Wow…just look at that! Apparently it took a global pandemic for me to find my way back to my blog. A global pandemic and 2 months of adjusting. #silverlinings Something interesting has happened recently. Yes, of course I’m referring to the complete upending of life as we know it, but I’m also referring to something […]
You know what they say about good intentions…
I have a laundry list of good intentions right now, to be perfectly honest. And maybe as a therapist I’m not supposed to admit to the general public that I don’t always do well to follow through on my good intentions, but there it is. Many of these good intentions have fallen by the wayside […]
Summertime Awesomeness?
Have you noticed? I’ve been MIA. We’ve transitioned to summer time, and the hours have been slipping through my fingers. The transition from school to summer is always somewhat of a jolt (I have school-aged kids, so while they are the ones making the real transition, it definitely impacts us parents too), as we simultaneously […]
Should should should should should….
This particular blog is really aimed more at all the perfectionists out there, although I have a feeling it will apply to others as well. “Should.” I should exercise more. I should cook healthy food for my family. I should be farther than I am in my career. I should recover more quickly. I should […]
The joys of unplugging
I’ve been away…literally and electronically. Since I’ve already broken my writing streak, I’m now going to take an intentional break from my cancer and couples double-series for a week (or as it turns out, a few weeks) to extol the benefits of unplugging. I’ll wrap up with part 4 of both cancer and couples over […]
Cancer and Caregiving
I posted a few weeks ago about the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Summit that is taking place tomorrow (February 9th) at City of Hope. I have to privilege of speaking to caregivers at the summit, and wanted to shine a light on the role of caregiving today. Being a caregiver to a loved one […]
Got Cancer? Under 40?
Got cancer? Under the age of 40? In the Los Angeles area? Then mark your calendar for February 9th, I’ve got plans for you!! As you may know if you’ve read my bio, I’ve worked for City of Hope (an NCI designated cancer center) since 2010. This year City of Hope is hosting its very […]