I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer3 Dec 2025

Episode 258: The Holidays Hit Different With Cancer: Stress, Memories, and Making It Manageable

The holidays hit different when you’re living with cancer. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Heather and Larry talk about the emotional weight of the season — the pressure to make everything perfect “just in case,” the anxiety that comes with big family gatherings, and the guilt of not being able to keep up with old traditions.

They dive into boundaries, expectations, caregiver dynamics, and the internal struggle of wanting to savor the moments while also feeling overwhelmed by them. From navigating relatives’ questions to simplifying holiday plans to protecting your energy, this episode is full of validation, humor, and practical ways to make this season more manageable.

If you’re dealing with metastatic breast cancer — or supporting someone who is — this one will help you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.

Available Now!

👉 Break the Cancer Spiral – Heather’s 15-minute guide to reset your mindset anytime life feels overwhelming

You can grab Heather’s new 15-Minute Reset guide and her 5 to Thrive series at ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral⁠⁠⁠

🎧 About the Podcast:I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Each week, they share honest, hopeful conversations about living fully with cancer — the messy, meaningful, real-life parts of survivorship that don’t always make it into the brochure.

🌐 Connect with Heather:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠HeatherJose.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@heatherbjose⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Heather Jose⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ImStillHereCancer⁠⁠⁠

Podcast available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music

To Life! 💚Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who could use a little calm and encouragement this holiday season.

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3 Juni 26min

Episode 274: Just a Tuesday

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13 Maj 25min

Episode 273: You Asked, I Answered

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6 Maj 33min

Episode 272: When the Scan Isn't Clear — and That's Okay

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29 Apr 26min