For this installment of my Challenge Retreat recap, I share what it was like stepping into my first individual challenge - an obstacle course. This was about more than just mud and sweat—it was about letting go of my ego, facing fear and sharing joy in conquering.

As someone whose chest has endured a lot of trauma,
Each person’s hand helped me let go of the drama.
I told you all I was a survivor,
Ready to leave my cocoon and become a thriver.

From standing in a circle of strangers-turned-retreat sisters, Day 1 at Teravana was unforgettable. Between mountain views, fresh farm meals and a powerful breathwork ritual, it turns out heart medicine was the best prescription I could’ve received for my aching, asthma-strained lungs.

Tonight, I sat with the moon and she told me…

What happens when you mix The Challenge-style competition with meditation, farm-to-table meals, and some of your reality TV favs? I joined 39 strangers (soon-to-be friends) in the California redwoods for a retreat that pushed me physically, mentally, and emotionally—in the best ways. I had no idea what I was really getting into… but I’m so glad I said yes. This is just the beginning.

A few weeks ago while driving to work, something caught my attention and caused me to audibly gasp. While stopped at the Keystone exit of 465, I saw it. What appeared to be an everyday advertisement on a rotating billboard, suddenly changed to reveal… MY FACE!

How much is the book? How many pages? Will it be paperback or hard cover? I answer these and more on this FAQ style blog all about the book.

Are life’s (metaphorical) wildfires good or bad for us?

Special delivery: sharing my book with the two women it’s dedicated to!

My creative writing WON me an e-bike!

Girl, where have you been?

I wrote this essay as I reflect back on this time last year when my life changed forever with four little words… “you have breast cancer.”

I’m dong my first cancer themed speaking gig, and I’m actually a little nervous about it…

Each year matters. Start making them count!

I address how anxiety and depression rocked my mind during the thick of chemo.

The best gifts to get your breast cancer warrior, and a few to skip.

It turns out I’m really good at making art during a shitty time.

Wow, a sentence I never thought I would write, let alone live through.

Many people have asked how I feel leading up to my bilateral mastectomy (aka losing my boobs). And it boils down to three thoughts for me and my mindset going in...

Have your kids first, and then have cancer. Or... just don't have cancer at all. We went from a family dealing with a cancer diagnosis to deciding to do IVF essentially overnight.