I'm Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Heather Jose

From “I Am Sick” to “I Am Strong”: 10 Statements to Reframe Your Life

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 you remember who you are beyond your diagnosis.✨ Listen in for:10 “I Am” statements to help you live fully with cancerPractical ways to protect your energy and peaceWhy words shape mindset — and mindset shapes healingShare this episode with someone who needs a reminder that they are more than their diagnosis. 💗🎧 Connect with Heather:Instagram: @heatherjoseYouTube: @ImStillHerePodcastWebsite: HeatherJose.com#ImStillHerePodcast #HeatherJose #LivingWithCancer #CancerMindset #MetastaticBreastCancer #IAmStatements #HopeAfterCancer #MindsetMatters #FaithOverFear #ChoosePeace #LiveFullyWithCancer

Episode 252: Let's Talk About Sex - After Cancer

Let’s Talk About Sex – After CancerAfter 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, early menopause, fear, shame, and how they slowly rebuilt connection.They share the practical stuff that helped—clear boundaries, encouragement and praise from a partner, scheduling intimacy, using vibrators to reduce dryness and re-awaken sensation, and giving each other permission to learn by trial and error. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from surviving to fully living—including in the bedroom—this one’s for you.We cover:Appearance vs. reality: looking “okay” while feeling disconnectedReconstruction + sensation loss, and naming what doesn’t workGrieving fertility and redefining womanhoodPartner role: encouragement, praise, patience, teamworkPractical tools: communication, timing, scheduling, lube, vibratorsKeeping humor alive when things get awkwardContent note: frank discussion of sex, bodies, vibrators, and intimacy after cancer.✨ Connect with Heather:Website: heatherjose.comInstagram: @heatherjoseFacebook: Heather Jose – I’m Still HereYouTube: I’m Still Here PodcastPodcast: I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Episode 251: Never Stop Starting Over: Building Strength After Cancer

Never Stop Starting OverAfter 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 insights from her oncologist about why building muscle and strength matter more than the number on the scale, and Larry brings his coach’s perspective on how to reset goals, stay consistent, and keep moving—no matter what stage of life (or health) you’re in.💪 Whether you’re in treatment, recovering, or just trying to get back on track, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to begin again.📲 Connect with Heather🌐 Website: www.heatherjose.com🎙️ Podcast: I’m Still Here📺 YouTube: @ImStillHereCancer📸 Instagram: @heatherbjose💼 LinkedIn: Heather Jose

Episode 250: PET Scans, Panic, and Perspective

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’ve ever felt the weight of scanxiety, the frustration of red tape in cancer care, or the struggle to put yourself first, this episode is for you.🎧 New here? I’m Still Here is a weekly podcast about resilience, hope, and living fully with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: www.heatherjose.com/products📲 Connect with me: Instagram @heatherbjose | YouTube @ImStillHereCancer#MetastaticBreastCancer #Scanxiety #CancerSupport #ThrivingWithCancer

Episode 249: Infusion Centers: Healing or Losing the Human Touch?

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 people.They talk about:The difference compassionate nurses and personal relationships make in patient care.How “systems” often prioritize efficiency and liability over humanity.Why being seen and treated as a person—not just a patient—matters so much.Practical advice on advocating for yourself when the system feels stacked against you.Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode is a reminder that true healing goes beyond medicine—it’s about dignity, respect, and human connection.🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on resilience, hope, and living fully with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: www.heatherjose.com/products📲 Connect with Heather: Instagram @heatherbjose | YouTube @ImStillHereCancer