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03/11/2026

When I was diagnosed with Triple Negative at 33, people kept telling me how strong I was.⁠

“You’ve got this.”⁠
“You’re a fighter.”⁠
“You're so brave”⁠

And I know it came from love.⁠

But if I’m honest?⁠

Those words were triggering.⁠

Because what’s the alternative?⁠

I have to have this.⁠
I don’t want this.⁠
I don’t get to opt out.⁠

Being called strong can feel like a compliment.⁠
But sometimes it feels like pressure.⁠

Like you’re not allowed to fall apart.⁠
Like you’re supposed to carry it well.

I didn’t feel strong waking up from surgery.⁠
I didn't feel strong leaving chemo treatments.
I didn't feel strong laying under a beam of radiation.

I felt scared.⁠
Disoriented.⁠
Changed.

And if you’ve ever been told how strong you are when you felt anything but… I see you.⁠

Strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s just breathing through something you never wanted.⁠

If TNBC is part of your story, you don’t have to perform strength here because no one fights alone 💗

When I was diagnosed, the "standard of care" I experienced was reactive.“We’ll address it if it becomes a problem.”“We’l...
03/10/2026

When I was diagnosed, the "standard of care" I experienced was reactive.

“We’ll address it if it becomes a problem.”
“We’ll see how you recover.”
“Let’s wait.”

So I waited.
I waited for my body to tell me something was wrong.
And that waiting cost me time, confidence, and function.

No one talked to me about building strength before surgery, I did it on my own.
No one explained how I could support my lymphatic system, I researched myself.
No one encouraged me to establish a baseline so I knew what “normal” felt like going in, I fought to have one created.

That’s why I created The Prehab Method.

Not as medical treatment.
Not as therapy.
But as structured, intentional training designed to help you prepare your body before surgery.

Because going into surgery stronger ➡️ changes how you come out.

If you have surgery scheduled or are newly diagnosed, this is the window to build your foundation.

💬 Comment PREHAB and I’ll send you the details!

Lymphedema is not a rare complication...It’s a documented lifelong risk.And yet, many survivors are told to wait until s...
03/04/2026

Lymphedema is not a rare complication...
It’s a documented lifelong risk.

And yet, many survivors are told to wait until symptoms appear before seeing a specialist.

That was my experience.

I asked for education.
I asked for baseline support.
I was told we typically wait.

Wait for what?
Swelling?
Tightness?
Functional loss?

Prevention is not taking action when symptoms occur.

If you’ve had lymph nodes removed or radiated, you are allowed to ask questions. You don't need to prove something is wrong to deserve guidance.

You are allowed to request surveillance.
You are allowed to advocate for your body.

You're not “being dramatic," and you're not being a "difficult patient."

You're being informed because you are the CEO of your body.

Save this. Share this. Let's start asking better questions.

The “Power of 3” campaign always hits differently for me. Because Triple Negative changed my life, fast.Here are 3 thing...
03/03/2026

The “Power of 3” campaign always hits differently for me. Because Triple Negative changed my life, fast.

Here are 3 things I wish I knew when I was diagnosed:

1️⃣ Use your voice. Ask the questions. Ask them again. Ask for clarity until it makes sense. You are the CEO of your body.

2️⃣ You’re allowed to pause. If something feels rushed or off, get a second opinion. Big decisions deserve breathing room.

3️⃣ Let yourself be held. You don’t have to be “strong” every second. Tap in your people. Borrow their strength when yours is low.

If you’d like to support TNBC-specific research, my fundraiser is linked in my bio. 100% of individual donations go directly to TNBC research. 🎀

The first of the month is your reminder.Not to panic.Not to spiral.Just to check in with your body.Know what’s normal fo...
03/01/2026

The first of the month is your reminder.

Not to panic.
Not to spiral.
Just to check in with your body.

Know what’s normal for you.
Know what feels different.
Know your baseline.

Because early detection starts with you knowing your own body.

Education is protection.
Awareness is action.

So today, take two minutes.
In the shower.
In front of the mirror.
Wherever you feel comfortable...

to feel it on the first 🍋
.. if you’ve never been shown what to look for, the Know Your Lemons app is an incredible resource that makes breast health simple, visual, and accessible.

