In this episode, Holly Gainsboro speaks with Caroline Williams, a 37-year-old yoga instructor and massage therapist from Florida, about her journey living with glioblastoma. Diagnosed while 20 weeks pregnant, Caroline faced unimaginable challenges and life-changing decisions while continuing to care for her young daughter. She shares how community support, self-advocacy, and her commitment to hope have carried her through since her 2019 diagnosis. Together, Holly and Caroline discuss resilience, loss, and the importance of not letting anyone define your timeline when facing brain cancer.

Caroline Williams lives in Tampa Florida with her daughter, Lily, and husband, Jason. She was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in March 2022. Before her diagnosis, she owned a massage therapy and yoga business. Now, she dedicates her time to her family, writing, and hobbies.

Caroline's Instagram: @soulshinesss

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a certified grief support specialist/coach andcertified grief educator. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. You can learn more on her website: https://www.goldenheartgrief.com

Produced by Cindy Ballaro with On Track Marketing – cindyballaro@yahoo.com

In this episode, Holly Gainsboro speaks with Hank Glassner about his experience as a husband and father caring for his wife, Jordy, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023. Hank shares how their family, including their young son Brody, navigates caregiving, parenting, and anticipatory grief while focusing on quality of life. He and Holly discuss the challenges of control, self-care, and finding support through therapy and community. They also reflect on communicating with children about illness, the importance of compassion from medical professionals, and Jordy’s advocacy work through her podcast Grief Street.

Hank Glassner is a devoted husband, father and caregiver. Since Jordy Glassner’s diagnosis with glioblastoma, he has stood beside her as she courageously uses her journey to raise awareness through social media and her podcast Grief Street. As a caregiver, he balances advocacy and support while parenting their spirited three-year-old — all while trying to navigate what it means to keep life functional, healthy, and full of meaning in the midst of it all.

Grief Street Podcast: https://www.griefstreetpodcast.com

Grief Street on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefstreetpod

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a certified grief support specialist/coach and certified grief educator. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. You can learn more on her website: https://www.goldenheartgrief.com

Produced by Cindy Ballaro with On Track Marketing – cindyballaro@yahoo.com

In this episode, Holly Gainsboro interviews Amber Barbach, founder of the Glioblastoma Research Organization (GBMRO), about her journey after losing her father to glioblastoma in 2018. Amber shares how her grief inspired her to launch GBMRO, which has since raised over $2.7 million for research and awareness initiatives, including podcasts and a documentary. She reflects on her father’s life, their family’s caregiving experience, and the different ways she and her mother processed loss. Amber also discusses nonprofit leadership, the challenges of this work, and the upcoming second annual Glioblastoma Summit in Miami this November.

In 2018, after losing her father to glioblastoma, Amber Barbach founded the Glioblastom Research Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funding research to find a cure. Since then, she has raised over $2.7 million, supported thirteen fully funded projects at top U.S. cancer centers, and built the largest active digital community in the brain cancer space. As founder and director, Amber oversees strategy, funding, and brand partnerships, while also hosting the podcast Glioblastoma AKA GBM. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Worthy 100, and other honors, she continues driving global impact in glioblastoma research and advocacy.

You can learn more about Amber and GBMRO here:

Website: https://www.gbmresearch.org/

Podcast: https://www.gbmresearch.org/the-podcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/glioblastomaresearch/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/glioblastomaresearch

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a certified grief support specialist/coach and certified grief educator. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. You can learn more on her website: https://www.goldenheartgrief.com

Produced by Cindy Ballaro with On Track Marketing – cindyballaro@yahoo.com