Episode 2 | Daily Life with a Family Member Going Through Chemo

5 |The last weeks of life and palliative care: a personal story of taking care of a family member

In this episode, I share the last weeks of my stepdad Tom’s life, from our final Christmas together to his transition to palliative care at home. I talk about the challenges, the emotional weight, and the quiet, powerful moments of presence, love, and care that defined his final days. This is a personal story about grief, compassion, and the lessons we carry forward when someone we love passes.

4 | Emotional Coping When a Loved One Faces Cancer and Palliative Care

In this episode, I share the emotional journey of caregiving, the challenges of presence, love, and patience, and the lessons about letting go of control, embracing support, and finding meaning in the hardest moments.

3 | When Cancer Moved In: Turning Our Home Into a Place for Chemotherapy and Care

When my stepdad Tom faced stage 4 pancreatic cancer and a stroke, our lives transformed. I share the realities of caregiving, the essential tools and small comforts that made a difference, and the lessons about love, presence, and empathy in the hardest moments.

Episode 2 | Daily Life with a Family Member Going Through Chemo

I share the challenges of caregiving, from managing chemo, therapy, and meals to navigating equipment and unexpected crises. This episode explores presence, love, and the lessons we learn when illness reshapes a family.

Episode 1 | The Cancer Diagnosis of a Family Member

A cancer diagnosis does not just change one life. It changes an entire family. In this episode I share the moment we learned about my stepfather’s pancreatic cancer, how it shook our world, and what it taught me about love, fear, and showing up when it matters most.