Save this as your monthly reminder.
Tag someone who needs it.

So often fear convinces us we’re not strong enough, brave enough, healed enough, ready enough.But strength isn’t the abs...
02/27/2026

So often fear convinces us we’re not strong enough, brave enough, healed enough, ready enough.

But strength isn’t the absence of fear; it’s about moving forward without letting fear decide for you.

If this month taught us anything, it’s this:
You don’t have to wait until fear disappears to choose yourself.
You just have to stop letting it run the show 🙅‍♀️

As we move into our next chapter, let this be your reminder that you are not behind, you are not broken, and you are more capable than you’ve been giving yourself credit for 💖

It infuriates me that so many survivors are never told how their lymphatic system works, or how their treatments can aff...
02/25/2026

It infuriates me that so many survivors are never told how their lymphatic system works, or how their treatments can affect it long after treatment ends.⁠

Through patient advocacy work, this is one of the most common gaps I see: people navigating swelling, heaviness, or discomfort without ever being told what’s happening or what support exists.⁠

As the new Patient Advocacy Program Lead with my focus is helping to ensure survivors have access to education that should never have been optional in the first place.⁠

Lymphatic health is a key part of survivorship 🗝️⁠

In many cases, lymphedema begins as a flare, and when caught early, it can be managed ... even reversible with the right support ⚠️⁠

This post is just an introduction.⁠

As we head into Lymphedema Awareness Month, we’ll continue breaking down what to watch for, how to support your body, and how to advocate for care.⁠

Save this. Share it. Survivorship shouldn’t depend on luck.

You are allowed to modify workouts forever.⁠⁠Not just while you’re healing.⁠Not just on “bad” days.⁠Not just until you’r...
02/24/2026

You are allowed to modify workouts forever.⁠

Not just while you’re healing.⁠
Not just on “bad” days.⁠
Not just until you’re “strong enough.”⁠

Forever ♾️⁠

Modification is not regression 👈️⁠
It’s information. It’s strategy. It’s wisdom.⁠

Bodies change, especially after cancer.⁠
Energy fluctuates. ⁠
Scar tissue responds differently. ⁠
Hormones shift. ⁠
Joints, lymphatics, and the nervous system all have their own timelines.⁠

Adjusting a movement doesn’t mean you’re doing less.⁠
Strong training isn’t about forcing your body to comply.⁠
It’s about collaborating with it, so you can keep moving long term.⁠

If no one has told you this yet, let this be your reminder:⁠
Smart movement adapts.⁠
Sustainable strength evolves.⁠

Save this for the days you feel tempted to push past your body instead of partner with it. Future you will thank you. 💛

Most people are taught to wait…Wait until something hurts 🤕Wait until movement feels less scary 🫣Wait until a setback fo...
02/20/2026

Most people are taught to wait…

Wait until something hurts 🤕
Wait until movement feels less scary 🫣
Wait until a setback forces change 🫨

That approach never made sense to me.
And it definitely doesn’t make sense for survivors.

There’s a lot of focus on recovery after surgery.
Very little on how to prepare before it.

The Prehab Method was created to close that gap.

It’s designed for those heading into surgery who want a structured, supportive plan... one that helps you prepare physically and mentally, instead of just hoping for the best.

Prevention is empowering.

If you want to walk into surgery feeling informed, physically prepared, and mentally grounded... comment PREHAB below, and I’ll send you the details directly 🤩

02/18/2026

I didn’t do anything wrong to be here.

Not because I didn’t work out enough.
Not because I didn’t eat the “right” things.
Not because my body failed me.

Cancer is complex.
Bodies are complex.
And blame has no place here 🙅‍♀️

Prevention isn’t about rewriting the past, but rather supporting your future.

Sometimes prevention looks like appointments.
Sometimes it looks like refreshing your portal a gazillion times waiting for results.
Sometimes it looks like choosing rest when your nervous system is exhausted.

Showing up for your health doesn’t mean you should have done something differently.

You didn’t cause your diagnosis.
And you’re still allowed to choose care moving forward.

You’re allowed to need support.
You’re allowed to prepare.
You’re allowed to protect your future without carrying guilt from your past. ❤️‍🩹

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