CONVO: Alexa Wilding, writer & cancer mom // twins, trauma & silver linings

Today we have the honor to connect with the unwillingly enlightened, temporarily brilliant, alchemical cancer mom Alexa Wilding. She is a musician, writer and mother of 7 year old sons West and Lou, who was recently diagnosed with cancer for the second time. This is a special episode in so many ways -- and represents more than just Alexa’s family story. Her words weave a golden thread, a magical life-line that connects us to what matters most in life and how we can all be united by it. It is also a rare view into the prismatic, internal life of a woman ascending -- and the wise and poetic lessons she’s learned along the way.In listening to Alexa’s story, we are awakened... Better able to lean in bravely to the scary plot twists of our own lives AND to leave our fear and egos behind as we care for others who are suffering. Join us to hear her candid, humorous and magical lessons about surrender, patience, true love, silver linings, loneliness, past selves, perspective, clarity, dignity, and acceptance. We laugh, we cry, we lean in. Relevant links:- Alexa's instagram- Alexa's website- How I Became A Cancer Mom: Alexa’s article in Parents.com- Alexa’s family’s GoFundMe site to share and donate!- Leonard Cohen - Anthem song - Spotify - Lyrics- I’m OK - You’re OK by Thomas Harris- Molly Rosen Guy - @mollyrosenguy - @stonefoxride- Desperately Seeking Susan movieToday’s episode is supported by Daughter of the Land- a skincare line created using clean, organic, fair-trade ingredients and created with sustainability in mind. Support Upbringing by visiting Daughter of the Land! Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.Email us: [email protected] Upbringing on:Instagram: @up_bringingFacebook: @jointheupbringing