Tag: health
When Early Detection Finds Stage 0: My Breast Cancer Story
I've started writing this post a dozen times, and each time I've stopped because of three words I'm struggling to say out loud: I...
Five Simple Things I’m Doing to Beat the Winter Blues
I think it’s safe to say we all feel like we could use a little light in the winter, especially in the never-ending month...
Putting Myself Back On The List In 2026
If I look back on the last five years, the only word I can describe them is "full."
Full of joy, chaos, growth, exhaustion, and...
Indianapolis Moms Guide to Navigating Local Food Resources
With the rising costs of groceries and the delay of SNAP benefits, Central-Indiana Hoosiers showed up sharing food resources and supporting their community. Across...
Now Entering My Wintering Era
For the better part of the last eight years, the eight years since I’ve become a mother, I’ve been tired. Lately, the tiredness has...
Eliminating Overwhelm in the “Ber” Months
Call me crazy, but as soon as the calendar hits the “ber” months, my heart starts to race. Excitement, anxiety, fear, anticipation - yep,...
What the Scientific Evidence Says About Tylenol During Pregnancy
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking...
The Life of a Breast Cancer Girl: A 10 Year Reflection
Ten years ago, I was cast in a role I never auditioned for: Breast Cancer Girl. And in the 3,650 days since, cancer has...
How We Conquered Lice in Three Days
The morning of school picture day, my oldest woke up and told me, “Mommy, my head itches and hurts.” I sighed as silently as...
Perplexed by Perimenopause?: Resources You Can Trust
If you've been attuned to the zeitgeist of the 2020s, you may have noticed that perimenopause and menopause are having a much-needed moment. Women's...
I Quit Instagram, and I Don’t Miss It
Like so many of us, I’m constantly reevaluating my relationship with social media and screen time. And by “reevaluating,” I mostly mean trying to...
Twisting and Nearly Unrecognizable
I had my fallopian tubes removed in May out of necessity—a routine ‘bilateral salpingectomy’ they called it. We have had a long road to...
International Yoga Day: Celebrating 25 Years of Breath, Balance, and Benefits
Twenty-five years. A quarter of a century. That’s how long I’ve been stepping onto my yoga mat. For the past 15 years, this very...
Breaking Up With Our Long-Time Pediatrician
One thing I was very concerned about before having my first baby was who their pediatrician would be. As someone who had the same...