Episode 4 brings some much-needed good news. We talk about finding a new oncologist who feels like a true partner in this fight, the relief of a benign MRI biopsy result, and the practice of celebrating every small victory in the midst of stage 4 breast cancer.

We also share about a weekend away with friends that reminded us that cancer may be part of our story, but it is not the whole story. As Kaela says in this episode, “I’m much more than just the lady with cancer.” Stepping away for a few days helped us breathe, laugh, and remember who we are outside of appointments and scan results.

We close with a conversation about the “rings of support” — how to show up for people in crisis without adding weight to what they’re already carrying, and what healthy support has looked like for our family in this season.

Because sometimes surviving isn’t just about treatment — it’s about connection, identity, and holding onto the parts of yourself that cancer doesn’t get to take.

This episode is one we wish we didn’t have to record.

After weeks of scans, appointments, and uncertainty, we received the diagnosis: stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. In this conversation, we take you into that room with us—the moment we heard the words, the questions that followed, and the weight that settled in.

We share what the following weeks have really looked like: the fear, the tears, the unexpected peace, the support from loved ones, and the strength we’re discovering we didn’t know we had. We also talk about the immediate treatment plan and what the next chapter of this fight will involve.

Our hope is that by sharing this openly, others facing metastatic breast cancer—or any life-altering diagnosis—might feel seen and supported. We’re at the beginning of a road we didn’t choose, but we’re walking it together.

This week, we’re picking up right where we left off.

After receiving a confirmed breast cancer diagnosis, the rollercoaster doesn’t slow down — it speeds up. In this episode, we talk about the flood of emotions that follow, the endless appointments and scans, and the mental exhaustion that comes with all the unknowns. We also get real about the added stress of insurance frustrations and trying to advocate for yourself in a system that doesn’t always make it easy.

We end this episode in a place many know too well — waiting. In just a few days, we’ll receive the PET/CT scan results. Until then, we’re sitting with the uncertainty and taking you along for the journey.