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Bravely Becoming
As a four-time cancer survivor who has faced deep personal loss in many forms, Jennifer knows the overwhelming weight of loss: whether it’s the loss of a loved one, your health, or even your sense of self. In Bravely Becoming, she shares her journey of healing and transformation, offering practical insights and compassionate advice for finding yourself again after the depths of grief. This book is for anyone who: Bravely Becoming is not about “moving on” from…
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Where I’m From
I’m from dead end roads and International Harvester From man-made lakes and homes built into hills Bonfire pits and roasting marshmallows I’m from cheese curds and root beers stands I’m from Barbies and bike rides Lilac trees and Pine Cone Road I’m from Cory and Topanga, Tia and Tamera American Girl Dolls, Caddie Woodlawn and Laura Ingalls I’m from football fields and baseball diamonds Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks I’m from Friday Night Lights…
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Melanoma Research Foundation Advocacy Days FAQs
It’s hard to believe the Melanoma Research Foundation Advocacy Days is already in two weeks! I’m really excited because we have a lot of new advocates this year. I’m also excited to meet so many of you in person! Quite a few people have reached out to me with questions since I’ve been sharing about the event on my social media. I thought it would be easiest to create a post answering the most asked…
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7 Ways to Prevent a Blood Sugar Spike
It can seem difficult to prevent a blood sugar spike, especially if you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. But it doesn’t have to be! When I was first diagnosed with prediabetes about 2 years ago, it felt overwhelming. I didn’t even know what caused blood sugar to spike, let alone how to prevent it. My doctor gave me barely any guidance and no resources. Did I need to eliminate all sugar? Was I…
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The Skin Check: Meet Katharine Laffey
This month, I sat down with my friend and fellow ambassador Katharine Laffey to discuss life after cancer and the fear of recurrence. Katharine has been an L.U.V. ambassador since early 2021. She and I connected after a webinar we did together with the Melanoma Research Foundation on Scanxiety and Fear of Recurrence. Katharine is a preschool teacher and aunt down in sunny Florida. She was diagnosed with melanoma almost a year and a half…
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The Skin Check: Meet Melissa Kultgen
On the latest episode of the Skin Check, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of Low Ultraviolet‘s newest ambassadors Melissa Kultgen! Like me, Melissa grew up in Wisconsin – a great reminder that melanoma doesn’t just occur in warm-weather states. Melanoma doesn’t discriminate, even in the Midwest. Melissa is a mom, a daughter, a teacher, a rescue dog mom, an advocate and caregiver. When Melissa was pregnant with her daughter, a spot…
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5 Tips for Getting the Most Sun Protection Out of Your Sunscreen
Now that it’s July, we’re in the full swing of summer. If you live in the Midwest like me, you paid your dues this winter and have earned some time in the sun. Wearing sunscreen is something we should all be doing every day but we also need to make sure we’ve getting the full benefits of our sunscreen. First things first, check the expiration date on the bottle – because YES, sunscreen does expire!…
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The Skin Check: Meet Jessica Layton
My interview with Jessica is the last episode of the Skin Check before the Ultraviolet Tide podcast takes a short hiatus for summer. We will be returning in early July with new episodes, starting with a really vulnerable conversation with Melissa Kultgen. Jessica is a photographer, travel nurse, army wife, and a full-time dog mom. She was first diagnosed with melanoma at the end of 2020 after a shave biopsy on her leg. Last year,…
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The Skin Check: Meet Dee Conway
This week on the Ultraviolet Tide, I sit down with one of the strongest advocates in our community, Dee Conway! Dee is a wife, mom, advocate and yes, another friend of mine! The Low Ultraviolet community has become a bit of a family and last April, I met Dee in person the same day I met last month’s guest Katie. Dee has her own journey with skin cancer but also, in 2018, her sister Rose…
