Episode 10 - Cancer, and the Life I Didn’t Get to Have

At 36 years old, her life took a turn she never saw coming.In this episode, she shares her journey with endometrial cancer—how she found out, the shock of the diagnosis, and what it meant to face a hysterectomy and the reality of not being able to have children.The conversation openly explores the grief that followed—not just the physical loss, but the loss of the future she once imagined. The quiet heartbreak, the unanswered questions, and the emotions no one really prepares you for are all part of her story.She also reflects on how Chris showed up during the hardest season of her life, and how his steady support became an anchor when everything felt uncertain.This episode is for anyone navigating cancer, infertility, medical trauma, or mourning a version of life that didn’t happen—while still learning how to keep going.⚠️ Trigger warning: cancer, infertility, lossThe Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted by The Wildcard, alongside The Therapist, where real conversations meet professional insight—and nothing is off-limits. Together, they dive into therapy, grief, healing, relationships, emotional chaos, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, or ask, “Is this normal?”Some episodes go deep. Some go sideways. Most do both.The Wildcard brings the unfiltered conversation, lived experience, and humor people are usually afraid to say out loud, while The Therapist grounds the conversation with clinical knowledge, compassion, and perspective—without killing the vibe.This podcast isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about talking through the mess, naming the hard stuff, and finding meaning (and humor) along the way.If you’ve ever laughed through pain, questioned your own reactions, or wanted therapy talk without the therapy voice—welcome. You’re in the right place.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581431292635Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapistandthewildcardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapistnthewildcardThe Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted by The Wildcard, alongside The Therapist, where real conversations meet professional insight—and nothing is off-limits. Together, they dive into therapy, grief, healing, relationships, emotional chaos, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, or ask, “Is this normal?”Some episodes go deep. Some go sideways. Most do both. The Wildcard brings the unfiltered conversation, lived experience, and humor people areusually afraid to say out loud, while The Therapist grounds the conversation with clinical knowledge, compassion, and perspective—without killing the vibe.This podcast isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about talking through the mess, naming the hard stuff, and finding meaning (and humor) along the way. If you’ve ever laughed through pain, questioned your own reactions, or wanted therapy talk without the therapy voice—welcome. You’re in the right place.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581431292635 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapistandthewildcard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapistnthewildcard