Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • The other side: Pregnancy after cancer

    The other side: Pregnancy after cancer

    Ever since we announced we were expecting a baby, we’ve been met with a lot of emotions from friends and family. Overwhelming happiness and joy top the list, but curiosity is also in there.

  • Soup Series: Broccoli & Potato Soup with Ham

    Soup Series: Broccoli & Potato Soup with Ham

    Soup Series is back people! Enjoy this cozy winter yumminess.

  • Surviving Survivorship

    Surviving Survivorship

    Surviving survivorship is insanely difficult, and not talked about nearly enough.

  • Here I Am. Back Again.

    Here I Am. Back Again.

    It’s been so long since I’ve shared anything here – but after the intentional hiatus, I’m back…

  • Three Looks Good On Me

    Three Looks Good On Me

    Three years ago today I launched this little blog. I remember sitting there thinking about hitting the publish key for the first time, baring my soul with the world. At the time, I was a mom of a two-month-old, just preparing to get back to work and trying to find a creative outlet where I…

  • Let’s Talk About Mental Health

    Let’s Talk About Mental Health

    Normally, I would have said, I’m fine – doing great – things are getting back to normal. You know “the speech”. But luckily before she came in that day, my husband urged me to speak up about my anxiety and worry. He reminded me that things are NOT fine, and I’m not always doing great…

  • One Year Down, So Many To Go

    One Year Down, So Many To Go

    Today is the one-year anniversary of my diagnosis.  The past week was filled with anxiety approaching this day. Seeing memories pop up on Facebook, things I posted happily on Instagram and reminders of my pre-cancer life have been bittersweet. That girl is gone.  Knowing this day was coming up has been looming heavy on my…

  • Finally, An Update

    Finally, An Update

    Let me tell you this, my friends: life after cancer is weird.

  • 34: The Year of Self Love

    34: The Year of Self Love

    Another year around the sun, another reflection post of the hard stuff I’ve been through. I’m really looking forward to the upcoming year of self love.

  • Setting Yourself Up For Success

    Setting Yourself Up For Success

    I saw this post on Instagram the other day. It said “Have you ever just sat and thought fuck, I’ve been through a lot of shit”. It stopped me in my tracks and actually made me laugh to myself because…  fuck, I’ve been through a lot of shit. I’ve done a lot of reflecting this…

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