JoyBoots Blog

Reflections on the emotional recovery experience.

Chaos on top of cancer?

January 29, 2025

Here’s what I’m thinking about the cancer experience this week. Isn’t it bad enough you have to get yourself to appointments when its cold and rainy? And that you don’t

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Softening into the New Year

January 8, 2025

Anger Shame Fear Sadness Can you accept these feelings when they arise?Ask yourself: Can I have the feeling of softening towards my very human feelings, no matter what they are?Can

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How to Put your JoyBoots On

December 9, 2024

Even before the term “toxic positivity” was coined, as I was going through treatment for breast cancer in 2008, I couldn’t stand the expectation that people with cancer should be cheerful

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I’m a licensed clinical social worker and yoga teacher practicing in Austin, Texas. My writings and videos represent a combination of my own personal opinions and my professional training, but they do not reflect professional or medical advice. Interaction with me via the vlog or blog does not constitute a professional therapeutic relationship. For individualized professional advice, you should seek the services of a therapist who can dedicate the time necessary to get to know you and your physical and mental health needs. I do not assume liability for any portion or content of material on the vlog/blog and accept no liability for damage or injury resulting from your decision to interact with the website.

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When I remember my Joy Boots… I feel grounded, connected to the earth and my place in it. I accept my body with its vulnerabilities and sensations. I am aware of my breathing and able to breathe deeply. I am connected to my own life force energy.

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