I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

What you say about yourself matters. In this solo episode, Heather shares 10 powerful “I Am” statements to help you shift from fear and frustration toward strength, peace, and purpose — even while living with cancer. These statements aren’t about denial; they’re about defining yourself on your own terms. From choosing peace over panic to nourishing your body with care, this conversation will help...

Let’s Talk About Sex – After Cancer After cancer, everyone tells you “you look great”—but looking fine isn’t 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 “looks” like breasts but doesn’t feel like them,...

Never Stop Starting Over After a great appointment and scan results, Heather and Larry sit down to talk about what it really means to “start over”—again 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 doesn’t have to be perfect. Heather shares...

This week, I’m 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, I’m sharing how I navigated the ups and downs—and what it taught me about listening to my body, setting boundaries, and choosing strength over stress. If you’v...

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 bearable—the 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 peopl...

Living with metastatic breast cancer is exhausting—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It never takes a day off, and sometimes you just wish you could too. In this episode of I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Heather explores the very real longing to take a “vacation” from MBC. You’ll hear why the constant weight of appointments, scanxiety, side effects,...

After a summer break, Larry is back on the mic! In this week’s episode, we reflect on the journey of I’m Still Here so far, share our hopes and dreams for what’s ahead, and invite you—our listeners—to help shape the future of the podcast. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’re just tuning in, we’d love your feedback and ideas for the conversations and tools you want to hear next....

🌟 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 like—filled 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 m...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 metas...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 metasta...

🌟 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 like—filled 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...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 metasta...

👇 New to the podcast? Here's what we're all about: I’m 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 fully—no matter your diagnosis. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversatio...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 meta...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 metastati...

🌟 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 like—filled 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 S...

Episode 237: Thriving Decades Beyond Diagnosis – Beth’s Survivor Story (Replay from 2023) In this inspiring replay from 2023, Heather sits down with Beth, a metastatic breast cancer survivor who has been thriving for over 25 years. Beth shares the emotional and practical lessons she’s learned across decades of living with stage IV cancer—offering powerful insight, encouragement, and hope for other...

We asked what you struggle with the most when living with cancer and the fear of dying and overall anxiety always tops the list. In this episode we talk about learning to live with the fear and ways to counter it. Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survi...

We are celebrating 30 years of marriage this week with a handful of questions for each other. Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From na...

Join us as we talk about 7 things that Heather has relied on for all of her years of living with cancer. Larry is back too! Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice and coping strategie...

In this episode Annie talks about breaking up and dating while living with MBC. Don't miss this one! @theanniebond Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for...

Annie Bond joins Heather this week for part one of her story. Annie was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at age 26 in 2015. @theanniebond Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice...

In this solo episode, Heather talks about living with metastatic breast cancer over 26 years. Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for cancer patients. From na...

In this episode, Larry and Heather talk about tips to make appointments go smoothly and get the most out of them. Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health advice and coping strategies for canc...

In this episode Larry and Heather talk about living with the weight of metastatic cancer along with the everything else that is happening in the world. Each week, Heather shares profound insights gained from her remarkable 25-year journey as a metastatic breast cancer survivor. Join us as we delve into essential topics like cancer survivorship, where Heather and Larry impart valuable mental health...