Author: Shea Mencel, Co-founder, We Are Here | Certified Integrative Health Coach They tell you to fight for your life. But they rarely talk about what that fight might cost you. I’m a 2x breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at 29, with an MBC recurrence at 32. I often say my fertility journey was more traumatic than my diagnoses. When the …
Author: Shea Mencel, Certified Integrative Health Coach & Co-founder, We Are Here This week, I was confronted face-to-face with my “why.” I seriously considered delaying my cancer treatment. Not because I was afraid of the medicine, or unsure of my care team, but because the system made it almost impossible to fit cancer into my life. I felt like I …
Author: Shea Mencel, Certified Integrative Health Coach & Co-founder, We Are Here Stress is not just an individual experience. It is a physiological force with measurable effects on nearly every system of the body. Chronic stress can alter cardiovascular function, weaken the immune system, disrupt digestion, accelerate aging, and contribute to conditions ranging from diabetes to cancer (1,2,3). For patients …
Author: Shea Mencel, Certified Integrative Health Coach & Co-founder, We Are Here In our last blog, we talked about everyday healing habits—low-cost, accessible things we can do to feel more like ourselves. Let’s talk about stress. Not the kind of stress that passes quickly, like running late or losing your keys. We’re talking about the kind that lingers. The kind …
When Darlene, 61, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, she faced the same challenge so many others experience: navigating a sea of overwhelming information with no clear direction. She had countless questions but struggled to find support tailored to her unique journey. For 16 months, Darlene tried to manage on her own—until she discovered We Are Here. Joining our …
When Faye was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, she faced an overwhelming journey filled with questions, decisions, and uncertainty. That’s when she discovered the We Are Here community—a place where she could find both practical resources and emotional support. Through our program, Faye gained access to: $2,000 worth of integrative therapies to aid in her healing. Personalized guidance from …
