Facing Fear

It's so bittersweet that I share this podcast is coming to an end. The entire library of 120+ episodes will still be available anytime you want to listen, but I will not be creating new content, hosting new interviews or promoting the podcast after this. And to be clear, Facing Fear isn't ending. Facing Fear is my umbrella of all my creative work like my book and speaking, just the podcast part of it is ending.On Part I of this sweet goodbye, I share with you how I got to this decision and why it's another facing fear moment. I'm sad and scared to let go, but I'm listening to my gut so I know this is the right decision. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FOUR EPIC YEARS!BUY MY BOOK, A GRAPHIC MEMOIRBUY HERE ON AMAZON! Learn more about the book at facingfearwithsara.com/bookGet all the BTS & FAQ's About the Book hereMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODEit's time to go (evermore deluxe) - Taylor SwiftBEHIND THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Almost a year ago, Amanda and I signed up for a hippie dippie retreat in Joshua Tree, led by our friend and fearless leader, Emily Schromm. The weekend was themed around healing and we both needed exactly that at the time. When "plant medicine ceremony" popped up on the agenda, we were both nervous, but so excited to let go. Amanda and I share our first experience with mother mushroom (aka psilocybin) and what our six-hour experience was like. Amanda is a software engineer by day and in her free time you can find her enjoying the outdoors, knitting a new hat, reading a romance novel, lifting weights at the gym, or watching sports.  She's a Taurus and a 5/2 Projector who has a deep love for horses.  At her core though, she's just a girl who is on a self-healing journey and ultimately just wants to leave the world a better place then how she found it.MY BOOK IS OUT NOW! BUY HERE ON AMAZON! Learn more about the book at facingfearwithsara.com/bookGet all the BTS & FAQ's About the Book hereMENTIONED ON THE SHOWHow to Change Your Mind on NetflixEmily Schromm's podcast episode on mushrooms titled Microdosing, Maui, Water is LifeSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Emily Schromm is someone I first became aware of while watching one of my favorite shows, MTV's The Challenge.  From reality TV to writing a book and owning multiple businesses at once, this episode will empower you to chase whatever dream you have. Emily and I talk about the healing retreat she held last year (including my first plant medicine ceremony) and how to live with an open heart even when the world tells you to keep closed. She's a creator, entrepreneur, and lover of Mother Earth. Currently, she's working on a new venture to help localize food systems. Emily empowers all she meets to heal themselves so they can simultaneously heal the world. MY BOOK IS OUT NOW! BUY HERE ON AMAZON! Learn more about the book at facingfearwithsara.com/bookGet all the BTS & FAQ's About the Book hereMENTIONED ON THE SHOWEmily's podcast called Meathead HippieEmily Schromm talks #TheChallenge, fitness, Rivals 2 win, Ty, Real World DC, more! EP #177Meathead Hippie #160 The Masculine & Feminine Duality with Jacob Showers The Process - Emily's bookBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

My book would not be possible without my co-creator and illustrator, Kevin Smola! He comes on the podcast to share his adventures as an artist from creating junk mail for a car dealership to becoming the Art Director at JD Finish Line. On the side, he's kept up his creative passion by starting The Smola Studio, a business where his creativity and childlike mind comes to life. ICYMI: I also included some of the audio from the virtual launch party! Stick around until the end to listen to Kevin share more about his process and Cam drop some inspiration for the new year. MY BOOK IS OUT NOW!Facingfearwithsara.com/bookLeave a review on Amazon or GoodreadsMENTIONED ON THE SHOWI held a virtual launch party for the book & celebrated my cancer free anniversary last week! If you want in on all the fun, make sure your email is on my subscriber list HERE!  Kevin Smola | @thesmolastudio, His permanent art installation at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Pacers and the NBA All Star 2024 Cam Ayala | @camronayala,  Virtual launch party special guest, lymphedema and amputee advocate, check out Cam's episode on the Facing Fear podcastSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

