Breath doesn’t change the waves of life, but it changes how we receive them. This reflection invites you to pause, breathe, and gently ride

Tamarindo Beach - Costa Rica 2025 At the very beginning of Living Life Over Cancer , I wrote about the importance of foundational lessons. Any good teacher knows that learning requires repetition. Lessons need to be revisited, reflected upon, and lived in to take root. These five foundational practices continue to guide me. They can support anyone seeking optimal health or navigating a health challenge. Living with stage IV breast cancer has required strength, resilience, and a willingness to...

Some people come into our lives quietly and leave an imprint that never fades. Belinda Gramonte was one of those people. We met through a shared journey of stage IV breast cancer, one none of us would choose, yet one that brought us into trusting friendship. Across miles, oceans, and time zones, we walked alongside one another with honesty, tenderness, and a commitment to finding light, even on the hardest days. As I was writing RISE , Belinda was one of the voices who walked with me. Our...