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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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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…
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The Skin Check: Meet Katie of My Melanoma World
In the latest episode of The Skin Check, I sat down with Low Ultraviolet‘s very first ambassador and my good friend Katie Ostrovsky. Katie is known to many as My Melanoma World on Instagram and is the Founder of the Stop Melanoma Movement. As the first official ambassador for L.U.V. Low Ultraviolet, Katie was helping grow and support the brand before they even launched our first UPF clothing item! Katie is a Stage 4 metastatic…
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The Skin Check: Meet Leah Adams
Leah Adams is my first guest on the all-new, monthly segment of The Low Ultraviolet Tide – The Skin Check with Jenn Patrice! Leah is the Program Manager for the National Kidney Foundation’s Northern Ohio office. In her role, she manages the planning and implementation of all NKF programs in the Northern Ohio territory to support patients, caregivers, raise awareness, and educate healthcare professionals. On a more personal note, Leah is an avid runner, a…
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Introducing: The Skin Check
I am SO excited to announce that I will be hosting a monthly segment on Low Ultraviolet’s new podcast, The Low Ultraviolet Tide!! Low Ultraviolet is a safe, fashionable and affordable UPF50+ clothing brand based out of Washington, DC. They were founded in 2019 by Erica Sullivan with a mission to outshine skin cancer. Their podcast, the Low Ultraviolet Tide, is hosted by Erica and her business partner Snigdha Sangisetti and offers up a weekly…
