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 28: Perspective from Having Cancer 14.09.2022 28:30
In this episode Heather and Larry discuss the how having cancer haas changed our perspective and dying. 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 lif...
Episode 27 Monday Momentum Be Good to Yourself 12.09.2022 9:38
This week's Monday Momentum discusses being good to yourself and how we can do that consistently. 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...
Episode 26: October is Coming so is the Pink 07.09.2022 28:23
In this episode Heather and Larry discuss the machine that is Breast Cancer Awareness, and all the feelings it brings. From pinkwashing to sexualizing breast cancer Heather talks about why she hates October. Don't miss this episode and the chance to share it with someone else. I'm Still Here is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Heather was diagnosed with Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer i...
Episode 25: Monday Momentum Just Keep Swimming 05.09.2022 8:03
This week's edition of Monday Momentum talks about moving forward despite challenges. Join Larry and Heather as they kick off another Monday. 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...
Episode 24 Meet Kara, Genetic Counselor 31.08.2022 50:36
In this episode Heather talks with Kara Milliron, a genetic counselor at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. 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 23 Monday Momentum Courage Doesn't Always Roar 29.08.2022 6:14
In this Monday momentum Heather and Larry talk about what courage actually looks like. 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 an...
Episode 22 Healthcare Providers Impact us as Patients 24.08.2022 27:40
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about the importance of healthcare provider's actions and words, advocating for yourself as a patient, and the impact it all makes. 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...
Episode 21: Monday Momentum Find Your Why 22.08.2022 10:35
In this episode of Monday Momentum Larry and Heather discuss Finding Your Way and reveal the changes happening at the Jose Household. 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 d...
Episode 20 Meet Sydney, our daughter 17.08.2022 30:17
In this episode Larry and Heather talk with their daughter Sydney, discussing the impact of cancer on her. 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 w...
Episode 19 Monday Momentum: Changes 15.08.2022 7:44
In our second Monday Momentum, Larry and Heather talk about changes in life, and how we feel about 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 li...
Episode 18: Ty Tells His Story 10.08.2022 20:20
In this episode Heather and Larry are joined by their son Ty, who shares his story and thoughts on cancer and his life. 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 t...
Episode 17 Monday Momentum: MEDS 08.08.2022 13:22
Introducing Monday Momentum, a short podcast to get your week started right. In this episode Larry and Heather discuss taking your daily MEDS. Meditation, Exercise, Diet, Sleep. 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 con...
Episode 16: Setting Goals with Cancer 03.08.2022 27:31
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about picking a big goal and how to set little goals to reach it. Heather's first big goal was that she would see her daughter go to kindergarten. 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 o...
Episode 15: Meet Katie, Living with Breast Cancer 01.08.2022 37:12
In this episode, Heather talks to Katie Edick, also living with MBC. They discuss talking with her kids, how she found out, and many other 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...
Episode 14: The Cost of Cancer to Career, Finances, Etc 27.07.2022 28:45
In this episode Heather and Larry talk about how metastatic breast cancer sidelined Heather's career and the impact it has had on their finances, among other 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 wo...
Episode 13: Larry's Thoughts on Being a Caregiver 25.07.2022 31:54
Heather turns the table on Larry in this episode to discuss what it feels like to be a caregiver and how he approached 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 an...
Episode 12: Meet Christy, How She Helped Me Through Cancer 20.07.2022 31:22
In this episode Heather talks to her best friend Christy about the ways they navigated cancer together and how it impacted their lives. 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...
Episode 11 What Can I Control? 18.07.2022 30:30
In this episode Heather and Larry talk about how so many things with cancer seem out of their control and how they focused on the things that they could control and the impact it made on lessening fear and anxiety. 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 canc...
Episode 10: Let's Talk about Sex 13.07.2022 35:50
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about Heather how cancer affected their sex life and how they have dealt with it 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...
Episode 9: Body Image 11.07.2022 24:18
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about Heather how cancer effected Heather's body image and they discuss some of the ways they have addressed it 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 w...
Episode 8: Our Family and How Cancer Impacted It 08.07.2022 30:32
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about Heather how cancer effected their ability to have more biological children and the adoption process. They also hit on how they talked about cancer over the years with their kids. 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 br...
Episode 7: Between Two Worlds Cancer/Reality 06.07.2022 26:05
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about Heather how it feels to live in the world of cancer and the rest of her life, how the two collide, and how it has changed our perspective overall. 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 an...
Episode 6: Medical Focus for Metastatic Breast Cancer 29.06.2022 34:00
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about Heather communicated with her healthcare team and other choices she made regarding medical care. 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...
Episode 5: Focus on Spirituality with Metastatic Breast Cancer 27.06.2022 22:16
In this episode Larry and Heather talk about how a spiritual practice played a role in Heather's daily life and how the community of faith helped and at times hindered. 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 4: Focus on Physical for Metastatic Breast Cancer 22.06.2022 28:55
In this episode Heather and Larry talk about the way Heather incorporated nutrition, exercise and rest into her routines to help build a strong body through treatment and beyond. 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 co...
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