Living Life Over Cancer
Wellness & Coaching

Because nourishing friendships is nourishment, too. Yesterday, I had the joy of gathering with girlfriends for a Fall luncheon, a date we intentionally carved out, despite our full calendars. Like many women, we are busy and pulled in many directions, but we reminded ourselves of an important truth: Time with girlfriends to catch up, laugh, share updates, and enjoy good food and drink is as meaningful to our wellness as any appointment or health routine. These moments fill us

"The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and the cause and...

I participated in a five-day Sugar Challenge, learning about foods that support our health and nutrition. Dr. Fuhrman, a seven-time New...

"Grandmas never run out of hugs or cookies." Summer is a time of welcoming family to our homes, especially excited grandchildren...

Good food is very often, even most often, simple food. - The Art of Simple Food Yesterday, while preparing a list for the grocery store,...

"Good food is very often, even most often, simple food." — Anthony Bourdain. Happiness is eating good food with friends. It also means...

Nova Scotia is famous for its Blueberry farms and wineries. I love to pick high-bush blueberries at Lunenburg County Winery near Mahone...

Serving up some sweet happiness. I love bananas in my morning granola, so I always have bananas on hand. Sebastian loves that I buy so...

"When the world is complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all our hands." M. Shriver You know you're good friends when you...

Sunshine and barbecue - the perfect recipe for happiness. Today I will have my intravenous bone-strengthening infusions. They have been...

“A fish only begins to realize its potential when you throw it in deep water.” Matshona Dhilwayo Friday in our house was always Fish...

We have been serving some sweet happiness in Antigua with our creative take on fruit, Costco snacks, and balsamic vinegar. If you grew up...

Even during the holidays, I am still committed to eating well to support my humble servant, my body. Most of us love fruits and know...

March break is just around the corner in Nova Scotia. Students and school staff have a week's vacation. Ray, Sebastian and I have been...

“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” Hippocrates, Ancient Greek physician I have travelled to many places and I...

Anyone who gives you carrot muffins fresh out of the oven is a friend for life! One of my favourite cakes is the infamous carrot cake....

In sickness and in health, we find ways to cherish and love each other even more deeply. This was my 37th Valentine’s Day with my...

"Eating a salad is not about the lettuce. It's about the dressing, the toppings, and the company you keep." - Unknown It might seem weird...

Your diet is your bank account. Good food choices are good investments. -Bethenny Frankel The moment those words, "You have stage 4...

"Family dinners at home nourish both the body and the soul." The image displays the dining area of my family home. Every evening, our...