The Sunday Self-Care Chronicles - Newsletter Archives
Welcome to the Sunday Self-Care Chronicles — my weekly love note to breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone learning to care for their body (and heart) after diagnosis.
Each Sunday, I share a mix of personal reflections, practical tools, and honest education rooted in both professional experience and lived survivorship. These aren’t fluffy wellness tips — they’re real-world, body-focused strategies to help you feel more informed, more supported, and more like yourself again.
You can browse by category, revisit your favorites, or start wherever your nervous system says “yes.”
Let’s make this less scary together — one Sunday at a time.
The Deer Shook It Off and Went Back to Eating Grass. I Did Not.
I'm writing this from a poolside chair in Tuscany — week one of almost three months abroad — and it took me until nearly midweek to actually exhale. This week I'm talking about why that happens, what the deer in the headlights can teach us about fight or flight, and what I've learned from years of helping people feel safe in their own bodies again.