🌿 Episode Summary:
In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, Nicole sits down with Heather Manson—a devoted mother, trauma survivor, yoga teacher, and fierce advocate for pediatric cancer research. Heather shares her journey through the unimaginable: losing her 11-year-old daughter Parker to a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma after a two-year battle filled with surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.
But Heather's story is not just about grief—it's about resilience, transformation, and choosing purpose in the face of devastation. Just months after Parker’s diagnosis, Heather herself was involved in a traumatic accident that left her with a broken back, pelvis, and foot. She was bedridden, in recovery, while spending countless nights beside her daughter’s hospital bed.
Together, Nicole and Heather reflect on:
- What it means to mother through trauma and loss
- The moments of light that broke through the darkest days
- How grief changes us—not just emotionally, but physically and spiritually
- The power of honoring our children’s legacies through action and advocacy
- The creation of the Little p Project, a nonprofit born from heartbreak and hope
This episode is a sacred invitation to witness what it looks like to keep loving, living, and showing up—even when the unimaginable happens.
đź’› About Heather Manson:
- Mom of three: Maisey, Gates, and Parker (who would be 14)
- Founder of Little p Project — supporting pediatric sarcoma research and families in treatment
- Former pharmacist of 17 years
- Yoga teacher and advocate for mindful healing
- Currently living in Park City, Utah with her family
🕊️ In Honor of Parker:
Parker was a bright, brave 11-year-old who loved deeply, fought fiercely, and inspired everyone she met. Her legacy lives on through the Little p Project and the countless lives her story continues to touch.
🧡 Support & Resources:
- Donate to the Little p Project: www.littlepproject.org
- Learn more about pediatric sarcoma: Sarcoma Foundation of America
- Grief support resources: The Dougy Center | Compassionate Friends
- Follow Heather's journey on Instagram: @littlepproject
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this episode moved you. Sharing stories like Heather’s helps build a community of healing—and keeps Parker’s light shining.
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