As a thyroid cancer survivor, caregiver, and now, a new entrepreneur, gratitude plays a role in everything I do. I’m grateful for my continued good health, the time I get to spend with my grandmother, and, as I grow my…
Vanessa Goes to Washington
It has been 13 years since I graduated with a political science degree from The American University, and I am excited to be going back to Washington, DC! Well, not technically, so bear with me. As a thyroid cancer survivor…
Media Mentions: Advocacy in Action
While I may have taken some time off from blogging, I’ve remained active as a patient advocate and had many exciting opportunities to share my experience as a millennial thyroid cancer survivor and a caregiver to my 94-year-old-grandmother. Since my…
The Six-Month Follow-Up
It’s funny how time can feel longer or shorter than it actually is. Take for example, doctor’s appointments. We tend to make them so far in advance, and then they disappear from our minds. Or, we totally forget to make…
Reconnecting After a Tough Year
Hi! Remember me? I’m the blogger behind Living in Steil (yes, it is still pronounced ‘style’). I’m also a thyroid cancer survivor, Board Certified Patient Advocate, millennial caregiver, lifelong equestrian, and now, a co-founder. We’ll get to all the details…
Let’s Catch Up!
Is anyone else hitting a “pandemic wall,” so to speak? I was doing fairly well sticking to my daily routine…until last month that is. By the end of January, I felt as though I had lost all sense of time…
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How’s everyone doing around here? I, for one, can’t believe it’s October already. Weren’t we just saying goodbye to summer and welcoming fall? I guess even during a pandemic where the days all feel the same, time still flies. If…
How 3 Curated Boxes from Viver Joy Can Help Cancer Patients Thrive
I first got introduced to Viver Joy, a subscription box series curated for women living with cancer and other chronic illnesses, the same way as so many other things these days…on Instagram. I began following their account after seeing a…
Celebrating!
With everything going on in the world right now, I almost lost track of the dates…and a big milestone. Today marks my seven-year thyroidversary! I keep telling myself that I’m going to stop writing about my thyroidversary every year, but…
The June Agenda
The recent events these last couple of weeks have truly hurt my heart. While I still don’t have the proper words to match my emotions, I felt a responsibility and a duty to take some time away from posting my…
Living in Steil Turns 6!
It’s hard to believe that just six years ago I was sitting on my couch on Valentine’s Day, ready to take the plunge and start Living in Steil (which, for those who may be new around here, is pronounced ‘style’)….
Meet Abridge—the Digital Patient Advocate that Will Revolutionize Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
How many times have you gone to a doctor’s appointment armed with questions you’d like to ask only to have them leave your head in the moment once you’re there? Or you are with a loved one at his or…
