Podcasts · I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Episode 268: What Nobody Tells You About Being a Caregiver
· 34 min · Explicit
Episode Episode 268: What Nobody Tells You About Being a Caregiver
When Larry said "in sickness and in health" at 25, stage four breast cancer three years later was not what either of them had in mind. In this episode, Heather and Larry pull back the curtain on what caregiving actually looks like in a long-term marriage — the hard days, the fear, the moments of connection, and the ones that just needed a hug or a joke to survive.
They talk honestly about the caregiver/patient dynamic, what it means to stay present when the results are terrifying, why disconnecting is actually necessary, and how roles shift over 27 years of living alongside metastatic cancer.
If you're a caregiver, a patient, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.
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 SeriesIf 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
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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
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