JoyBoots Blog

Reflections on the emotional recovery experience and staying connected to your authentic self, to resilience, to growth, and to joy.

In and Out of Joy

March 21, 2025

I’m sitting in the large espresso colored leather chair that I’ve had in my living room for at least 15 years. It’s scruffy now. I love my living room. I

Turns out, a lot of you aren’t ok either

March 13, 2025

I got a lot of response to Monday’s post It’s ok to say I’m not ok with it. Wow, it really does help to know you are not alone! More evidence

It’s OK to say “I’m not ok with it…”

March 11, 2025

This past week, I was NOT ok with it. Here’s what I was not ok with: I was also inspired by this piece by Andrew Sullivan, Bully in his Pulpit, and how he

Living Well is an Art and a Practice

December 17, 2024

This year I needed a little tree and a BIG angel. And one who brings a bit of fierceness and strength. It’s not just people touched by cancer who can

Finding Resilience in Uncertain Times

November 24, 2024

If you are a cancer survivor, you are used to living with uncertainty. But I’ve been hearing from so many people that the last few months have been even more

Jumping out of your skin?

October 27, 2024

This week, I came across a talk I gave to the International Association of Yoga Therapists on the subject of Discomfort. There’s ALOT of discomfort in the cancer experience that normal

Election Season? Back to Basics Yoga

October 20, 2024

About 10 days ago, something happened to a loved one that scared and shocked me. It was a life or death situation and I was far away. The good news

Feeling Moody?

September 27, 2024

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. The experience of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment can lead to various emotional and psychological challenges. Here are some key points

From Anxious to Grounded

October 19, 2020

We’re living from one day to the next with additional layers of stress, worry and anxiety. Things may feel overwhelming, out of control and uncertain. Learning to be okay in

Joyboots Survey Results

August 24, 2020

Thanks to everyone who took the time to share how COVID-19 continues to affect you and interfere with your life. According to the survey results, these are areas of your

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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.

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.