Heather Jose
I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
I’m Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is a podcast about the real-life experience of living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Hosted by long-term thriver Heather Jose, diagnosed at 26 and living with metastatic disease for over 25 years, the show explores what life actually looks like beyond treatment. Topics include identity, relationships, work, uncertainty, quality of life, and the emotional realities of metastatic cancer. Episodes feature long-term survivor stories, caregiver perspectives, listener questions, and expert conversations.
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Episodes
Episode 53: Monday Momentum Keep Going 12.12.2022 7:43
Monday, Monday! You can do it! This week we talk about keeping on. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life with mets. Heather and Larry want t...
Episode 52: Doctor Perspective with My Brother Troy 07.12.2022 42:04
Don't miss this talk with my brother Troy, a doctor. We talk about statistics and what they don't tell us, and discuss how having cancer has impacted our perspective when working in healthcare. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years...
Episode 51: Monday Momentum Accountability 05.12.2022 7:58
Happy Monday! Just checking in to see how you did on setting a goal and provide a little accountability. Be sure to leave us a comment with your goal! I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help w...
Episode 50: Longevity and Long Term Side Effects 30.11.2022 27:39
Our 50th podcast episode!! Today we talk about the long term effects of some of the drugs Heather has taken and the ways her thought process has changed. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking f...
Episode 49: Monday Momentum 30 Days 28.11.2022 10:08
In this Monday Momentum, Larry and Heather talk about using the time between now and Christmas to take care of yourself. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and...
Episode 48: Chris and Katie return Living with Mets, Dealing with Fear 23.11.2022 33:56
Chris Stark and Katie Edick join Heather to talk about living with metastatic disease, and managing fear over time. This is an honest conversation full of insight. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by wome...
Episode 47: Monday Momentum Holidays 21.11.2022 5:39
In this week's Monday Momentum we talk about expectations for the holidays, they are what you make them. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life wit...
Episode 46: Testing 101 16.11.2022 27:40
In this episode Heather describes all the different tests that she has done over the years and what to expect for each of them. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnos...
Episode 45: Monday Momentum: Connect 14.11.2022 6:01
Monday again! Connect with someone this week! I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life with mets. Heather and Larry want to share the things that hav...
Episode 44: Talking to You Inspires Me 09.11.2022 29:34
In tis episode Larry and Heather talk about how Heather has felt about talking with people with cancer over the years. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transiti...
Episode 43: Monday Momentum Time Changes 07.11.2022 8:54
In this Monday Momentum Larry and Heather talk about how falling back impacts them and a few tips to deal with the darkness. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis...
Episode 42: 9 Ways Cancer Has Changed Me 02.11.2022 28:02
In tis episode Larry and Heather talk about the impact of cancer and how it has changed Heather for better and worse. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and tra...
Episode 41: Monday Momentum Generosity 31.10.2022 5:34
Happy Monday! This week Heather and Larry talk about being generous as we start November. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life with mets. Heather...
Episode 40: Waiting for a Diagnosis 26.10.2022 27:47
In this episode we talk about waiting for a diagnosis and advocating to move things along in healthcare. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to li...
Episode 39: Monday Momentum Don't Take it for Granted 24.10.2022 6:41
In today's Monday Momentum we remember to count the good things. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life with mets. Heather and Larry want to...
Episode 38: Love and Cancer 19.10.2022 30:51
Larry and Heather take you back to before the cancer to talk about how we met and how cancer has impacted our relationship. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis a...
Episode 37 Monday Momentum: Countdowns 17.10.2022 5:23
Monday Momentum! This week we talk about looking forward to the next thing and how we do it. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to life with mets...
Episode 36: Does Anyone Understand MBC 12.10.2022 28:13
In this Episode Larry and Heather talk about the feelings of isolation and anger related to MBC and Breast Cancer Awareness month specifically. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help wi...
Episode 35 Monday Momentum: Get Your Medicine 10.10.2022 6:30
This week's Monday Momentum is a friendly reminder to make the appointments that you have been putting off. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and transition to...
Episode 34: Progression 05.10.2022 27:42
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about progression and how it is a part of the metastatic diagnosis. While not an easy topic, it's needed. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help...
Episode 33: Monday Momentum Stress is Normal 03.10.2022 11:30
Happy Monday! In this Monday Momentum we talk about stress being a part of life, but we can choose how to handle it. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and tran...
Episode 32: Meet Chris Living w Mets, Dealing w Progression 28.09.2022 25:49
In this episode, Chris Stark joins Heather to tell her story and talk about dealing with progression as well as her mantra Get Bust Living. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with t...
Episode 31: Monday Momentum If You Want Something 26.09.2022 11:54
In this Monday Momentum Heather and Larry talk about how getting a different result comes from doing something different. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagnosis and...
Episode 30: Food is Fuel? 21.09.2022 29:22
In this episode Heather and Larry talk about food and the role it can play in cancer treatment and beyond. They also discuss the mindset needed to use food to your advantage. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by...
Episode 29: Monday Momentum Look for Joy 19.09.2022 6:00
In this Monday Momentum Larry and Heather talk about looking for joy. If you look, you will find it, that's how our brains work. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer in 1998 at age 26. Heather has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over 20 years and is often contacted by women asking for help with their diagno...
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