4 Things That Got Me Through Breast Cancer Treatment
In August of 2020 I was diagnosed with stage two, invasive Her2 Positive breast cancer. I’d had some iffy mammograms in the past that
Category: Body & Soul
The Habit That Keeps You Feeling Like Crap!
I Did It Too! How To Change Bad Mental Habits! I always thought if I could just get a screenplay I’d written into production
4 Ways “The Law of Attraction” Screws Up Your Life!
What is The Law of Attraction? Thought leader and cherubic badass Mark Manson defines it thusly: “Essentially, The Law of Attraction states that whatever consumes your
Do You Have a Fear of Happiness That’s Keeping It Away?
You Might Be Blocking Happiness and Not Even Know It! If you were raised in an unpredictable, volatile or drug-and-alcohol addicted home, you may
How I Got 7x Faster at Forgiveness
Sometimes it feels really good to be pissed off at people. We can get really puffed up and indignant about their obviously assinine behavior …
How to Pray 101. Hint: I Didn’t Learn It in Church
“I realize that when I pray, I assume I’m not perfect enough for God. I assume God disapproves of me, is disappointed in me …
Does This Woman Look Trustworthy? (VIDEO)
Hello Ninjas — I’m typing this while wearing nothing but stilettos and a smile … okay, I’m in my pajamas wearing reading glasses with
5 Steps to Handling Difficult People
While going through my divorce, my therapist said to me “if he was like this while you were married, why do you expect him to be different now?” …
The Shocking Truth about Women in Lingerie over 50 (Photos)
HuffPo 50 took photographs of 11 women ranging in age from 48-67 in their lingerie then asked them how do they feel sexy today as opposed to in their twenties …
Danielle, Embracing Beauty Despite Breast Cancer (LYBN)
“I felt a small lump in my breast in February 2014. When I saw my oncologist and all the results were in, I was told that I had Stage-4 metastatic breast cancer …
I Got Over my Midlife Crisis in Syrian Refugee Camps
“Then something kind of crazy happened. A friend asked me if I’d be willing to volunteer with her in Syrian refugee camps on the island of Lesvos in Greece …
When I Met a Very Rude Boy
“Listen you privileged little shit, who do you think you are treating this well-meaning middle-aged woman so poorly …”
What My Hair Was Trying To Tell Me
I was living with a man, at the time, who consistently broke my heart and was pursuing a career that didn’t want me.
Why Did Hot Paramedics Have to See Me that Way?
Into my bedroom strode not one, not two, but three insanely hot paramedics.
I said, “I’ve Never Felt More Attractive.” He said, “I Don’t Believe You.”
My un-Botox-ed brow furrowed and I felt compelled to ask my equally middle-aged male compatriot whether or not he was at the apex of his juiciness …
Device Addiction
Each bite does not touch my lips before it’s fingerprinted, patted-down and cavity-searched on that hellish Fitness Pal app.
Three Bodies
“Sometimes I feel like Peter Pan. But not because I don’t want to grow up. I’m like Peter Pan in that I’m chasing my shadow, only my shadow is my body.” – Lisanne Sartor
Monday Paralysis in Cougar Town
I woke up this morning utterly paralyzed by all of the things I need to do or think I need to do or can’t remember if I need to do or in what order I need to do. Wear my cougar costume.
One Advertiser Takes a Stunningly Bold Step!
In a recent Today Style article Marisa Kabas writes: “Last month, (e-retailer) ModCloth was the first company to sign onto the ‘Truth in Advertising Heroes
How Becoming a 1950s Pin Up Girl Boosted my Body Image!
Last week I got to be a Bombshell. I’ve always wanted to be a Bombshell, and am grateful to chocolate and french bread for
Love Your Body Now: Healing from Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Healing from Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Body Image Issues Through Fine Art Nudes: (Stephanie) When I met Stephanie, a self-described Empath and Healer, in Boulder,
The Most Important “Sexy” Model Video Ever
Save The Children USA This brought tears to my eyes. Save The Children USA tried to make saving children “sexy.” Whatever it takes to
The Scar Project
Are You Afraid Your Body Isn’t Beautiful After an Accident or Surgery? (Body Image Issues) Today I received a comment that made my heart
The Love Your Body Now Project
Healing Body Image Issues Through Fine Art Nudes (Claire) When I asked Claire, a Denver-based sales rep, why she wanted to participate in our
What’s Girlfriend Poker?
Whose Is Worst? Ladies, have you ever bonded with fellow ladies by describing all of the things you don’t like about your body, and
