Caitlyn SmithThis season you’re in—though disorienting, lonely, and raw—can also be quietly powerful. It can even feel exciting. Because from the moment you were diagnosed, you’ve been questioning everything about your life and what it truly means to be youw Blog Post Description
Caitlyn SmithReal talk. 2025 challenged me. Despite my best efforts — and everything I know and teach about health — for much of the second half of the year, I felt… off.
Caitlyn SmithStress. We all know it. We feel it in our bodies, in our thoughts, in our gut. And if you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether you went down the conventional or holistic treatment route, chances are, stress has been a constant companion. In addition to appointments, bills, and recovery challenges, to the lingering fear of recurrence, stress likely played a major role in the development of the dis-ease in the first place. But what exactly happens to our bodies when stress becomes chronic, and why is it so critical to manage it for your health and recovery?
Caitlyn SmithOne of the most common questions I receive is why I experienced a cancer recurrence almost a decade after my initial diagnosis, despite making significant diet and lifestyle changes. I wanted to share my experience, as I hope it will be helpful if you're concerned about recurrence and looking for ways to support your health.