Cancer Math Doesn’t Add Up I was chatting with friends recently and mentioned that this December 3 marks 11 years since I was diagnosed ,...

I just wrapped up back-to-back getaways: a girls’ trip with my daughter to sunny, peach-filled Palisade, Colorado 🍑, followed...

A Career I Loved — and a Ticking Clock I became a mother at 26 — only a handful of years into my career and doing work that truly...

After my Mohs procedure last Spring I kinda dread my dermatology visits. Do you? That anxious wait while they examine every freckle and...

Well, it’s finally happening: after all these years living in Colorado, I’ve officially committed to climbing my very first 14er  — Mt....

Welcome to our adventure: mountain vibes, trail mix, and mild sarcasm. Est. Ferraco-style. 🥾🌲😎 Since moving to a quieter, more rural...

Snapped by Michael just before takeoff—airport vibes, birthday energy, and a recent adventure to North and South Carolina in the air....

Last April, I went in for a DEXA Scan. It's a quick, painless test that checks your bone density and can help figure out your risk for...

This winter, my family has caught a few bugs, but I've somehow managed to stay healthy each time. That's a big win for me! Usually, I...

These two can sleep anywhere. : ) If you’re a woman around my age, chances are you’ve experienced your fair share of sleepless nights....

This is my kind of social gathering. ❤ About 15 years ago, I learned what actually it means to be an introvert, and I am forever thankful...

I love Thanksgiving, but I gotta say, as a society we have a pretty strange relationship with it.   I am grateful beyond measure for my...

If you've checked out my book or any of my blog, you probably already know that I'm a big fan of alternative, complementary, and...

You guys, ever since my book came out last year, I've been so eager to write about where I got this part wrong! I've been doing lots of...

There's nothing magical about October for looking after your breast health, but why not start now? So, let's jump in to these six...

On Saturday, I will be hiking the Manitou Incline after a summer-long training period filled with stair climbs, hill runs, and strength,...

Basking on the stone steps of a huge lecture hall on my college campus, soaking up the sun on a September afternoon in '93, was just pure...

I can't get started until I say "I'm super happy you're here!" Thanks for following my blog. I hope it's just what you're looking for....

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