Episode Summary:

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, host Kayla Keenan shares the story of losing her spouse to cancer and how that life-altering experience became the foundation for something bigger. Through raw reflection and deep insight, Kayla explores how grief became a catalyst for the creation of the INDY Foundation — a nonprofit supporting families affected by cancer.

Listeners will hear how she reframed her suffering as sacred preparation for purpose, and why she believes challenges are not punishments but powerful opportunities to grow. She offers journal prompts designed to help you explore your own journey and uncover what your current challenge might be preparing you for.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity, searching for meaning, or learning to lead with heart after loss.

Topics Covered:

• Kayla’s personal journey through cancer grief
• The founding and mission of the INDY Foundation
• Why challenges are often sacred preparation
• Journal prompts for reflection and healing
• Finding purpose through pain and community

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

01:03 Personal Reflections on Loss and Growth

02:51 The Impact of Cancer and Community Support

06:54 Reframing Challenges and Finding Purpose

08:09 Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection

09:36 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ImNotDoneYetMN

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indyfoundation/

Join our INDY Tribe - Inner Circle FB Group. A group for those affected by cancer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/202854020588761