by Kayla Walters | Jan 25, 2023 | Mental Health, Cancer Experience, Wellness and Balance
In my work with clients I am aware of the need to see the whole person. Our society encourages us to be very cognitive about our emotions. The body is generally seen as a vessel we try to sculpt or maintain, and we walk about like floating heads completely oblivious... 
by janinecutting | Jul 4, 2022 | Cancer Experience
One of the world’s colorectal cancer heroes died earlier this week. Dame Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, was a cancer advocate, author, podcaster, and journalist among other things. She was diagnosed 6 years ago in 2016 with stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer and... 
by janinecutting | Jun 13, 2022 | Cancer Experience
This morning, I finished the first strength workout I have done in over 3 years. I got up at 5:15, got my gear on, and tuned into Whelan’s Wellness. I am not going to lie, I cried a little at the end, and I cheered a little, too. Up until now, I did not have... by janinecutting | Jun 4, 2022 | Cancer Experience
I recently casually mentioned my ostomy publicly for the first time on the Dr. Wahl show. I’ve wanted to do it for a long time, because every time I hear of someone feeling devastated about the prospect of needing an ostomy my heart breaks. And there’s the... by janinecutting | Dec 4, 2020 | Cancer Experience
If your life has been touched by cancer, there are certain things you know. You know that the time between a scan or bloodwork and the meeting with your oncologist is a muddy pool of ugly thoughts and frantic distraction. I call it, “in the muck.” You know... by janinecutting | Apr 5, 2020 | Cancer Experience, Parenting and Family
I’m so glad you’re in my bubble, said Varjak to Cleo. We are collectively holding our breath here. Over the last 3 weeks or so, we have physically distanced ourselves for the good of our fellow citizens. We have been told by the prime minister of Canada...