Today is my six-year breast cancerversary. For me, this means that six years ago today I heard the words, “I’m sorry. It is cancer.” I didn’t write this to be…
How to Get Diagnosed with POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Posted at 02:13h in Chronic Illness, MCAS, POTS by Dr. Christina Hibbert 0 Comments When I first heard…
How to Get Diagnosed with POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Posted at 02:13h in Chronic Illness, MCAS, POTS by Dr. Christina Hibbert 0 Comments When I first heard…
How to Get Diagnosed with POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Posted at 02:13h in Chronic Illness, MCAS, POTS by Dr. Christina Hibbert 0 Comments When I first heard…
Today is five years since I heard the words: “I’m sorry. It is breast cancer.” How does it feel to experience my 5 year breast cancer-versary? I woke up too…
We women are so good at caring for everyone else, but we’re not so good at self-care. We hustle to maintain it all–family, work, home, health, goals, purpose, relationships–but the…
“Dear Body, I once thought you were my enemy. Now I know BREAST CANCER is the enemy. And you?…” Imagine writing a letter to your body… What would it say?…
“What does it mean to carry the BRCA gene mutation–for myself & my family?” 2 years ago today, I learned I carry the BRCA1 genetic mutation–10 days after I’d already…
I’ve spent the last 24 months of my life dealing with breast cancer, and the last 12 months dealing with breast cancer AND Covid. And I have come to see…
Know Your #MomGenes: My BRCA Gene Testing Story I’ve just undergone my 7th surgery in 9 months. My body has had it, and I’m thinking about how this cancer could’ve…
Little did I know I would become so well-versed in the various breast reconstruction options. It seemed straighforward, if not overwhelming, at the start: breast cancer diagnosis, immediate double mastectomy…
October is breast cancer awareness month, & today, Oct 10, is World Mental Health Day; it’s also one year since I started chemotherapy to beat triple negative, or the most…
I posted this picture one year ago with the following words: “August 8, 2019, Post-#DoubleMastectomy Day 15: You’ll think I’m crazy…& I’ll think you’re right. …’ “Yes. This is a…
You’re not alone. In this time of chaos and uncertainty, emotions naturally run high and feelings like anxiety, worry, fear, and panic are the everyday norm for most. I, too,…
“What is the true meaning of self-care?” I’ve been asking myself this over and over these past many months. Since my diagnosis of breast cancer in July, my entire world…
It’s 4 am and my brain’s been awake since I rolled over at 2. Despite completing my last round of chemotherapy yesterday, the exhausting side effects that are already beginning,…
“When Life Throws You In The Mud, Plant Yourself And Grow.” When I wrote those words as I crafted my first book, This is How We Grow, I was definitely in…
The day I was diagnosed with #breastcancer, not quite 3 months ago, this came to my mind. It was a new way to try & comprehend the whole #cancerexperience, to…
Mother’s Day is a day of mixed emotions. For some, it’s a day to feel appreciated and celebrated. For others, it’s a day to feel guilt and self-doubt. And for…
Mother’s Day–the one day set aside each year on which moms feel appreciated, loved, and celebrated. It’s a beautiful idea. But the ugly truth? Mother’s Day is one day out…
Several months ago, I joined my very first “mastermind” group, the High Performance Mastermind, created by Brendon Burchard. I had no idea what a Mastermind even was (other than a…
I have long pondered what it really means to “be strong,” and I think, for the most part, we’ve got it wrong. Especially we women and mothers, who too often…
How do you start your day? Do you wake up feeling happy? Excited to get started? Grateful for each new, beautiful day? I do. At least, NOW I do. It…
If there’s ONE question I get all the time from people all over, just like you, it’s this: HOW? “How do I overcome depression, anxiety, grief, heartache?” “How do I…
Dear Stress, This letter may come as a shock to you, but it’s been weighing heavy on my mind for some time. I can’t be with you anymore. I can’t…
This is for all you moms, and women, and caretakers out there. The holidays are over. The kids are heading back to school (hallelujah!). Now what? It’s time for YOU….
Happy New Year! It’s New Year’s morning 2019, 10 am, and I’m in my warm bed (still), looking at the piles of snow outside my window, thinking of the change…
The holiday season is one of joy, and fun, and celebrating, and family togetherness! BUT, let’s face it, it’s also one of the most stressful times of year, with so…
