“When I was 35 years old, I was working a double in the NICU when something just didn’t feel right. I saw my doctors …
Adversity
Apert Syndrome Does Not Get In The Way Of My Life
“I have a syndrome known as Apert. It is a genetic disorder that affects the way your skull grows, so it affects the …
Dear Mom, This One Is For You
“One of the reasons why I love Zumba so much is because of the love you feel from the community. Not prejudiced or co…
The One Thing That Made Me Feel Like Myself While Battling Cancer
“In 2011, I started at the University of Dublin as an adult, to further my education. There, I encountered Zumba clas…
From Depressed and Overweight to Finding My Life’s Purpose
“In 2009, I suffered a really bad breakup and lost myself in depression. It was a really bad time for me. I was overw…
Zumba Helped Me Overcome An Eating Disorder
“While Zumba classes are surely the primary weight-loss transformation tool, my story is a little bit different. I ha…
Dancing Helps My Mom With Alzheimer’s
“My mom has been battling dementia and Alzheimer’s for five years now. I am her caretaker, and she has forgotten my n…
Zumba® Classes Kept Me Happy Throughout Cancer Treatment
“I was diagnosed with cancer in August of last year, the very same month that I started taking weekly Zumba classes. …
The Beautiful Thing That Happened When I Lost All Of My Hair
“For women, hair is a big part of owning your look and expressing yourself. My whole life, I’d been known for my hair…
If You Have a Chronic Illness, You Are Not Alone
“May is Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month and in honor, I am sharing my story. As terrifying as it is to open up about an…