June always carries a quiet kind of weight for me. Especially today, as I honor both a milestone and a memory—my 13th thyroidversary and the third anniversary of my grandmother’s passing. Two dates that sit on opposite ends of my…
My First Week with Oura Ring 4
While everyone seems to be talking about the newest drop—the Oura Ring 5—I just got my hands on the Oura Ring 4. And honestly, that felt intentional. At this point in my life, I’m less interested in having the newest…
The June Agenda
Summer is finally here, and after what feels like a very long winter and spring, I’m ready to embrace longer days, time outdoors, and a calendar filled with experiences that energize me. June is shaping up to be one of…
From Scanxiety to Routine: What 13 Years of Survivorship Has Quietly Taught Me About Living Between Appointments
There’s a kind of anxiety that doesn’t always announce itself loudly. It doesn’t always look like panic or fear. Sometimes it looks like scrolling a little longer before bed. Or feeling your stomach tighten when an appointment reminder pops up….
Thyroid Cancer Survivorship and Scanxiety: When a Routine Ultrasound Triggers Survival Mode
There are moments in survivorship that quietly remind you healing is not a finish line, but rather a lifelong relationship with your body, your mind, and your history. Recently, I went for my annual thyroid ultrasound. A test that, for…
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Reflections from a Survivor and Caregiver
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, those currently facing a diagnosis, caregivers, and everyone who supports them. For me, this month is deeply personal. My own thyroid cancer journey began in 2013, and since then,…
Reflecting on 12 Years of Survivorship
Yesterday marked National Cancer Survivors Day—a day to honor those who have faced a cancer diagnosis and to raise awareness about the unique challenges survivors continue to navigate long after treatment ends. It also gave me a moment to pause and…
A Love Letter to Myself: Celebrating 11 Years of Living in Steil
While today may be Valentine’s Day and a day dedicated to showing your partner (or yourself) some love, for me, it’s a day that marks an anniversary. No, not that kind of anniversary. But one that changed my life nonetheless. …
James Lane Fest is This Weekend!
For anyone who feels like this month is flying by, I’m right there with you! It’s hard to believe that the event that I’ve been sharing about for a while now is finally here—but this weekend is James Lane Fest…
The Cost of Staying Alive as a Cancer Survivor
My fellow cancer advocate and friend, Trish, recently posted a Reel on Instagram about how much it costs her monthly to get her medication. And it got me thinking about my own costs of survivorship. This topic is particularly relevant,…
A Week of Reflection: Embracing Grief and Navigating New Beginnings
This week was one with many highs and lows on the business and personal front. It started off slowly, as I embraced a #CalibrationMonday, which turned out to be just what I needed to set myself up for a successful…
Part III: Navigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur
{Saw this sign on my walk right after enrolling in my new health insurance plan} With just four days left on COBRA, I have successfully enrolled in my new health insurance plan! It feels like such a weight has been…
