Being honest about your hard days is healing, not weakness

One of the sneakiest mental mind games of cancer is the pressure to perform strength- to keep it together, to smile when you're falling apart, to say “I’m fine” when you’re anything but.

But here’s the truth: Letting people know you’re not okay is one of the bravest things you can do.

You don’t owe anyone a polished version of your pain. You don’t have to minimize your struggle to make others comfortable. In fact, opening up about the hard stuff, the grief, the anxiety, the mental exhaustion, invites connection. It makes room for the support you actually need. And it gives others permission to be real, too.

So if today feels heavy, say that. If you're emotionally drained, name it. If you're holding on by a thread, let someone know.

Because pretending you’re okay doesn’t protect you but sharing the truth might just heal you.

A recent conversation with a friend highlighted the immense loneliness that cancer causes.

Even with people surrounding you, often times it still feels like people don’t quite know how to show up in the ways you need.

If speaking your truth to your closest friends doesn’t create an avalanche of support, it’s time to reevaluate your inner circle.

Yes, cancer is so challenging to support someone through, but imagine being the one with cancer?

Sometimes, all we need is a listening ear and a body next to us saying, “I’ve got you.” Speak your truth and the people who love and support you the most will be there.

XO, Amanda

What’s something you wish you could tell people when you’re not okay — but usually don’t?

Hit ‘reply’ or come share it in the community chat. 💬 Let’s normalize honesty over performance.

📺 DYING FOR SEX, Thoughts?

We recently posted what we learned from the new HULU show, “Dying for Sex,” starring Michelle Williams on IG. I absolutely am loving this show and see a lot of my own experiences on the big screen (which, THANK GOD I’M NOT ALONE)!

This show is finally starting a major conversation around the reality of what it looks like to be a cancer patient and the very real struggles of living and dying.

From tough conversations with doctors, to wanting to live a “normal life” to the real struggles of what caregivers go through tending to a loved one - the writers of this show beautifully encapsulated so many cancer experiences at once.

What are your thoughts??

👀 SPEAKING OF TV…I was on the Dr. Phil Show!!!

I am so honored to have been a recent guest on the Dr. Phil Show to talk about my experience with cancer fatigue and using Encer supplements. WHAT?!

You all have heard me rant and rave about how much Encer helped me during treatment, so they asked me to join them on a few media appearances.

I truly only talk about products I love and support and this is definitely one of them. When I was going through chemo, this helped my fatigue immensely and helped subside my nausea and vomiting for the last 4 rounds of Kadcyla.

If you would like to watch the entire segment, click HERE.

This is your reminder to keep sharing your story because you never know where you will end up 💚

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🗓 UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓

🌟WED APRIL 23 - 6 PM PST: 🌙 Cancer Baddies Journaling & Vision Board Night (4 SPOTS LEFT) ✨

Let’s come together for a cozy and intentional evening of self-reflection, creativity, and connection. This month, we’re diving deep into navigating our emotions and mental well-being, and what better way to do that than through journaling and vision boarding?

📍 Where: My place (address shared later)
📆 When: Wed April 23, 6-8pm
🎨 What to Bring: A notebook or journal, I’ll provide the rest!

This is a space to unpack emotions, set intentions, and create a vision for the future—all while surrounded by a supportive community that gets it. 💙 Whether you’re new to journaling or a pro at vision boards, you’ll leave feeling inspired and reconnected with yourself.

💚 Donation-based event (suggested donation $25)

💌 Spots are limited! RSVP HERE to save your spot. Can’t wait to see you there!

⭐️SUN APRIL 27 - 12:15 PM PST: FREE LA EVENT - Reformer Pilates @ BeKind Studios

One of our amazing Cancer Baddies, Chelsea Campbell, has invited us to attend a free reformer pilates class at BeKind Studios in West Hollywood, CA on Sunday April 27 at 12:15pm. 

There are 10 spots available and you all have first dibs! If you would like to attend please RSVP HERE at this private link! I will post tomorrow to our IG so make sure to sign up quick!

Make sure to bring grip socks and water. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign a waiver.