Living Like Tomorrow Isn’t Promised

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Finding joy, gratitude, and purpose between cancer scans and finish lines. The third breast cancer diagnosis I got was in October 2023. That was two years, 8 months ago. It was about that time that I upped my engagement with living each day as if it could be my last. This choice to approach daily … Read more

The Breakfast I’ve Eaten for 9 Years (And What Finally Changed)

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After nearly a decade of the same breakfast, a dietitian helped me discover a freezer-friendly alternative. I Am a Creature of Breakfast Habit Are you like me and you eat the same foods over and over again? I like variety for lunch and dinner, but I am 100% a creature of breakfast habit.  Because I’ve … Read more

The Case for Jumping: Energy, Bones, and a Small Win That Matters

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I think about my body every day. Likely you do too—we live in our bodies, after all. If, like me, you’ve dealt with health challenges, you might think about your body critically or without much kindness. I’ve worked hard to build more compassion for my body. I don’t always succeed. But every small win, every … Read more

How I Celebrate Love on Valentine’s Day — Alone and Not Alone

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At almost 61, I’m still open to love — but I no longer wait for it to validate me. Here we are again, Valentine’s Day. I’m not a big holiday person, never have been. Likely because my childhood was complicated and difficult, and holidays usually left me feeling confused, left out, and disconnected — in … Read more

Minnesota Check-In: ICE, Cancer & Diabetes

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On organizing, illness, privilege, and choosing hope anyway. The sun is out today, the last day of January 2026. This morning I was walking my dog, Sam, as the sun rose and streaked the sky in breathtaking orange and pink. I found myself thanking Mother Earth for her glory and for the gift of those … Read more

Three races in two days – it can be done, even with diabetes & cancer

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Thanks for reading my Race Plan for the Loony Challenge that I did as part of the TCM Marathon Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5.  Writing a Race Plan is something I go into detail about in my book Extreme Healing: Reclaim Your Life + Learn To Love Your Body. Having a … Read more

Does turning 60 mean I’m old

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I wasn’t sure I’d live this long. Maybe, if like me you have a difficult chronic illness such as diabetes or cancer, it’s easy to imagine an early end-of-life. But here I am, essentially quite healthy, living with both type 1 diabetes AND my third round of breast cancer. Go figure!  In a few weeks, … Read more