174 | Carly’s House and the Power of Community

What happens when life completely cracks you open?In this deeply moving episode, Meghan sits down with realtor, community advocate, and three-time cancer survivor Carly Carey for a conversation about resilience, perspective, and what truly matters when everything changes overnight.Carly shares the unbelievable story of being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer while in Japan, navigating emergency surgery and life-changing conversations entirely through Google Translate. What followed was not only a fight for her health, but a complete reevaluation of how she wanted to live, work, lead, and give back.From that experience, Carly’s House was born. A home being created in Nanaimo for cancer patients and families who need a safe and supportive place to stay while receiving treatment.This conversation explores the realities of navigating cancer, the emotional impact of our healthcare system, and the power of community coming together in meaningful ways. Carly also opens up about simplifying her life, releasing what no longer felt aligned, and choosing joy and ease wherever possible.This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and deeply human.Because sometimes the hardest moments in life strip everything away and show you exactly what matters most.Carly Carey is a Realtor of six years and Co-Founder of Carey Real Estate Group, living and working in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. She is known for blending sharp business instinct with deep intuition and heart, approaching both life and leadership with resilience and grace.Her commitment to community has been a constant thread throughout her life. Carly volunteered for eight years with Nanaimo Family Life and spent four years supporting the Nanaimo Hospital & District Foundation. She is also the Co-Founder of Carly’s House, a home created to provide free accommodation for individuals receiving cancer treatment, a mission born from lived experience.A three-time cancer survivor, Carly was diagnosed in Japan on her birthday, receiving the news through Google Translate. That moment became a profound turning point, shaping how she lives, loves, and leads. She speaks openly about resilience, faith, and fierce self-trust, inspiring others to meet adversity with courage and grace.Drawn to beauty and glamour yet grounded by life’s deepest lessons, Carly is devoted to building a life that is both elegant and meaningful, one that gives back as much as it achieves.Connect with Carly:https://www.carlycarey.com/blog/carlys-house.htmlhttps://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/carlys-house/https://www.instagram.com/carlycareyrealestate/Grab the free Capacity Code Magazine HERE.If you’re a high performer who feels like you’re carrying more than your body can sustainably hold, this is your starting point. The magazine walks you through what capacity actually means, why strategy alone stops working, and how to build the internal space to lead, grow, and expand without burning out.Feel better. Faster. For real.Book a private Capacity Code Intensive to clear the emotional root so you can move forward without years of talking in circles. Book HERE.Explore Rewire, my digital program designed to help you regulate your nervous system and lead from a place of stability rather than stress. Learn more HERE. Use code DROPPEDIN for 20% off.Subscribe to Dropped In with Meghan Weir for honest, transformative conversations around leadership, capacity, nervous system intelligence, and real growth. If this episode landed for you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Website: www.meghan-weir.comInstagram: @themeghanweirYouTube: @themeghanweir