Cancer Set Me Free: Glenn Sturm on Resilience, Advocacy, and Finding Purpose Through the Journey

What happens when a cancer diagnosis forces you to rethink everything about life, healing, and purpose? In this powerful episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Glenn Sturm for an honest conversation about navigating cancer with resilience, self-advocacy, and hope.

Glenn shares his personal cancer journey, the importance of speaking up within the healthcare system, and why multidisciplinary care teams, nurse navigators, and strong communication can dramatically improve the patient experience. Together, they explore how emotional support, human connection, and even small acts of kindness can make a profound difference during treatment and recovery.

Whether you are facing cancer yourself, supporting a loved one, or searching for inspiration during difficult times, this episode offers practical insights, emotional encouragement, and empowering lessons on healing, advocacy, and finding meaning through adversity.

Key Moments:

04:38 Recovering from surgery and founding WebMD

09:55 Reporting ocular events to FDA

13:46 Challenges in integrated cancer care

17:36 The 2025 meta-analysis findings

21:06 Photography funding children's health

22:36 Taking friends to lunch and shopping

25:44 A shared church in Argentina

28:12 Disclaimer and final reminders

About the guest :

Glenn Sturm is a retired military officer, attorney, four-time bestselling author, and cancer survivor whose life story is rooted in resilience and purpose. After serving more than 30 years in the military and earning his law degree with honors from the University of Florida, his life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with incurable cancer.

For the past 17 years, Glenn has lived with cancer while undergoing continuous chemotherapy, gaining powerful insights on navigating uncertainty, managing energy, and finding hope during life’s toughest seasons. Through authentic storytelling and lived experience, he helps others facing adversity redefine strength, purpose, and what it means to truly keep moving forward.

Website : https://glennsturm.com/

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Evelyn, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/