In this special episode of I’m Still Here, Heather sits down with her son Ty to talk openly about his adoption journey, growing up as a brown child in a rural community, and what it’s been like navigating identity, belonging, and difference.

Ty shares his story of being adopted from India, what family means when you don’t share DNA, and the moments that shaped how he sees himself and the world. Together, they talk about racism, being pulled over, finding confidence, developing empathy, and how music became Ty’s way of expressing his life experiences.

This is an honest, real conversation about growing up different, learning to be comfortable in your own skin, and finding your people — even when it isn’t easy.

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You can grab Heather’s new 15-Minute Reset guide and her 5 to Thrive series at https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral

🎧 About the Podcast:
I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Each week, they share honest, hopeful conversations about living fully with cancer — the messy, meaningful, real-life parts of survivorship that don’t always make it into the brochure.

🌐 Connect with Heather:
Website: HeatherJose.com
Instagram: @heatherbjose
Facebook: Heather Jose
YouTube: @ImStillHereCancer

Podcast available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music

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Eat This, Not That — 2026 Edition

What do I actually eat — and how do I think about food now?

In this episode, Heather shares her Eat This, Not That — 2026 Edition, responding to one of the most common questions she gets. This is not about food rules, trends, or government guidelines — it’s about real food, real life, and what helps her feel steady and energized while living with metastatic breast cancer.

In this conversation, Heather talks about:

• Why she doesn’t follow nutrition rules (even when new guidelines come out)

• The simple framework she uses instead: protein, fiber, and variety

• Eating real food, mostly plants — without rigidity

• Consistency over optimization

• Using ideas like “30 plants a week” as a gentle nudge, not a mandate

• Letting food support your life — not become another thing to manage

This episode is honest, practical, and grounded in lived experience — not extremes.

Need a quick reset when life feels overwhelming?
Heather’s 15-minute guide, Break the Cancer Spiral, helps you steady your mindset anytime things start to spin.

👉 Get Break the Cancer Spiral and explore all of Heather’s guides here:
https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral

🎧 About the Podcast
I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather Jose. Each week, Heather shares honest, grounded conversations about living fully with cancer — beyond survival.

🌿 Connect with Heather
Website: HeatherJose.com
Instagram: @heatherbjose
YouTube: @ImStillHereCancer

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While cleaning and decluttering, Heather came across a stack of books that carried her through the early years of living with cancer. Some were informational. Some were inspirational. And some simply helped her feel seen.

In this episode, Heather and Larry talk through those books—not as prescriptions or promises, but as companions during a time when reaching for anything steady mattered. They reflect on why certain voices, stories, and practices were helpful, how repetition and slowing down supported Heather’s mindset, and how mental and emotional care became just as important as physical treatment.

The conversation then expands into what building a “library” looks like today. Not just books—but audio, YouTube, meditation, journaling, saved resources, and non-cancer content that helps regulate fear, doubt, and overwhelm. Heather shares how she now thinks about choosing resources that feel safe, grounding, and accessible—and why what helps can (and should) change over time.

This episode is an honest look at what it means to feed your mind with care, build a personal support library, and give yourself permission to reach for whatever helps you feel a little more steady.

If you have books, videos, or resources that have helped you through a hard season, Heather invites you to share them—so we can help each other build libraries that hold us.

Available Now!👉 Break the Cancer Spiral – Heather’s 15-minute guide to reset your mindset anytime life feels overwhelmingYou can grab Heather’s new 15-Minute Reset guide and her 5 to Thrive series at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 About the Podcast:I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Each week, they share honest, hopeful conversations about living fully with cancer — the messy, meaningful, real-life parts of survivorship that don’t always make it into the brochure.🌐 Connect with Heather:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠HeatherJose.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@heatherbjose⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Heather Jose⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ImStillHereCancer⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon MusicTo Life! 💚Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who could use a little calm and encouragement this holiday season.