The C Word

Episode 7: Closure?

In Episode 7, "Closure?," Lisseth bids an emotional farewell to this podcasting journey. As she prepares to close this chapter, she reflects on the very meaning of the word "closure" as a cancer survivor. Is it a final destination, or is it an ongoing, elusive process? Listen as Lisseth shares her raw, heartfelt reflections on what she's learned, what it means to move forward after a life-altering battle, and her final thoughts on a journey that will forever be a part of who she is.

Episode 6: The (Cancer) Cloud

In Episode 6, "The Cloud," Lisseth confronts one of the most persistent and unspoken challenges of survivorship: the fear of recurrence. The active treatment is over, but the anxiety remains. This is "The Cloud"—the constant, hovering worry that the cancer might come back. Listen as Lisseth shares how she navigates this new normal, from the dread of follow-up scans to the challenge of trusting her own body again. She explores the raw reality of living with this shadow and the difficult process of finding hope and joy in a life forever changed by uncertainty.

Episode 5: The Community

In Episode 5, "The Community," Lisseth is cared for by an incredible wave of support. Friends and family rallied to care for not just her, but her husband and children too. This generosity profoundly changed Lisseth's perspective, sparking a deep-seated need to be there for others starting the same journey. Listen as she celebrates the people who became her lifeline and explores how their support inspired her new mission to be there for others facing her same situation.

Episode 4: The Chemotherapy

In Episode 4, "The Chemotherapy," the grueling physical battle begins. Lisseth is admitted to the hospital for her first intensive round of treatment, a planned stay that stretched on for weeks. Forced to endure the effects of nightly chemo alone due to strict COVID regulations, her resilience is tested in the most heartbreaking way when she spends Mother's Day separated from her children. Listen as Lisseth shares the raw reality of that first round and the fear she felt at starting the biggest fight of her life.

Episode 3: The Communication

In Episode 3, "The Communication," Lisseth tackles the hard conversations following her diagnosis. She explores the challenge of telling family and friends, navigating their reactions while managing her own. The episode also turns inward, revealing her raw internal monologue and her struggle to speak with God amidst anger and confusion, and ultimately how she found the words to communicate her new reality to her loved ones, and to herself.