Diary of a Warrior Mama

What does lasting love really look like? In this episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I'm sharing the story of how my husband and I met 16 years ago and the life we've built together since. We've walked through grief, trauma, childhood cancer, heartbreak, healing, and more challenges than I can count. This isn't a fairytale—it's a real conversation about marriage, resilience,...

What happens when childhood cancer ends, but the healing doesn't? In this deeply personal episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I share the anxiety before my son's scans, the grief of watching him enter adulthood after surviving osteosarcoma, and the realization that surviving isn't the same as healing. We talk about scanxiety, trauma, motherhood, emotional healing, and learning to sto...

n this heartfelt episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I share the complicated grief of losing an estranged father. From childhood memories filled with adventure, music, and love to the heartbreak of distance and unanswered questions, this is an honest outlook about grief, family relationships, and learning to hold both the beautiful memories and the painful truths. If you've experienced estra...

Sun in Her Eyes, Waves in Her Soul: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds In this episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I'm sharing pieces of a recent therapy session and the unexpected places healing has taken me. We talk about the beliefs trauma leaves behind, the grounding work of EMDR, and why learning to come back to the present can sometimes feel like learning how to come home. I share the story...

Birthdays look different after you've lived through hard things. In this special birthday episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I'm sharing the wishes I carry in my heart—not for myself, but for you. For the women who are surviving things they never imagined. For the mamas who are loving fiercely, healing slowly, and rebuilding in real time. After another trip around the sun, I've lear...

Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be incredibly hard—and sometimes the hardest parts are the ones nobody talks about. In this episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I'm joined by Sarah for an honest and compassionate conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. Together, we share the realities behind the smiling pictures and newborn snuggles, discussing the emotions s...

In this episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I share my first therapy session at 43 after a lifetime of trauma, motherhood, childhood cancer, and survival mode. We talk about Complex PTSD, anxiety, healing, EMDR therapy, and what happens when the strong one finally asks for help. If you're struggling with trauma, mental health, postpartum challenges, or feeling lost, this episode is for you....

n this episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I'm sharing the part of the journey that doesn't always get seen—the aftermath. The days, months, and years after the crisis ends. The healing that isn't linear. The grief that lingers. The anxiety that follows. The version of yourself you have to learn to become after life changes you forever. Because surviving the battle is one thing. Lear...

In this deeply personal episode of  Diary of a Warrior Mama , I share the day our lives changed forever—the day we heard the words no parent is ever prepared for:  your child has cancer . What began as what seemed like a simple injury quickly became a medical emergency, launching our family into a world of chemotherapy, surgeries, fear, and impossible decisions. I open my heart about the shock of...

As a little girl, I had a pink diary with a tiny lock and key. It became the place where I wrote down my fears, dreams, questions, and the pieces of myself I didn't know how to share with the world. Looking back, I realize that diary held more than memories—it held my voice. In this episode, I'm opening those pages again. This was the hardest one yet to record- it took me several attempts....

🎙️ Warrior Mama Meditation | A Guided Meditation for the Mother Carrying Everything Warrior mama… this is your reminder to breathe. This guided meditation was created for the mothers carrying more than they let the world see. The schedules. The appointments. The invisible mental load. The fears, the healing, the strength it takes to keep showing up. In  Diary of a Warrior Mama , we will walk throu...

This is Diary of a Warrior Mama and this where the diary begins.

Diary of a Warrior Mama is a raw look into motherhood, childhood trauma, raising children through cancer, healing in real time, and rebuilding life after the hardest seasons. A place for those carrying battles no one can see — and learning to rise anyway.