"I Thought I Was Done With Cancer"

Follow for more episodes:@lifeaftercancer_wtfFollow our guest:@iamkatiestevenson Katie thought cancer was behind her. Then everything changed again.In this episode, Katie shares what it’s really like when life doesn’t follow the neat “before and after” narrative. Diagnosed during the COVID lockdowns, she talks openly about fear, uncertainty.This isn’t a story about positivity or pushing feelings away. It’s about acceptance, self-discovery, connection, and continuing to move forward even when the future feels unclear. From retraining as a life coach to running towards big goals anyway, Katie’s story is honest, grounding, and quietly powerful.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:14 The Cancer Diagnosis Journey05:59 Treatment and Recovery Challenges07:27 Life After Cancer: Identity Shift08:24 Seizure and Brain Tumor Diagnosis12:00 Living with Incurable Cancer12:58 Acceptance and Coping Mechanisms16:19 Life Coaching Insights20:24 Tools for Coping with Cancer25:11 The Value of Simple Things28:58 Shifting Perspectives on Relationships29:51 Letting Go and Moving Forward34:17 The Grieving Process and Acceptance40:27 Toxic Positivity vs. Genuine Gratitude46:33 Living Life to the Fullest54:53 Life with Cancer: A New Perspective