Columns

August 14, 2020August 12, 2020

Body Acceptance Looks Different for Me, and That’s OK

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

When looking through pictures on social media, I see so many body-positive influencers making powerful statements about the “ideal body.” I see women and men on Instagram trying to ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 4, 2020

Why I Felt Down After Receiving Positive Test Results

Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird, Columns

When going to the hospital for tests, one always hopes and prays for the best-case scenario.  Last week, I had a number of tests and was lucky enough to ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 6, 2020

Some Days, Anxiety Feels Like Riding the Crazy Train

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, nearly 40 million people in the United States experience an anxiety disorder in any given year. If you have pulmonary ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Experiencing the Other Side of Organ Donation

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

On Aug. 7, my son Cullen celebrated his six-year anniversary of having a heart and double-lung transplant. In last year’s anniversary column, I shared the joys and struggles that ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 5, 2020

The Joy of Walking My Dog, Bernie

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

My dog, Bernie, turned 1 last week. In the nine months that I’ve had him, he has taught me more about unconditional love than I could ever teach myself. ... Read more

August 3, 2020July 29, 2020

Here’s How I Show My Husband and Caregiver My Appreciation

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

“When thunder rolls through my life, Will you be able to weather the storm? There’s so much I would give ya, baby.”  While these lyrics to Pink’s “Love Song” ... Read more

August 3, 2020July 30, 2020

Life as a Caregiver Is Worthy of a Reality TV Show

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

When driving to doctors’ appointments for my son Cullen, we often listen to “The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show.” They make us laugh, and we enjoy the topics. ... Read more

July 31, 2020July 29, 2020

Learning to Give Myself Permission to Feel Well

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Living with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension has taught me to let my physical health “be what it is.” This past year, giving myself permission to “be” helped ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

Tackling Anxiety Over Doctors’ Appointments

Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird, Columns

As I write this, I’m due for a hospital visit tomorrow for a day of tests. And I have some pretty major pre-appointment anxiety. I haven’t had a face-to-face ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

The Power of Persistence When Battling Health Insurance

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

If you are battling a chronic illness, odds are you have also battled health insurance. My son Cullen managed his pulmonary hypertension (PH), received a heart and double-lung transplant, ... Read more