I'm Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Heather Jose
Heather was diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer at age 26, in 1998. Join Heather and her husband Larry as they discuss life with metastatic disease as it impacts every area from health, finances, family planning, and so much more. The podcast provides inspiration and hope, but also practical tips that empower cancer survivors to create a life with cancer.
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In this episode, Heather opens the door to a conversation many people living with metastatic cancer think about privately ā but rarely speak aloud:
You are allowed to live.
You are allowed to plan ahead.
You are allowed to imagine a future that is yours.
Heather shares how, at 26, she was told her life would narrow ā that cancer meant shrinking dreams, shorter plans, smaller horizons. Twenty-seven years later, she is proof that...
Episode Description:
The holidays are a mix of joy, chaos, and endless temptation ā which makes it easy to say, āIāll just start over in January.ā But what if you didnāt have to throw in the towel?
In this episode, Heather and Larry talk about how to stay intentional, flexible, and grounded through the holiday season ā without giving up all the things you love. From choosing simple non-negotiables to moving your body (even a little),...
When your mind starts spinning with fear, what-ifs, and worst-case scenarios, how do you stop it? In this episode of Iām Still Here, Heather and Larry talk about the ācancer spiralā ā that flood of anxious thoughts that shows up at diagnosis and sometimes never fully leaves.
Heather shares how her new guide, Stop the Cancer Spiral: The 15-Minute Reset, was born out of her own experience of living with metastatic breast cancer for mo...
Finding balance isnāt about perfection ā itās about learning what works for you. In this episode, Heather and Larry dig into the daily juggling act of work, health, and real life while managing metastatic breast cancer. They talk about scheduling versus spontaneity, energy management, and how both structure and grace play a role in living well long-term.
Heather Jose was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer at age 26 and has been t...
What you say about yourself matters. In this solo episode, Heather shares 10 powerful āI Amā statements to help you shift from fear and frustration toward strength, peace, and purpose ā even while living with cancer.
These statements arenāt about denial; theyāre about defining yourself on your own terms. From choosing peace over panic to nourishing your body with care, this conversation will help you remember who you are beyond your...
Letās Talk About Sex ā After Cancer
After cancer, everyone tells you āyou look greatāābut looking fine isnāt the same as feeling whole. In this candid, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Heather and Larry talk about what intimacy really looks like after diagnosis and treatment: grief over a changing body (and lost fertility), reconstruction that ālooksā like breasts but doesnāt feel like them, early menopause, fear, shame, and ...
Never Stop Starting Over
After a great appointment and scan results, Heather and Larry sit down to talk about what it really means to āstart overāāagain and again. From rebuilding strength after treatment to figuring out how to fit workouts into real life, this conversation is about giving yourself grace, finding motivation, and remembering that progress doesnāt have to be perfect.
Heather shares insights from her oncologist abou...
This week, Iām catching you up on a whirlwind of scans, cancer center conversations, and the realities of living with metastatic breast cancer. From the relief of a smoother PET scan experience to the anxiety of reading results in my chart, Iām sharing how I navigated the ups and downsāand what it taught me about listening to my body, setting boundaries, and choosing strength over stress.
If youāve ever felt the weight of scanxiety,...
After more than 25 years of treatment at the same small-town hospital, Heather shares how changes in systems and processes have stripped away what once made her infusion experience bearableāthe human connection. In this candid conversation, Heather and Larry unpack how rigid procedures, check-ins, and hoops designed to satisfy administrators can leave patients feeling like numbers instead of people.
They talk about:
The differenc...
Living with metastatic breast cancer is exhaustingāphysically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It never takes a day off, and sometimes you just wish you could too. In this episode of Iām Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Heather explores the very real longing to take a āvacationā from MBC.
Youāll hear why the constant weight of appointments, scanxiety, side effects, and even other peopleās expectation...
After a summer break, Larry is back on the mic! In this weekās episode, we reflect on the journey of Iām Still Here so far, share our hopes and dreams for whatās ahead, and invite youāour listenersāto help shape the future of the podcast. Whether youāve been with us from the beginning or youāre just tuning in, weād love your feedback and ideas for the conversations and tools you want to hear next.
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š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Terlisa Sheppard. Terlisa has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 23 year...
š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Kelly Shanahan. Kelly has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 12 years. S...
š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Melissa Haberl, she has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 20 years.
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š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Kim Builta, she has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 15 years. Kim has...
š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Gillian Burles, she has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 20 years. Gil...
š New to the podcast? Here's what we're all about:Iām Still Here is a weekly show hosted by Heather Jose, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer for over 25 years. Alongside her husband Larry, Heather shares real conversations and mindset tools to help you navigate cancer, care for your mental health, and live fullyāno matter your diagnosis.
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š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Jessica Cmura-Strande, she has been living with metastatic breast cancer for 10 years! ...
š Sensational Survivor Series Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Leecy Fink. Leecy has been living with metastatic triple negative breast cancer for...
š Sensational Survivor Series
Meet incredible women who have been living with metastatic cancer for 10 years or more. These candid conversations reveal what long-term survivorship really looks likeāfilled with wisdom, grit, and hope. Their stories challenge assumptions and inspire us all to believe in what's possible. This week we are featuring Sharon Hamilton. Sharon is a 19 year Thriver. Find Sharon on Facebook or Instagram @sjm...
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