Episode 62 – Living Without a Stomach: Heather Parmeter’s Story of Faith, Risk, and Redemption

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🎧 Episode 62: Living Without a Stomach – Heather Parmeter’s Story of Faith, Risk, and Radical Resilience

At just 29 years old, Heather Parmeter sat across from a doctor and heard the impossible:

She had an 83% chance of developing the same aggressive stomach cancer that had taken both her mother and grandfather.

If she waited for symptoms to appear, she’d have only a 4% chance of survival.

So Heather made a decision most of us could never imagine:

She underwent a prophylactic total gastrectomy—removing her entire stomach before cancer had the chance to form.

This episode isn’t just about a rare hereditary disease.

It’s about reclaiming your life before fear defines it.

It’s about listening to your body, protecting your future, and finding purpose in the most painful places.

🕊️ Inside this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about:

• What led her to genetic testing and why it changed everything
• What it actually means to live without a stomach
• The mental, physical, and emotional road to healing
• How faith, family, and truth helped her push forward
• Why she’s now an advocate for others navigating the unknown

Her story is raw. Her voice is steady. Her purpose is clear.

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a message of hope for anyone standing at the edge of hard choices.

🎙️ If you’ve ever felt afraid, uncertain, or overwhelmed by what’s ahead—this episode is for you.

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