Unfiltered Healing: Real Talk on Life, Love and Healing after Cancer Survival

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Unfiltered Healing: Real Talk on Life, Love & Healing after Cancer Survival is a raw and honest podcast about what it really means to rebuild your life after hardship. Hosted by cancer survivor and advocate Jessica Lopez, this show dives into the unspoken realities of healing: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through personal stories, vulnerable conversations, and hard-earned lessons, Jessica talks about surviving cancer, navigating relationships, rediscovering identity, and learning how to live fully after life changes you. Nothing is sugar-coated here. This is real life, real emotions, and real growth. This podcast is for anyone who has faced loss, illness, heartbreak, or moments that forced them to start over. It’s also for the fighters, the survivors, and the people still finding their strength. Each episode offers a mix of reflection, empowerment, and truth; because healing isn’t always pretty, but it’s powerful. You’ll hear conversations about: Cancer and survivorship Emotional healing and personal growth Relationships and rebuilding trust Finding your voice and advocating for yourself Life after trauma and learning to thrive If you’ve ever felt lost, exhausted from fighting, or like no one understands what you’re going through, this space is for you. Because healing isn’t perfect. But you don’t have to go through it alone.

Episodes

  1. The Battle of Chemo

    20h ago

    The Battle of Chemo

    After surgery, I hoped the hardest part was behind me. Instead, I learned chemotherapy was next. In this episode, I share what it felt like hearing the treatment plan, facing the fear of losing my hair, and the heartbreaking day it finally started falling out. From the shower where reality hit to the difficult decision to shave my head, this is the story of one of the most emotional moments of my cancer journey.

    7 min
  2. Chemo was the next battle

    May 25

    Chemo was the next battle

    After surgery, I hoped the hardest part was behind me but chemotherapy was next. In this episode, I share what it felt like hearing the treatment plan, facing more changes to my body, and realizing the fight against cancer wasn’t far from over.

    9 min
  3. Learning to Look at Myself Again

    May 17

    Learning to Look at Myself Again

    After my bilateral mastectomy, healing at home came with support from family; but also the painful reality of seeing a body I no longer recognized. In this episode, I talk about grief, body image, and learning to look at myself again after cancer.

    5 min
  4. The Day My Body Changed - Surgery Day

    May 9

    The Day My Body Changed - Surgery Day

    The day of surgery is when everything becomes real. In this episode, I share what it felt like walking into a bilateral mastectomy; the fear, the unknown, and the reality of losing a part of myself while fighting to live.

    6 min
  5. Every Appointment Felt Like a Punch

    May 2

    Every Appointment Felt Like a Punch

    Every appointment felt like a punch. In this episode, I share the reality of cancer that no one talks about — the constant changes, difficult decisions, and emotional rollercoaster. From treatment options to IVF and loss, this is what it really looks like to fight for your life while trying to hold onto hope.

    6 min
  6. Wait… How Does Cancer Even Start?

    Apr 25

    Wait… How Does Cancer Even Start?

    In this episode, I talk about something many people don’t fully understand; how cancer actually starts. Breaking it down in a simple way while sharing why understanding our bodies matters more than we think.

    5 min
  7. The Appointments That Changed Everything

    Apr 18

    The Appointments That Changed Everything

    In this episode, I talk about the doctor visits that changed everything. What I thought was one tumor turned into three… and the decisions I had to make became bigger than I ever imagined. From hearing hard truths to making life-altering choices, this is the part of the journey no one prepares you for.

    6 min
  8. The Moment Everything Felt Real

    Apr 12

    The Moment Everything Felt Real

    Everything changes after the diagnosis… but no one prepares you for how fast it all hits. In this episode, I share the moment it became real for me the confusion, the fear, and the overwhelming weight of hearing “stage two.” But I also talk about the turning point… the decision to advocate for myself, ask questions, and seek clarity when something didn’t feel right. This is a reminder that your voice matters and you don’t have to navigate this alone. 💛

    5 min
  9. The Day I Listened to My Body

    Apr 5

    The Day I Listened to My Body

    Listen to your intuition.

    4 min
  10. Letting People In: The Strength in Being Seen

    Mar 28

    Letting People In: The Strength in Being Seen

    In this episode, I share why I chose to open up about my cancer journey. As a private person, it wasn’t easy but I realized I wasn’t the only one carrying it. This is about choosing vulnerability, allowing support, and learning that you don’t have to go through hard things alone.

    4 min
  11. The Day My Life Changed — The First Time I Heard “You Have Cancer”

    Mar 21

    The Day My Life Changed — The First Time I Heard “You Have Cancer”

    The day after Christmas, I heard the words that changed everything: "You have cancer"" In this raw and emotional episode of Unfiltered Healing, I share the moment my world stopped, the fear that followed, and the one thought that kept me going... I'm not leaving my boys. If you've ever faced the unimaginable, this is for you. Because the fear is real... but so is survival.

    7 min

  12. Mar 16

    You’re Not Alone in This

    Introducing podcast.

    4 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Unfiltered Healing: Real Talk on Life, Love & Healing after Cancer Survival is a raw and honest podcast about what it really means to rebuild your life after hardship. Hosted by cancer survivor and advocate Jessica Lopez, this show dives into the unspoken realities of healing: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through personal stories, vulnerable conversations, and hard-earned lessons, Jessica talks about surviving cancer, navigating relationships, rediscovering identity, and learning how to live fully after life changes you. Nothing is sugar-coated here. This is real life, real emotions, and real growth. This podcast is for anyone who has faced loss, illness, heartbreak, or moments that forced them to start over. It’s also for the fighters, the survivors, and the people still finding their strength. Each episode offers a mix of reflection, empowerment, and truth; because healing isn’t always pretty, but it’s powerful. You’ll hear conversations about: Cancer and survivorship Emotional healing and personal growth Relationships and rebuilding trust Finding your voice and advocating for yourself Life after trauma and learning to thrive If you’ve ever felt lost, exhausted from fighting, or like no one understands what you’re going through, this space is for you. Because healing isn’t perfect. But you don’t have to go through it alone.

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