A Walk In My Shoes, Act 1

A Walk In My Shoes, Act 1

Tammy gives a blunt yet funny account of living with stage four cancer: the mental drama of living out her final years, daily chemo side effects, pain, and the mental toll of losing her old life and finding a new path in life. She talks about the hard choices—foster parenting, finances, bucket-list dreams, careers—and invites listeners in to share, relate, and talk through the realities of serious illness.

Life Insurance When Cancer Hits: What You Must Know Now

In this episode Tammy and licensed broker Christopher Tallant explain life insurance basics—term vs whole life, final expense policies, guaranteed-issue options for those with serious illness, waiting periods, medical checks, and typical costs. They share practical examples, discuss who can buy policies for whom, and emphasize why life insurance matters to avoid burdening loved ones with funeral bills and family conflict.

Prayers and Predestination: Honest Talk on Faith & Cancer part 1

In this episode of Cancer, Smiles, and Sarcasm, hosts Tammy, Sunshine, and Matt have an open, heartfelt conversation about the difference between religion and personal faith and how those beliefs shape responses to cancer and might impact patients and nonnonpatients alike. They candidly discuss prayer, God’s sovereignty versus free will, personal stories of illness and loss, and how faith can bring both comfort and difficult questions—inviting listeners to reflect and join the conversation.

Triple-Positive and Unstoppable: One Woman’s Fight with HER2 Breast Cancer

Abby recounts her seven-year journey with triple‑positive (ER+/PR+/HER2+) breast cancer, covering diagnosis, aggressive treatments (TCHP chemo, trastuzumab/HER2‑targeted therapy, mastectomy, DIEP flap reconstruction, and later T‑DM1), and the challenges of recurrence and heart monitoring. She also shares practical self‑care strategies (cold caps, fasting, saunas, hyperbaric oxygen), the emotional toll of misinformation, the support she found in community activities like dragon boating and mentoring, and how the experience reshaped her priorities and outlook on life.

Estate Planning and Avoiding Probate: Protect Your Family Now

Host Tammy Tallant walks listeners through essential estate-planning steps to take before or after a cancer diagnosis, including wills, trusts, medical and financial powers of attorney, living wills, DNRs, deeds, business documents, and life insurance considerations. She explains why these documents matter, how they prevent costly probate or guardianship proceedings, and urges consulting an attorney (with herself as a Colorado attorney) to ensure your plan matches state law.