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Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Michelle Henderson

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RFCMichelleHenderson55WEB.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3" custom_padding="||0px|||"]Michelle Henderson, 36, isn’t letting cancer derail her happiness, and she wants other cancer patients to know life doesn’t cease after a cancer diagnosis. “It is not the end of the world. It is just a season you are having. It is going to be hard, and it is going to try you, but find your inner warrior. Don’t let it defeat you.” Michelle, who was diagnosed with stage II ER PR Positive [...]

By April Allman|2019-10-07T14:38:19-04:00October 5, 2019|Breast Cancer, Pink Woman|

Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Amy Sager

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By April Allman|2019-10-03T17:40:31-04:00October 5, 2019|Breast Cancer, Pink Woman|

Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Melissa Porter

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By April Allman|2019-09-30T13:09:45-04:00October 1, 2019|Pink Woman|

Finding Zen in the Forest: Why Bathing in the Outdoors Can Be Beneficial to Your Health

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ForestBathingMypath2019-0846WEB.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Photo by Tatiana Rathke [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Deep in the woodlands of Louisville’s many green spaces, there is a group who considers immersing themselves in nature a soothing pastime. The Shinrin-Yoku Society of Kentuckiana, led by Ecotherapist and President Jennifer Owens, LCSW, LMT, CPT, participates in forest bathing, which members say is beneficial to their health. Jennifer has been backpacking, trail running, and hiking her entire life and now has more than 15 years of experience [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-11T09:48:51-05:00September 21, 2019|Wellness|

She Believes in Building Others Up

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By April Allman|2021-12-11T09:48:52-05:00August 27, 2019|Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness|

Why She Loves Yoga — and Belly Dancing

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By April Allman|2021-12-11T09:48:52-05:00August 26, 2019|Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness|

Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Michelle Henderson

Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Amy Sager

Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Melissa Porter

Finding Zen in the Forest: Why Bathing in the Outdoors Can Be Beneficial to Your Health

She Believes in Building Others Up

Why She Loves Yoga — and Belly Dancing

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