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.
What is a (nurse) health coach? (Part 2)
Health coaching may not be what you think it is! What does a nurse health coach do – and not do? We help you tune into your definition of health and wellbeing, right here, right now — and support you in creating inspiring but realistic goals for moving in that direction.
What is a nurse health coach? (Part 1: What do nurses do?)
Part One of “What is a nurse health coach?” is “What do NURSES do?” I didn’t know what nurses do until I went to nursing school, and I bet many folks don’t know what nurses do either! Here’s a little run-down. Tune in for Part 2: What do nurse health coaches do?
Consulting with the experts for your health – including yourself!
When facing an illness or injury, or just taking care of your overall health, knowledgeable experts such as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, chiropractors, yoga instructors, etc might be involved in our care. But another expert who can’t be forgotten is YOU! Only you know how it feels to be you.
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.