I'm Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Heather JoseI’m Still Here: Real Conversations About Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is a podcast about the real-life experience of living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Hosted by long-term thriver Heather Jose, diagnosed at 26 and living with metastatic disease for over 25 years, the show explores what life actually looks like beyond treatment. Topics include identity, relationships, work, uncerta... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 279 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||
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Gillian Burles was 39 years old when her breast cancer metastasized to her spine — so severely that her T10 vertebra had to be replaced with a titanium alloy cage. She was living in the Northwest Territories, 1,500 kilometers from the nearest major c... more
Heather and Larry are back together, and they're catching up on a full couple of weeks. First up: Larry's first time volunteering at a Little Pink Houses of Hope retreat on the Outer Banks — what he expected, what surprised him, and why he's already ... more
What do we actually want when we go into a scan? When we make the hard choices about treatment and energy and how we spend ourselves? We want a Tuesday. An ordinary, unremarkable, nothing-special day when we feel fine, go to work, eat dinner, and not... more
You had questions. Heather answered them. In this episode, Heather pulls from questions submitted on Instagram to talk about where her mets were, the treatments she's been on since her 1998 diagnosis, how she manages anxiety and scansiety, why she ca... more
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- Inspiring & Genuine
Grateful to have found this podcast since diagnosed with MBC in December 2025. Heather is inspiring & real! Love that Larry joins Heather in several episodes, too.
Apple Podcasts5Midwest Wolfwoman
United States6 months ago - Amazing!
So happy to have found this podcast as newly diagnosed with MBC. Having listened to a few breast cancer podcasts which left me more anxious and terrified, I stumbled upon yours and it’s a perfect mix of information, support, optimism and humor. I look forward to new episodes every week!
Apple Podcasts5DocLZ71United States9 months ago - What a gift!
Every time I open my podcasts and see that you’ve put up a new one, I am so happy! I’m a new MBC patient and you give me so much hope and what you’re doing is so important in this scary world we live in. Thank you a million times for what you do!!!
Apple Podcasts5LCM76United States10 months ago - Much Needed Podcast!
At 52 years of age, I am almost 2 years into my journey with metastatic breast cancer. It is a lonely space, and I constantly try to find voices in this space to enhance my community. It’s so hard when no one understands. So I was so grateful to find your podcast today! It’s a relief. I love the understanding, authenticity, and hope that you bring to others!
Apple Podcasts5CECcarol5United States2 years ago - Offers hope and wisdom to those living with metastasic breast cancer
I love this podcast. The mere fact that Heather Jose is living 26 years with metastatic breast cancer is incredible and it gives so much hope. But in addition to this fact, Heather openly shares her hard won wisdom on how to cope with this disease. She and her husband discuss all aspects of living with MBC - medical, physical, nutrition, mental and social - and she has even written a ‘5 to thrive’ guidebook to help others who are going through similar experiences (though I just love to listen to... more
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This program centers on real-life experiences of living with metastatic breast cancer, balancing medical realities with everyday life, relationships, work, and personal identity. Across episodes, listeners hear long-term survivor stories, caregiver perspectives, listener questions, and practical strategies for managing anxiety, quality of life, and meaning amid ongoing treatment. Noteworthy is the emphasis on resilience, mindfulness, and practical guidance for navigating healthcare, family dynamics, and advocacy, often featuring intimate conversations that blend hope with honesty. The format tends to be intimate solo reflections or guest conversations that normalize long-term survivorship and community support, making it a potentially stron... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Gillian Burles
2. Janelle Slavik
3. Terlisa Sheppard
4. Kelly Shanahan
5. Melissa Haberl
6. Kim Builta
7. Jessica Strande
8. Leecy Fink
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