
Can’t See the Path for the Fog
Last week in Austin we had several days where the fog hung low. Everything was gray, including my mood. What was fogging my mind? The effort it was taking to
Reflections on the emotional recovery experience.
Last week in Austin we had several days where the fog hung low. Everything was gray, including my mood. What was fogging my mind? The effort it was taking to
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
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
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
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
This is a trick question. Both have real benefits and both can lead you into dark places of isolation or overwhelm. Even when the immediate danger is over, you can
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
The biopsy came back and the news is not good. Here are 10 things the election and a cancer diagnosis have in common: To keep reading, consider being a JoyBoots
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
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
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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.