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.
Periomenopause, aging gracefully, and my wonky spine
This week was full tilt boogie perimenopause sensations, and then I sprained my back at work (#rnlife) lifting a patient. My dear friend and senior Iyengar yoga teacher Koren reminded me how important it is to care for my curved and aging spine. Even a touch of scoliosis can take its toll as we age.
Accepting and acknowledging our age is humbling, and if we want to feel youthful and do all the things we want to do in our lives, then self-care is critical.