From “I Wish There Was a Website” to 50,000 Care Professionals: My Colorado Tech People Interview
I sat down with Colorado Tech People to talk about complex illness, the patient odyssey, and why I’m building TheCareWeNeed.com on a 50-year plan.
Get Inspired Into Healing
I’m a complex illness overcomer, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, author, and health techpreneur. Here, I share my story, my work, and what I’ve learned about whole-person health.
New Book
The 2nd edition is available on Amazon now! Enjoy updated and new appendices with practical frameworks for your healing journey.
Read, cry, laugh, tell your friends.
Latest Reviews
“Such a real, raw, transformative book that totally changed my perspective on the healing journey.” ~Satisfied customer
“If you want to keep God in a box, this book is not for you.” ~L. Otero
“I am so blessed by this fantastic book…[which] is so valuable and provides deep support.” ~Amelia
My husband and I are on a mission to transform the U.S. care ecosystem to improve complex illness health outcomes. Check out Benes Companies.
Daughter of God & Impactpreneur
Wife & Mom
Combat Veteran & Retired Army Intelligence Officer
What People Have Said…
Brett B.
“Your approach to wholeness is so holistic and practical that everybody who hears your story knows they can get better, too.”
Sarah S.
"Tenay has this ability to absolutely provide words of encouragement, even those maybe hard to hear, with love, kindness and grace. She has a love for people and such a desire to see them succeed..."
Hemin S.
"Tenay is one of the smartest and most capable people I’ve worked with. Her capacity to learn, her strategic thinking, and her ability to translate ideas into results make her an asset in any environment."
Dive Into My Latest Projects
Learn the practical lessons I’ve used to overcome complex post-traumatic stress, chronic illness, and medical injury, and discover how to thrive in your own healing journey.
Join me as I interview people navigating complex illness on my “Healing Journeys” series in The Care We Need Podcast. Each episode uncovers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and insights that help you or your organization win the war on complex illness.
Watch selected keynotes, podcasts, and talks that show how I engage audiences, share actionable insights, and inspire transformation. Perfect for organizations or individuals who want a preview of what a live event with me looks like.
What I’m Building
My husband and I are building TheCareWeNeed.com, a whole-person care professional directory searchable by symptom, through our company, Benes Companies.
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After 23 Years, I Retired from the U.S. Army
On September 12th, 2026, family, friends, and people I served with gathered online to celebrate my retirement from the U.S. Army after 23 years. Here’s what I’m taking with me.
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Chapter 6 – Manga Style | Heal or Die Preview
Welcome to My Manga Series We have arrived at the end of our Manga journey through the 2nd edition of my book, “Heal or Die” on Amazon! This is such an important lesson: a lesson about…
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Chapter 5 – Manga Style | Heal or Die Preview
Welcome to My Manga Series Here we go! Chapter five! We are near the end of our Manga journey through the 2nd edition of my book, “Heal or Die” on Amazon! This one is still hard…
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Chapter 4 – Manga Style | Heal or Die Preview
Welcome to My Manga Series We are four chapters into our Manga journey through the 2nd edition of my book, “Heal or Die” on Amazon! When you read the strip, you’ll understand why it’s called “Prayer…
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Chapter 3 – Manga Style | Heal or Die Preview
Welcome to My Manga Series We continue on our Manga journey through the 2nd edition of my book, “Heal or Die” on Amazon! The next comic strip is from the third chapter, called “Distance and Direction”.…
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I have prayed for you on the street & you’d like to find out more about what you experienced or how you can stay healed, please go to the Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also find answers to the most commonly asked questions about C-PTSD & trauma healing there.