Author: coachjulee

Boundaries | Resilience

Navigating Life as a Caregiver
Boundaries, Resilience

Navigating Cancer with Resilience is a deeply human look at what it takes to endure one of life’s hardest diagnoses. Through Mark’s story, this article explores fear, isolation, identity, and the power of connection—from “Brothers in Arms” forged in a radiation waiting room to the quiet moments that stitched him back together. If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this piece offers honest insight, practical reflection, and a reminder that resilience is built one small act of connection at a time.

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Navigating a Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness

How to have more good days than bad when facing lifetime health issues Yes, I have a chronic illness, and I am not OK. I will not be “OK.” That’s the nature of a chronic disease. I look OK, but I’m not. Read on for challenges you or your loved ones face every day and…

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Finding advisors, not advertisers
Chronic Illness

Learn how to have more good days than bad when managing long-term health issues. If you ask someone what food they would eat to boost their potassium levels, chances are they’ll say, “A banana.” However, bananas are not even among the top ten potassium-rich foods—you’d be better off with a salad of spinach, avocado, or…

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Food, Flow, and the Fight to Feel Better
Chronic Illness

When you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to feel like your body is no longer yours. So when something is within your control — like what you eat or how you start your morning — it’s more than a routine. It’s a lifeline.

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Learning how to Advocate for Myself
Chronic Illness

Living with chronic illness often means navigating uncertainty—not just in how you feel day to day, but in how the medical system responds. Self-advocacy—paired with the right medical partnerships—can lead to better care, clearer answers, and more resilient days.

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Saying Yes to Saying No
Chronic Illness

Saying no isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. And sometimes, when you are navigating a chronic illness, it’s survival.

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Chronic Illness

My Journey: Protecting my Emotional Bandwidth
Chronic Illness

Not All Scrolling Is Equal. When you’re living with chronic illness, or caring for someone who is, it’s natural to turn to others for answers and connection. And these days, that often means going online. Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and other forums often share firsthand insights and experiences that your doctor might not. (Let’s be…

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