Living Life Over Cancer

11/11/2025

Today’s Remembrance Day Yoga invited us to slow down, breathe deeply, and honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Each posture became a moment to remember, and each pause reminded us to listen to our bodies with care. May we carry this sense of gratitude and presence into the rest of our day, and into the way we move through our lives. Check out the practice below. https://wix.to/FGyfbpe

Remembrance Day has always invited us to slow down and look inward. It is a day to remember the courage, sacrifice, and hope carried by those who served. When we step onto our mats with this in mind, our practice becomes more than movement. It becomes an act of quiet gratitude.In today’s practice,...

08/11/2025

Processing hard news can be a challenge, but it's important to take a moment to breathe and center ourselves. I reflect on the journey of managing difficult information and the power of my 3 step approach. Discover how to process hard news without losing yourself by reading more here: https://wix.to/i9yX6Xo

When life feels unsettled, I begin here. A pause, a breath, and the choice to think gentlyThis past week asked a lot of me. I received information that was difficult to hear, the kind that lands in the body before the mind even has a chance to catch up. For a moment, I felt that old familiar pull to...

07/11/2025

Just a little check-in. My latest scan was mostly stable, with a few small changes that my team is already guiding me through. All very manageable and part of the road I’m on.

I’m feeling strong and steady, leaning into the practices I share in RISE and staying focused on living well. I’m grateful for my care team, the path ahead, and for all of you who continue to walk alongside me.

Keep rising with me. 💖🙏

06/11/2025

Nova Scotia is a small place with a big heart, and every single Amazon review truly supports me as a local author. If RISE: Living Life Over Cancer has resonated with you, I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to share a short review. Your words help the book reach others who may need a bit of hope and encouragement. Thank you for lifting this message forward.
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05/11/2025

🍂 Embrace the beauty of letting go this fall! Our latest yoga practice encourages you to release tension and make space for new growth. Trust the process of change, just like nature. Discover your flow here: https://wix.to/Ll2arER

As the leaves soften, release, and return to the earth, we are reminded of the quiet wisdom of nature:letting go makes space for new growth.This gentle intermediate flow invites you to breathe deeply, release tension, and trust the process of change.We hold a few planks to build strength and resilie...

30/10/2025

Just had the most wonderful Fall luncheon with my girlfriends, complete with Apple Mimosas! 🍏🥂 It's important to carve out time for our friendships amid our busy lives. Read more about our gathering here: https://wix.to/mG641cf

Because nourishing friendships is nourishment, too.Yesterday, I had the joy of gathering with girlfriends for a Fall luncheon, a date we intentionally carved out, despite our full calendars. Like many women, we are busy and pulled in many directions, but we reminded ourselves of an important truth:T...

29/10/2025

A gentle reminder to slow down and embrace self-awareness. Our recent Yin practice was a beautiful experience of going inward with Tavis, our golden guide. 🌟 Learn how true relaxation can reshape our lives here: https://wix.to/hsoPm7W

Yesterday, I hosted a Yin practice to help us slow down, go inward, and reconnect with our self-awareness. With a little help from Tavis, our golden guide, we were reminded what true relaxation looks like.In our fast-paced world, it is easy to lose touch with how we feel, how we show up for others,....

27/10/2025

Thank you all for your prayers as I go for my 6-month CAT scan today. May the results continue to be stable or may I continue to be strong, knowing this is a journey, not a sprint. 🙏💚💗

23/10/2025

In education and in life, wellness is more than a goal. It is the foundation of everything we do.

I recently shared my reflections on this in my article “Rise: Wellness for Every Educator” published in The Teacher (NSTU, October 2025). #
Although written for educators, this piece is for everyone. It speaks to resilience, balance, and the power of self-care. These are lessons that reach far beyond the classroom and into everyday life.

“Self-care is not selfish. It is the new health care.”

If you have ever needed a reminder to pause, breathe, and take care of yourself, I hope this article offers a moment of encouragement and calm. 💗

📖 Read it here: https://issuu.com/bjaucoin/docs/rise_wellness_for_every_educator

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20/10/2025

This sign says it all. After some time in Greece, I’m reminded how much lighter and happier I feel when I have less on my plate — in food, in work, and in life. Here’s to balance, simplicity, and mindful choices. 🇬🇷✨

13/10/2025