My Journey to Just Live

April 23, 2026 | Back from Boston, Michelle and Ty sit down to talk openly about where things stand right now. In this episode, they share Ty’s full-body MRI experience through POM Health, the results that came back, and what it felt like reading those reports in real time. They also dive into Michelle’s latest second-opinion consult from Dana-Farber, the reality of navigating an ultra-rare sarcom...

January 28th, 2026 | Michelle and Ty pick up where they left off with a raw, unfiltered update on the last few weeks — navigating relentless GI pain, paused clinical trial, and the emotional toll of living in medical limbo. They walk through the exhausting cycle of tests, referrals, ER visits, and seeking second opinions, a HIDA scan that came back “normal” despite triggering severe pain, the limi...

Michelle and Ty share what the last several months have been like since starting her clinical trial — including biopsy complications, severe GI issues, medication side effects, rapid weight fluctuations, and the decision to pause treatment. They walk through how quickly things changed after August, how difficult it’s been to navigate constant hospital visits, travel for care, and the uncertainty t...

Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IB2jhb1ttY&t=1s Watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tssOkjR4044 In Part 3 of Michelle and Ty’s story on the JUST LIVE Podcast, everything changes again — this time in ways no one could have prepared for. After finally finding stability following their traumatic early births and years of uncertainty, Michelle is suddenly faced with a diag...

Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IB2jhb1ttY&t=1s In Part 2 of Michelle and Ty’s story, the journey takes a dramatic and emotional turn. What began as hope and new beginnings quickly spirals into medical emergencies, unexpected moves, and the kind of challenges that test every part of a family’s foundation. Michelle and Ty open up about welcoming their daughter Juliet after years...

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle and Ty take listeners on a nostalgic journey through their 20+ year love story — from their awkward first kiss in middle school to rebuilding their relationship after heartbreak, to traveling across the world together. They share the lessons learned through young love, growth, faith, and forgiveness, and how every chapter — even the messy ones — shaped the partn...

Michelle has always promised to live her journey out loud — for her children, for herself, and for the community that’s grown around her. But with the start of her clinical trial, things feel different. In this video, Michelle opens up about an important conversation with her team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. They discovered the reach of her platform — more than 35 million people tuning in...

Michelle talks a lot about her cancer journey and wellness, but today she wants to share something even more personal — the man behind it all. Her husband Ty has quietly, consistently, and lovingly been her rock. From making every single meal to guiding her through massive lifestyle changes after her diagnosis, to giving up alcohol for their family — he’s been there through everything. In this vid...

Living with a rare cancer means being part of a small but powerful community. For Michelle, one of the most amazing things has been a Facebook group where people all around the world share what treatments work, what doesn’t, and how to live their best lives. But with that support comes the hardest part: the death notices. They appear weekly—sometimes daily—and it’s heartbreaking to lose people she...

Michelle made the decision to live her life out loud. She started sharing her journey for her children — so they’ll always have a place to see their memories, the life they lived together, and how hard she fought to stay alive. But living out loud with cancer isn’t always easy. Michelle faces judgment she never expected, even from other cancer patients, and she carries the weight of survivor’s gui...

Michelle shares a deeply personal reflection while watching her kids play soccer. After receiving the good news about entering a clinical trial, she opens up about the mix of hope and fear that comes with living with incurable cancer. From the support of her neighbor to the special bond with her children and their friends, Michelle reveals the hidden thoughts and daily realities that often go unsp...

Michelle shares the intense and emotional journey of taking the first step toward her clinical trial at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. After being told she was accepted into the trial, she discovered she had no remaining tissue from her previous biopsy — putting her eligibility in jeopardy. In just 24 hours, the hope of a potential miracle nearly slipped away. Determined to move f...

Michelle shares the powerful perspective shifts that have changed her life since being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. When faced with a terminal diagnosis, she realized that stress, judgment, and the small things she used to worry about no longer held any weight. Now, Michelle chooses to embrace the simple joys of life — dancing and singing in the car, embracing aging as a gift, and letting go of...

In this video, Michelle shares the deeper reason behind her joy — and the choice to fight for it every single day, even while living with Stage 4 cancer. People often ask her, “How can you smile like that? How can you chase joy when you know what you're facing?” The truth is: she wasn’t always like this. But when she received a terminal diagnosis with three young children at home — including a...

In this video, Michelle shares something she doesn’t often talk about — why she still chooses to send her son to daycare while living with cancer. From the outside, people see her running, parenting, staying active — and they wonder why she doesn’t just keep her children home full-time. What they don’t see is what it costs her body to “chase joy” for 24 hours straight, or why school and daycare ha...

If I were to die tomorrow, would you move on to someone else? That’s the kind of conversation Michelle and her husband Ty decided to have—openly and honestly. Michelle is living with stage four cancer, but this isn’t just about her. In this video, she shares the raw, emotional conversations they’ve had as a couple—not just about her potential death, but also the possibility that Ty could pass firs...

Michelle lives with stage four EHE cancer—and she’s still running, still laughing, and still showing up. But with every breath of strength comes something she never expected: survivor’s guilt. In this raw and reflective video, Michelle opens up about: • Why she stopped asking “Why me?” • How she manages survivor’s guilt while others around her struggle • The emotional weight of thriving with termi...

Michelle shares a raw and honest update about the next chapter in her rare cancer journey: starting an unfunded clinical trial for EHE. This isn’t the path she imagined — but it's the one in front of her now. With the support of her care team and family, Michelle has made the decision to move forward with treatment, even though it comes with heavy financial and emotional weight. In this video, she...

Michelle is living with stage four EHE—epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. But her story isn’t about dying. It’s about living out loud. In this emotional, deeply honest video, Michelle shares how she talks to her children about her terminal diagnosis—what she tells them, what she holds back, and why honesty became the heart of her parenting. She opens up about: • Having tough conversations with kids...

In this episode of JUST LIVE, we take you inside an unforgettable journey to New York City as Michelle and Ty take on HYROX NYC 2025—together. This wasn’t just about fitness. It was about purpose, presence, and a promise Michelle made to herself: to keep living fully. From training with HYROX world champion Meg Jacoby to a surprise shopping spree at the PUMA Flagship store—where Michelle’s photos...

In this episode, Michelle sits down with her oncology naturopath, Dr. Mark Fontes, for an intimate conversation about integrative cancer care. Dr. Fontes opens up about his unique approach to supporting cancer patients, walking us through his compassionate process and the three foundational pillars he focuses on with every patient: sleep optimization, stress management, and purposeful exercise. Wh...

In this powerful episode, Michelle and Ty open up about Michelle’s evolving journey with fitness — from running her first marathon to training for HYROX, all while living with stage 4 EHE cancer. They explore how movement became a form of therapy: a way to build physical strength, find mental clarity, and reclaim a sense of control in the face of an ultra-rare diagnosis. Michelle shares what inspi...

In this first episode, Michelle and Ty share their story of facing Michelle’s ultra-rare cancer diagnosis while raising three young children. The conversation covers how their marriage has changed, approaches to disagreements, and parenting through uncertainty. They also discuss living life out loud, the vital role of family support, and finding moments of joy despite difficult circumstances. Thro...