My refrigerator is powerful. In fact, it has a direct link to my overall well-being.

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If it has a shelf life longer than you, don't eat it.

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I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer the only thing I could control was what I ate, what I drank and what I would think.

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You can't please everyone. When you're too focused on living up to other people's standards, you aren't spending enough time raising your own. Some people may whisper, complain and judge. But for the most part, it's all in your head. People care less about your actions than you think. Why? They have their own problems!

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Change is a pesky notion. For many folks, the biggest challenge in changing their eating habits isn't money, time, or education; it's reframing their connection between food and love.

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Cancer has changed, and so have I. Life goes on, even becomes normal again. I refused to let cancer wreck my party. There are just too many cool things to do and plan and live for.

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Trust is a core currency of any relationship. Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. A hearty dose of trust is often what's needed to unlock the magic. Go ahead, have faith.

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Above all, cancer is a spiritual practice that teaches me about faith and resilience.

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The only time you can change someone is when they are in diapers.

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Make space in your life, space for health and happiness

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