I really debated sharing this, but as sad as it is, I know I need to take you on this journey with me. Our Alpha Better letter of the day is C for checkup, because thank God I went for my routine test. Please don’t put yours off, and stick with me as we navigate this together.
A Quick Note to My Community:
As I mentioned in the video, cooking is one of the main things keeping me from spiraling right now, but I could really use a little distraction.
If you have any recommendations for great movies or your favorite British mystery TV shows (anything where someone falls off a Scottish cliff and it takes six episodes to figure out why!), please drop them in the comments below. Reading is a little tough for me at the moment, but TV and cooking are my safe havens.
Thank you to all my friends, family, and supporters who have already reached out. I appreciate every single one of you.
Drop your TV, movie, or recipe recommendations in the comments below - I’d love to read them!
Debra Borden, LCSW, is a therapist and author of Cooking As Therapy. Known as “The Sous Therapist,” she helps readers turn everyday kitchen routines into actionable mental health tools.


Healing thoughts & vibes! You are strong. This is time to take care of you. We will continue to support you throughout this journey.
Sending so much love and light✨ support is essential so we are here for you as a community of support.