The Space Between

What happens when cancer, fertility struggles, and the dream of motherhood intersect? Sarrah Strimel Bentley, former Broadway star and founder of A Chance For Life, shares her incredible journey of battling breast cancer, facing infertility, and navigating the surrogacy process. From her emotional diagnosis to her path to motherhood, Sarrah opens up about the challenges, the triumphs, and the unex...

What happens when diagnosis, diapers, and deep love collide? Haley Pollack, Executive Director at Bright Spot Network, and a mom who faced stage III colon cancer with a six-month-old and a preschooler, shares how she navigated weaning before chemo, naming “the scary thing” with young kids, and building a national community so no parent has to do this alone. Amri and Haley talk about gaslighting (f...

What happens when grace, grief, and womanhood intersect? Dr. Jessica Zucker, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health, the author of I Had a Miscarriage and Normalize It, shares her journey of navigating breast cancer while raising her children, building her career, and redefining what it means to show up with vulnerability and truth. She reflec...

What happens when faith, motherhood, and a stage four diagnosis collide? Mercedes Wilson, TV host, author, entrepreneur, and founder of For Our Daughters, shares her journey of living with metastatic breast cancer while raising four kids, running a nonprofit, and redefining what it means to truly live. First diagnosed at 28 and now facing cancer’s return years later, Mercedes opens up about surren...

What happens when caregiving meets the heart of advocacy, balance, and resilience? Ashley Blackington, founder of Dovetail and board-certified occupational therapist, shares her insights on caregiving, managing cancer journeys, and supporting families through complex health experiences. With over 15 years in the healthcare industry, Ashley opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of c...

As a mom of two, entrepreneur, community builder, and cancer thriver, Amri Kibbler opens up about the “in-between” seasons: when you’re not who you were, and not yet who you’re becoming. In this solo episode, she shares how she told her children about her diagnosis, what she wishes she’d done differently (including hiding a temporary ostomy), and the practical systems, scripts, and community resou...

What happens when a cancer diagnosis shakes up everything about family life, support, and resilience? In this episode, I sit down with Maribel Vargas, associate director of Cancer Center Partnerships at  American Cancer Society, Elish McGrath, director of patient services at Cancer Support Team, and Jennifer Ricca,  a certified child life specialist, CTF program manager at Cancer Support Community...

What happens when your ex becomes your biggest source of support during your darkest hour? Gina Lamanna , breast cancer survivor and founder of The Fondle Project , shares her deeply personal journey through illness, divorce, healing, and rediscovering confidence. Joined by her ex-husband Steven Binder , the pair reflect on co-parenting through cancer and the surprising strength of their evolving...

What does healing look like after the hardest chapter of your life? Gina Lamanna , breast cancer survivor and founder of The Fondle Project , shares her deeply personal journey through illness, divorce, healing, and rediscovering confidence. From dating after reconstructive surgery to launching a nonprofit that helps women reclaim their bodies and voices, Gina offers a powerful perspective on what...

What happens when a terminal diagnosis meets the heart of motherhood, advocacy, and resilience? Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org and author of We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer, shares how living with metastatic breast cancer has redefined her life, her parenting, and her purpose. Diagnosed just before her daughter’s first birthday, Elissa opens up about navigating t...

What happens when a serious illness challenges your ability to be present for your loved ones, while also taking care of your own mental health? Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, best-selling author, and expert in practical optimism, discusses how to navigate the emotional complexities of illness, family life, and self-care. Dr. Varma shares her personal story of caregiving while managing a demanding...

What happens when a life-changing diagnosis pushes you to redefine your values, relationships, and identity? Christine Handy, a breast cancer survivor and author, shares her incredible journey of overcoming physical and emotional adversity. From battling a life-threatening illness to navigating the challenges of motherhood, modeling, and self-worth, Christine opens up about how her experiences hav...

The Space Between is the podcast where strength and vulnerability meet for families navigating life with cancer. Hosted by Amri Kibbler, a cancer survivor and parent, each episode offers honest stories, expert insights, and heartfelt support for those balancing treatment, caregiving, and parenting - often all at once. If you're walking this path, you’re not alone. This is your space to feel seen,...