A woman decided to freeze her eggs. It saved her life.

Is 'manifesting' for real? Plus, foods for an energy boost on draggy summer days. July 13, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY July 13, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Hollywood actors may soon join industry writers on strike. Plus, a woman's choice to freeze her eggs at 34 may have saved her life after doctors discovered ovarian cancer, and experts share how to use manifestation to help you achieve a big life goal. The Latest   🎭 [Hollywood actors set the stage for a strike after contract negotiations collapsed.]( Hollywood writers could soon have company on the picket line. Thousands of actors represented by the powerful labor union SAG-AFTRA [are on course to go on strike]( after failing to reach a deal on a new contract with top industry studios before last night's deadline. The union's national board will meet this morning to decide whether to order a strike. The potential action comes as the writers' strike is now in its third month and has [halted most television production, filming of high-profile movies and late-night talk]( shows. The actors are seeking better base pay amid the new economics of streaming entertainment, plus assurances regarding the use of artificial intelligence. [Here's the latest](. [🏆 'Succession' and 'The Last of Us' lead the nominations for the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards.]( This year's Emmy voters are serious people, as they [nominated HBO's "Succession" for 27 awards]( to lead the field ahead of another HBO show, "The Last of Us," with 24 noms. In the outstanding supporting actor in a drama series category, four of the eight nominees are from "Succession." (Cousin Greg for the win!) It's a similar story in the outstanding supporting actress category, where four of the eight nominees are from "The White Lotus." [Fans of the pseudo-reality series "Jury Duty"]( were delighted to see it snag a nomination for outstanding comedy series, while show star James Marsden got a nod for playing ... James Marsden. [See all the nominees here](. [A woman learned she had 'aggressive' ovarian cancer while attempt to freeze her eggs.]( Morgan Bellock's [decision to freeze her eggs at 34]( in case she wanted to have children down the road ended up saving her life when [doctors discovered she had ovarian cancer](. An ultrasound during the process found a mass on her ovary that led to her having a cyst removed. Hiding behind the cyst was a tumor containing a stage 1 form of an aggressive cancer. If doctors had not found it, they said she may not have exhibited symptoms for years, allowing it to spread or become more advanced. “There’s a very real way that I could have not been here today, which is wild to think about,” Bellock told TODAY.com. “I didn’t have any symptoms.” [Read the full story here](. [😊 Looking for love, money or a new job? How to manifest something, or someone, into your life.]( Do you have your eye on some big dreams in the future? [Manifestation can be a way to speak those dreams into existence]( by "changing your thoughts, words, feelings, and beliefs to attract something you want into your life," a manifestation coach and intuitive healer told TODAY.com. But does it actually work? To find out, [try our guide to manifesting](, which includes tips on how to create a vision board, embody your goals and take action. We also have tips on [4 things not to do]( while manifesting. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. A bad night's sleep, the summer heat or stress at work can have you searching for energy to fight dragging fatigue throughout the day. Sometimes a simple snack is all it takes. We spoke with a registered dietitian who shared [14 healthy, easy-to-find foods that can give you an energy boost]( throughout the day. In addition to old favorites like bananas and peanut butter, there are a few you may not know about. Pumpkin seeds can help manage your blood sugar levels, while pistachios can be a rich source of iron. [See them all here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Combine the sweet and the heat for a meal that is tailor made for a backyard summer dinner. Chef Ali Rosen, host of Potluck with Ali, shows how to make [hot honey fried chicken]( with a yogurt marinade that creates juicy, tender chicken. Make it a summer feast by adding adding sides like [coleslaw]( and [potato salad]( to offset the heat. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. She's the [newest Gerber Baby](, and she's adorable! Meet Madison Mendoza, who was revealed on TODAY to be the latest face of the classic baby food brand. The 10-month-old cutie is [part of a military family](, as her dad, Jun Mendoza, is an Air Force doctor and colonel. Jun and his wife, Crystal, are high school sweethearts and first-generation Americans of Filipino parents who said it means a lot for Maddie to represent military children for Gerber. In a twist in this year's Gerber Baby contest, parents also sent in their own baby pictures along with their child's photos. Maddie looks so much like her mother did as a baby that Crystal's own mom was fooled. [See the photos here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](