Author: Ashley

Navigating our way through natural healing

The Bra-Free Movement: Freedom, Pink Washing Awareness, and Health Benefits

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been fed a steady diet of “bras are essential” messaging for as long as you can remember. I didn’t think twice about it until recently. But after some eye-opening research and a series of ads for Cakes Nipple Covers that kept popping up, I thought, Why not try…
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Gratitude Through Grief

I often find myself standing on the edge of overwhelming gratitude, yet there’s a quiet shadow that lingers… guilt. Guilt from having so much to be thankful for while others around me are drowning in grief, stuck in cycles they can’t seem to escape. I’m not alone in this feeling, but sometimes it feels isolating,…
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Time: The One Thing We Can’t Get Back

Time. It’s the one thing we always seem to need more of, yet it’s the only thing we can never get back. Years ago, when I decided to start this blog, it was to not only to share our story, but help build my message around this truth, but somewhere along the way, I got…
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Celebrating Life, Love, and Healing

Five months ago, our world got turned upside down again when we received the official news of Todd’s cancer re-diagnosis. Even though we suspected, it was still a moment that felt surreal, almost like a bad dream we couldn’t wake up from. But as the dust settled, we found ourselves facing a choice – one…
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The Power of Gut Health:

“If you only had one car for your entire life, would you take care of it?” This analogy resonates deeply with how we should treat our bodies. Our gut, the engine of our health, drives everything from energy levels to immune function and mental clarity. 🌿 Why Gut Health Matters Your gut health is a…
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Progress vs Excuses

As we enter the second half of the year, it’s time to reflect: in six months, will you have made progress or excuses towards your goals? Too often, we let our excuses hold us back instead of fueling the fire to achieve our desires. The first part of this year didn’t go as planned. We…
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Faith, Healing, and Gratitude

Words can hardly capture the overwhelming joy and gratitude I feel for my husband in this moment. Just two weeks ago, in his darkest moment, Todd made the brave decision to discontinue his cancer treatment. The medication was making him feel so sick that I even had a moment I thought I’d have to call…
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Journey Through Immunotherapy: Todd’s Turning Point

So far Todd has had two immunotherapy treatments of Opdivo and Yervoy. After his second round we hoped for a noticeable change, but life had other plans. Just like before, (if you have been following us for a while the last time he went through treatment of Opdivo only, he got sick too). Since immunotherapy…
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Embracing Anxiety: A Journey to Thrive

In the quiet moments of our lives, anxiety can sometimes roar like a storm, unexpected and overwhelming. It’s a sensation that many of us are intimately familiar with—a racing heart, shallow breaths, a knot in the stomach. Yet, despite its often-disruptive presence, anxiety doesn’t have to be a complete threat; it can be a guide,…
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Our Metastatic Melanoma Journey: Navigating Treatment, Integrative Approaches, and Hope

We wanted answers, and finally, we got them. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions since hearing Todd’s diagnosis again last week, and the journey ahead is daunting, but we’re ready to face it head-on. Todd had his port placed Thursday, a reminder of the battle he’s about to undertake. Today marks the beginning of his…
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