Blog posts 2020-2021

Before focusing on supporting people with breast cancer, I supported women+ through life’s transitions, encouraging a non-dieting and integrative approach to health and well being. When Covid vaccines came out, I shared my story of how I went from being a vaccine skeptic to changing my mind — letting go of old fears and misunderstandings about science and medicine. Read “Confessions of a (former) vaccine skeptic” and “The “C” word (COVID), the vaccine, and skepticism” below.

Siobhan Stofka 5/20/21 Siobhan Stofka 5/20/21

Reopening, reconnecting, restarting

Life is starting to happen again, but the pandemic isn’t quite over yet. Cautious optimism means we can see friends again safely, but who are we now? How do we reintegrate, move on from the trauma of the last year, and nurture our friendships again?

Siobhan Stofka 2/14/21 Siobhan Stofka 2/14/21

Confessions of a (former) vaccine skeptic

As a pretty crunchy new mama, I was nervous about vaccines, and susceptible to fears and misinformation. As a nurse, new skills and information helped me changed my mind.

Siobhan Stofka 12/21/20 Siobhan Stofka 12/21/20

The “C” word (COVID), the vaccine, and skepticism

I didn’t really want to write about COVID, but here we are. If you have questions, concerns or skepticism about the vaccine, and how this holistic-minded nurse is feeling about it all, I hope this post is helpful.