braver than ever after deciding to bear my scars — literally — inside of As You Are Now: A Breast Cancer Self-Care Program for Real Life. This week’s email is all about realizing that brave is not a platitude in cancer land when you see it for what it really means.

After an accidental all-nighter in Paris, I found myself thinking about recovery — and how unfair it is that we expect our bodies to bounce back quickly from anything, including breast cancer treatment. Healing isn't linear. Here's what I mean by that.

I've been in Italy for four weeks now, and I spent the first one more conscious of my body — my weight specifically — than I have in a long time. It had nothing to do with cancer.

My foot recovered from the Gladiator Walk incident — but what stuck with me wasn't the ankle. It was how un-scared I was. And how much I want that for you too. I'm building something, and before I go any further, I need to know where you are.

Daylight Saving may snap your clocks into place, but your body? It does not care. This cozy, honest edition of the Sunday Self-Care Chronicles dives into seasonality, winter fatigue, and practical ways to support your post-cancer body when everything feels darker, colder, and slower.

The “Best Of” self-care series finale brings it all home with hands-on tools and simple refresh ideas for body-based self-care. Perfect timing for a year-end reset—or anytime you need a little extra comfort and clarity.

Part two of the “Best Of” series explores how your self-care needs shift through every stage of recovery—from diagnosis to long-term survivorship. Learn how to meet yourself where you are and tailor your care to fit your season.