Christina Menkemeller on Facing Adversity, Finding Purpose in Suffering, and Lifting the Lives of Others Listen to the episode here or on your favorite podcast platform! At a time in her life that should have been one of her happiest –just prior to her wedding –Christina Menkemeller developed frightening symptoms and was given a devastating […]

“Empowering Lives Through Unforgettable Journeys, with Christina Menkemeller, Being Positioned (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 757)” Listen to the episode here or on your favorite podcast platform!

Wow – who would have ever thought this would be our world right now. I think it’s safe to say our entire country is in a collective state of shock as we watch our lives crumble. Sitting here trying to grasp our new reality, I feel like I’m back four years ago in tears on […]

I took this photo the day after we launched Being Positioned – the nonprofit. Exactly one day after the greatest accomplishment of my life became a reality. We had planned on celebrating, but through a series of unfortunate events, including an incorrect test result, I ended up having to spend it in yet another infusion chair. […]

Do you ever feel like a burden? Like no matter how hard you try—you always seem to need a little extra help. Even asking for a small accommodation might feel like you’re asking for far too much far too often. Recently I was interviewed for a podcast called “Unapologetically Me.”  The host, Boomer Perrault, explores […]

When my doctor first suggested that I stop chemotherapy and take a break from treatment for a while, my immediate reaction was fear. What if I lose my hearing? What if my tumors grow? One of the benefits of being on treatment was that it allowed me to feel like we were doing something to […]

I’ve been on a safari in South Africa and circled Stonehenge in England. I’ve gone paragliding through the mountains in Switzerland and strolled the streets of Paris at night. I’ve ridden the world’s fastest roller coaster in Abu Dhabi and gazed up at the world’s tallest building in Dubai. I’ve seen the northern lights dancing in Iceland and toured the canals of Amsterdam. I’ve frequented biergartens in Germany and searched […]

Since my diagnosis two and a half years ago, I’ve had at least fifteen MRI’s.   I’m no stranger to spending an hour lying completely still inside a tiny tube with a cage covering my face.   In fact, at this point, I would consider myself a bit of a pro.   A few weeks ago […]

Sometimes I forget what my life used to be like…   What did I worry about before brain tumors came into the picture?   What was it like being able to hear people whisper?   How nice was it to not hear ringing in my ears?   It’s so strange to think back on just three […]

Don’t worry…this is not an ad for Doritos.   You know when you experience a funny coincidence, and you can’t help, but laugh at life’s little ironies? Well, this is one of those moments…it just happens to involve Doritos.   During our most recent trip, we spent a week exploring the largest island in Greece: Crete.   […]