As we are now in fall, and soon to follow winter weather, it is important to be mindful of how our environment affects our mental and physical health. Seasonality affects our routines, activities and the amount of time we spend indoors/outdoors. It influences our diet and the foods we crave.…

I fully understand the level of anxiety and stress that overtakes one when faced with cancer or illness of any kind. It's there, whether acknowledged it or not. What works to minimize it for some, does not work for others. Simple steps towards managing stress: Choose some actionable items that…

This is a date imprinted on my memory forever. It was the day I received the devastating news of my cancer diagnosis. It rocked my world, and I was sent reeling for the coming days and weeks, while sorting through what this meant for my future. It's monumentally important for…

First and foremost, I am happy to report all good news on the medical front! Thorough eye exams with my Ophthalmologist showed nothing, which is exactly what I want to hear! My oncologist delivered the news that my brain MRI is clear, and bloodwork is all good. Although I'm getting…

Let me tell you why. Although the Badass has always been inside me, I didn't recognize it and own it until recently. Staring down my cancer diagnosis, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL), a high-morbidity, fast acting type of cancer, was a call to my Badass self. Although cancer brought…