Being a Mom with a Spinal Fusion: A Few Practical Tips

3 months ago
Tarah Neujahr Bryan

As a mom with a spinal fusion, navigating daily life can be a delicate balance between work, caring for kids,…

Willow Lake Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness with a Spinal Fusion and a Brief Misadventure

3 months ago

The Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in Colorado offers some of the most pristine and secluded hiking experiences in the Rockies.…

Angels Landing with a Spinal Fusion (and bum knee)

5 months ago

Learn about hiking Angels Landing in Zion with a spinal fusion.

Living with Chronic Pain: The Complex Reality of Opioid Use

1 year ago

It's a struggle. For those of us trapped in the grip of relentless pain and looking for ways to just…

Why I Sang the National Anthem at a Professional Baseball Game, or How to Be Resilient

2 years ago

I don't believe in trying to be better. I believe in working to be resilient and adaptable. Being "better" implies…

Origin Story: How I Came to Need a Spinal Fusion

2 years ago

I realized that I haven't shared the story of HOW I came to need a spinal fusion. Short story: I…

Everyday Things and Chronic Pain

2 years ago

As I was scrapping ice off my windshield in balmy 5-degree F weather the other week, I was reminded of…

Mindfulness and Chronic Pain

2 years ago

Although it feels pretty lonely when you have it, chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.…

Back to It: I Took a Break and Now I’m Back (haha…get it?)

2 years ago

This won't surprise you, but I've been out for a minute. A lot has happened since I've written (in April…

Spinally Fused Superwoman Mama

6 years ago

Being a mama is tough. It equates to seeing your heart exit your body, then watching it wander around the…