# Episode 276: We're Back!

An episode of [I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1629136639), 2 Sep 2026, 27 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/950d6ad4/podcast/play/125066982/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-2%2F431001667-44100-2-7a37c8a6ffe67.mp3

Heather and Larry are back after a summer break, and they're kicking off the new season with a little reflection. After 275 episodes, Heather opens up about why the podcast started in the first place — those late-night questions from friends, family, and strangers about what she's actually done to live with metastatic breast cancer for over 27 years — and how it grew from there. She talks honestly about not having a single formula, about ditching food guilt while still trying to take care of her body, and about the mindset work she believes matters more than anything else in this fight. Looking ahead, Heather shares what's coming this fall: an episode with Dr. Teplinsky around the release of her book Beyond the Pink, and the launch of "There's No Cancer In This Book Club" — a project with her friend Melissa built around vetted, cancer-line-free reads for anyone who just wants a good book without the ambush. She's also opening the floor for listener questions and topics for future episodes. Heather was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 26 and has now been living with the disease for more than 25 years. Through this podcast she shares perspective, lived experience, and conversations that help people navigate life with metastatic cancer. Sensational Survivor Series If you have been living with metastatic breast cancer for 10 years or more and would like to share your story on the podcast, you can apply here: https://forms.gle/6H9K7NXMAeN1QEv87 Digital Guides https://shop.heatherjose.com/all-guides/ Support the Podcast If this podcast has been helpful to you, consider supporting it with a donation on Ko-fi. Every bit helps us keep bringing you these conversations: https://ko-fi.com/heatherjose Listener Questions Have a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Submit it through the contact form: https://heatherjose.com Connect with Heather Instagram: https://instagram.com/heatherbjose Website: https://heatherjose.com Music Intro and outro music for the podcast was created by Heather's son, Ty. You can find his music here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/tyjosee

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.