I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer8 Apr

Episode 269: Your Questions, Our Answers

You asked, and we're answering. In this Q&A episode, Heather and Larry tackle questions submitted by listeners on Instagram and Facebook — the real ones, the hard ones, the ones a lot of people are thinking but don't always say out loud.

Topics include how to live with uncertainty and still make plans, staying present when fear wants to take over, scan anxiety (yes, it's still a thing at 27 years), the pros and cons of support groups, what to do when your doctor gives you no hope, and how metastatic cancer goes from all-consuming to just... part of your life.

Honest, unscripted, and straight from two people who have been navigating this for a long time.

Heather was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 26 and has now been living with the disease for more than 25 years. Through this podcast she shares perspective, lived experience, and conversations that help people navigate life with metastatic cancer.

Sensational Survivor SeriesIf you have been living with metastatic breast cancer for 10 years or more and would like to share your story on the podcast, you can apply here:⁠https://forms.gle/6H9K7NXMAeN1QEv87⁠

Listener QuestionsHave a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Submit it through the contact form:⁠https://heatherjose.com⁠

Connect with HeatherInstagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/heatherbjose⁠Website: ⁠https://heatherjose.com⁠

Music intro and outro music for the podcast was created by Heather's son, Ty. You can find his music here:Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tyjosee⁠

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Episode 275: This Is the Good Stuff

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Episode 274: Just a Tuesday

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Episode 273: You Asked, I Answered

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

Scan results don't always come back clean. After 28 years living with metastatic breast cancer, Heather has learned that "okay" doesn't always mean "clear" — and that learning to trust the process whe...

29 Apr 26min

Episode 271: Your Nervous System Isn't Overreacting

If you've ever felt like your body is always bracing for the next thing — you're not imagining it.In this solo episode, Heather explores what happens to your nervous system when you've been living wit...

22 Apr 23min

Episode 270: The Appointment Is the Easy Part: The Real Cost of Navigating Healthcare with MBC

How are you? Busy? Overwhelmed? Maybe both?In this solo episode, Heather gets honest about what the last month has really looked like — navigating a sleep study, insurance approvals, cardiology appoin...

15 Apr 22min