Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
My Hearts Cry: Being Okay
My Hearts Cry: Being Okay
My Hearts Cry: Being Okay
Saturday 26th April 2025
Join Katherine Coullivon as she shares her journey of surviving terminal cancer, finding purpose, and embracing life's unexpected challenges.
42 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
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Candace Schoner
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Episode Overview
- Katherine Coullivon shares her journey of surviving terminal cancer for ten years.
- She discusses the emotional challenges and grief of not having children.
- Writing her blog has been therapeutic and a way to inspire others.
- Katherine finds joy in small things and emphasizes the importance of hope.
- The episode highlights the role of community and faith in overcoming adversity.
"I'm a human being, not a human doing."
In a heartfelt episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace', Katherine Coullivon shares her incredible journey of surviving terminal breast cancer for a decade. Katherine, who once thought she wouldn't live past 40, now reflects on the milestones she's achieved, like watching her niece graduate and celebrating ten years of life post-diagnosis. Her story is a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of perspective.
Katherine opens up about the emotional hurdles she faced, from the grief of not being able to have children to the struggle of maintaining her career amidst treatment. Katherine's candid conversation with host Candace Schoner touches on themes of acceptance and finding purpose in adversity. She discusses how writing her blog, 'Life Cancer Grace', has been a therapeutic outlet and a way to inspire others.
Her experience highlights the importance of community, faith, and finding joy in small things—whether it's fostering dogs or sponsoring children globally. The episode delves into the profound realisation that life isn't always about what we do but who we are. Katherine's journey underscores that even in the face of terminal illness, one can find meaning and continue to impact others positively.
Her message is clear: it's okay to not be okay, but it's crucial to keep moving forward with hope and gratitude. If you're looking for a story that embodies strength and grace in the face of life's toughest challenges, this episode is a must-listen. It reminds us all that while life may throw unexpected hurdles our way, there is always room for hope and healing.