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

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

Episode 248: I Just Want a Break from MBC

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, and even other people’s expectations can feel overwhelming—and why it’s perfectly normal to want a break. More importantly, you’ll discover small but powerful ways to give yourself permission to rest, escape, and find peace, even if cancer never fully leaves the room.💡 If you’ve ever thought, “I just need one day without cancer,” this episode is for you.👇 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 conversations on resilience, hope, and living well with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.heatherjose.com/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏡 Free retreats for people with breast cancer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Pink Houses of Hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Connect with Heather:Instagram: @heatherbjoseLinkedIn: /heatherjoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer#MetastaticBreastCancer #SurvivorStories #LivingWithCancer #CancerSupport #ThrivingWithCancer #HopePodcast #CancerResilience

Episode 247: We're Back! Let's Catch Up!

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.👇 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 conversations on resilience, hope, and living well with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.heatherjose.com/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏡 Free retreats for people with breast cancer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Pink Houses of Hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Connect with Heather:Instagram: @heatherbjoseLinkedIn: /heatherjoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer#MetastaticBreastCancer #SurvivorStories #LivingWithCancer #CancerSupport #ThrivingWithCancer #HopePodcast #CancerResilience

Episode 246: Sensational Survivor Terlisa Sheppard

🌟 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 metastatic breast cancer for 23 years. You can follow her on Instagram @terlisafights or on Facebook, Terlisa Sheppard👇 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 conversations on resilience, hope, and living well with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.heatherjose.com/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏡 Free retreats for people with breast cancer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Pink Houses of Hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Connect with Heather:Instagram: @heatherbjoseLinkedIn: /heatherjoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer#MetastaticBreastCancer #SurvivorStories #LivingWithCancer #CancerSupport #ThrivingWithCancer #HopePodcast #CancerResilience

Episode 245: Kelly Shanahan, Sensational Survivor

🌟 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 metastatic breast cancer for 12 years. She is the current president of MetaVivor.👇 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 conversations on resilience, hope, and living well with cancer.💡 Explore tools for thriving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.heatherjose.com/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏡 Free retreats for people with breast cancer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Pink Houses of Hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Connect with Heather:Instagram: @heatherbjoseLinkedIn: /heatherjoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer#MetastaticBreastCancer #SurvivorStories #LivingWithCancer #CancerSupport #ThrivingWithCancer #HopePodcast #CancerResilience