Episode 258: The Holidays Hit Different With Cancer: Stress, Memories, and Making It Manageable

03/12/2025 25 min

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The holidays hit different when you’re living with cancer. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Heather and Larry talk about the emotional weight of the season — the pressure to make everything perfect “just in case,” the anxiety that comes with big family gatherings, and the guilt of not being able to keep up with old traditions.They dive into boundaries, expectations, caregiver dynamics, and the internal struggle of wanting to savor the moments while also feeling overwhelmed by them. From navigating relatives’ questions to simplifying holiday plans to protecting your energy, this episode is full of validation, humor, and practical ways to make this season more manageable.If you’re dealing with metastatic breast cancer — or supporting someone who is — this one will help you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.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.

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