People living with cancer are often rushed into positivity before they’ve had space to feel what’s real. This post explores why emotions get shut down, how that affects the body and nervous system, and why permission to feel is a powerful part of healing.

You may long for the days when life was boring. When your biggest concern was what to make for dinner—not whether your white blood cell count would bounce back.You want your body to feel familiar again. You want your calendar to stop being color-coded with appointments. You want to trust your energy, your appetite, your sleep. Your life. This desire is so human. So deeply understandable. It’s not a weakness.

Cancer exacts a painful price, but here are some things cancer can't... By Cynthia Dano Hello and welcome (or welcome back!) I am a two-time cancer survivor, Wellness and Radical Remission coach, and cancer mentor, what I like to call a Cancer Doula. In that capacity, I help others navigate their cancer journey by helping them implement healing strategies into their lives.  In these blogs, I will pass on some tips or info that have been useful for me or my clients.  Cancer

"A trouble shared is a trouble halved.". by Cynthia Dano Hello and welcome (or welcome back!) I am a two-time cancer survivor, Wellness and Radical Remission coach, and cancer mentor, what I like to call a Cancer Doula. In that capacity, I help others navigate their cancer journey by helping them implement healing strategies into their lives.  In these blogs, I will pass on some tips or info that have been useful for me or my clients.  In March, I spoke to a local cancer su

Play is a fundamental key to happiness...during cancer and beyond