188 episodes

Heather was diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer at age 26, over 20 years ago. Heather and her husband Larry will discuss life with metastatic disease as it impacts every area from health, finances, family planning, and so much more.

I'm Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Heather Jose I'm Still Here with Heather Jose

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 38 Ratings

Heather was diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer at age 26, over 20 years ago. Heather and her husband Larry will discuss life with metastatic disease as it impacts every area from health, finances, family planning, and so much more.

    Episode 187: Discovering My Role in the Cancer Community

    Episode 187: Discovering My Role in the Cancer Community

    In this episode Heather shares how she found her place in the cancer community and how she hopes to impact others in her community. Heather wants to be able to help people get through the fearful parts of cancer.  

    Living with cancer gives you an opportunity to get involved. How are you living with cancer, and what does that look like in the future? 

    Little Pink Houses of Hope - https://www.littlepink.org/ 

    Listen to Episode 159: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-159-take-what-works-leave-what-doesnt/id1629136639?i=1000645102429 

    Book of the month: The Anxious Generation 

    Follow Heather’s Socials:  

    Instagram: HeatherJose

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219 

    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298 

    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 31 min
    Episode 186: Celebrating our 29th Wedding Anniversary

    Episode 186: Celebrating our 29th Wedding Anniversary

    Heather and Larry recall a few of their favorite memories, they share how they kept marriage fun, how they made it through tough times, and what they look forward to. 

    Book of the month: The Anxious Generation 

    Follow Heather’s Socials:  

    Instagram: HeatherJose

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219 

    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298 

    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 27 min
    Episode 185: Navigating Doctor Appointments: Overcoming Anxiety and Procrastination with Heather and Larry

    Episode 185: Navigating Doctor Appointments: Overcoming Anxiety and Procrastination with Heather and Larry

    Heather and Larry dive into everything related to doctor appointments: from facing scary results and procrastinating visits to managing the anxiety that often accompanies them.

    Heather opens up about the anxiety she experiences when dealing with medical tests and body aches, sharing her strategies for coping and working through these challenges.

    Follow Heather’s Socials:  

    Instagram: HeatherJose

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219 

    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298 

    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 28 min
    Episode 184: Monday Momentum - Summer Planning

    Episode 184: Monday Momentum - Summer Planning

    Heather and Larry discuss Summer plans. 

    Starting next week there will only be one episode released a week. Make sure to listen to all of the previous episodes!

    Follow Heather’s Socials:  

    Instagram: HeatherJose

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219 

    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298 

    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 6 min
    Episode 183: How To Change Your Mindset For The Better

    Episode 183: How To Change Your Mindset For The Better

    In this episode, Heather and Larry chat about how crazy powerful our minds are. They swap tips on flipping situations to see the sunny side. And let me tell you, the difference it makes is huge!

    Follow Heather’s Socials:
    Instagram: HeatherJose
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219
    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298
    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.
    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 30 min
    Episode 182: Monday Momentum - Keep It Simple, Stupid

    Episode 182: Monday Momentum - Keep It Simple, Stupid

    Heather & Larry are looking forward to keeping it simple this Summer. How can you keep your life simple?

    Follow Heather’s Socials:
    Instagram: HeatherJose
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jose-a4085219
    Youtube: @ImStillHere1298
    In this empowering episode, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather imparts valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From navigating hospitals to post-treatment tips, Heather's candid and compassionate narrative serves as a beacon of strength. Tune in for an intimate exploration of coping mechanisms, including Heather's personal journey insights, as she imparts wisdom on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. If you or a loved one is seeking authentic guidance, this episode provides a wealth of information, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.
    #MetastaticBreastCancer #Deconstruct #Deconstruction #CancerSurvivor #ThrivingWithCancer #MentalHealthMatters #NutritionForWellness #MedicalAdvancements #MindfulnessJourney #ResiliencePodcast #PatientAdvocacy #TreatmentInsights #SurvivorStories #PodcastHope #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentPodcast #LivingBeyondDiagnosis #PositiveMindset #WellnessWednesday #CancerAwareness

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

Karenzabr ,

Oh wow!!!

I’m going to be 58 years old this February I was diagnosed at the end of the year 2020 with metastatic breast cancer I have six kids of course all older the youngest is 18. It metastasized to my liver but so far through the pet scans it’s been gone but in August of last year 2023 it metastasized to my brain and had the gamma knife radiation therapy on it and today I had an MRI done and it has even shrunk more than after the gamma knife procedure. It’s so nice to hear that people with stage four cancer can live well beyond their diagnosis years I always tell my doctor that I’m gonna be the miracle girl I’m gonna go past 20 years. I have just found your podcast today and it’s very inspiring I listened to three episodes! Thanks for telling your story.

Samantha from MN ,

Glad to have found this!

I have only listened to your first episode so far but I am so glad it to hear that you have survived this long. I am in my seventh year of being diagnosed metastatic de novo. I was also diagnosed very young when my second child was only 17 months old. So I’m hopeful that your podcast can be very beneficial to me and that I will relate to the topics that you speak about.

Wishing2023 ,

I’m Still Here

Wow, what a great podcast. Heather, you give me so much hope that I too, can be here many years from now! I’m so happy that I found this podcast. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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