As we approach the launch date of my FIRST BOOK (!!!!), I wanted to take some time and talk about the process, some behind the scenes on how it came to be and answer some FAQ's. I also elaborate on the biggest lesson I've learned while making this project come to life, imperfect art > no art. Who can relate? I'm so excited and so honored to see this project come to life, and THANK YOU for coming along this journey with me! Want to be the FIRST to know about the book? Subscribe at facingfearwithsara.com/book.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWI used my ReMarkable to sketch out the entire book, and hired my friend and talented illustrator, Kevin Smola, to make it into ART! Check out a few before and after's HERE. SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Buckle in this for one… April and I talk about surviving breast cancer and how we've both watched our lives burn down around us, and why we're better for it. Through our conversation, April leaves my jaw on the floor and it turns out we have more in common than cancer. OH AND SURPRISE… I'm a published author in the Wildfire Magazine! April created this publication almost 10 years ago to be by and for those “too young” for breast cancer. I would LOVE for you to support my writing career, April's company and many other authors included in the 130+ page issue by getting your copy here and use code WILDFIRE15 to save.I cannot wait until mine arrives!!! *Checks mailbox every day*April Johnson Stearns is the Founder a of Wildfire Magazine & Writing Community. April was diagnosed at 35 years old with Stage 3 breast cancer that she found while breastfeeding her daughter. Four years later, while struggling to “go back to normal” and find other women in similar circumstances, April launched Wildfire Magazine. Now she enjoys not only publishing the stories of those “too young for breast cancer,” she also finds pleasure in helping others heal through learning to write and share their stories. In 2023 alone, she held space in the Wildfire Writing Community for 335 writers! April lives with her family on the coast of central California. GET YOUR ISSUE OF WILDFIRE!!!Use this link and code WILDFIRE15 for the Dec. 23/Jan. 24 issue called, "The New Normal" with 130+ pages of beautiful content. Print or digital!SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Come with me to Florida! I take you along for a $108 Allegiant flight where I was assigned "Zone 99 and Seat 0." Once I made it there safe, it was time for a SURPRISE! Together, my Uncle Steve and I created a plan for me to sneak in through the backdoor to shock my mom and Nana. I was on a mission to hand deliver my upcoming book to my mom and Nana because the book is dedicated to them! My mom, Nana and Grandbob got to read the book and their reactions are priceless. I also shared my Spotify Wrapped including my 2023 Top Song, Dear Reader by Taylor Swift. I tell you why I love this song so much and even include it at the end. MY FIRST BOOK COMING JAN. 8!Subscribe here to get notified when it comes out! In this graphic memoir, I bring you through four of my most intimate and difficult days, being tested for cancer and waiting to find out if I had it. The relationship between the artwork and words makes it feel as if you're right there in the moment with me. MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODEDear Reader by Taylor SwiftSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

I entered a contest to win an eBike, submitted a creative essay about my relationship to cancer and HOLY MOTHER I WON!!! I am over the moon about being an eBike owner and have already gotten to whip her around in Ashville, NC! On this episode, I also share about how YOU should and can put yourself out there, how to play ball with the universe and an update on the book.MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODELectric eBikesLectric's Blog about the eBike Winners (featuring yours truly and two other INCREDIBLE cancer survivors)SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

It's been a YEAR since I've spoken to you all from this podcast! 2023 has been my year of healing (and that mission will continue forever) but I've specifically spent time OFF screens. That included taking a step back from creating content so I could sit back, relax, absorb, learn, cry, heal and so on.I share a little bit about this last year, where I'm at now, what the f*ck is up with MY BOOK I said I was working on last year and what to expect over the next few weeks!MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODERolling Up the Welcome Mat - Kelsea BalleriniCamera Roll - Kasey Musgravesstar crossed albumIt's Been A Year - Ashley CookeSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

After a year of living with cancer, this girl is T I R E D. And feeling so thankful to just be alive. I talk about my year, upcoming anniversaries and what I want from 2023... to be peaceful. And SURPRISE... I have an illustrated short story coming out soon! Together, myself and an artist friend of mine created a 30+ page illustrated short story. It shares a part of my journey I didn't document in real life and I'm so thrilled to bring this creative project to life. And to share with you... soon!SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON 100+ EPISODES: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to my newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Dani is one of my college BFF's and someone I spent so much time with my senior year at Ball State. She is my age, and at 30 years young, we both faced incredibly challenging and life-changing health diagnoses. Me with cancer, and her with a seizure disorder. Dani is a beautiful, unique and giving soul who teaches us on this episode about the art of Kintsugi, how she manages her PTSD, anxiety and depression and how to be proud of yourself, even if the only thing you accomplished that day was... living. SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @dani_haag92 and @weightsforwhiskeySubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

I finally recap all 15 of my chemotherapy sessions including my mental health struggles and improvements, what it's like being on anti-anxiety and depression medication and my last infusion themed, "Peace Out Chemo." On the other hand, radiation was extremely easy for me. Even though I had to go the cancer center Monday-Friday for 25 sessions in a row, each appointment only took 15 minutes, and lucky me, I never burned once! MENTIONED ON THE SHOWA Day in the Life of Radiation TikTokSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @chancecolleenSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

When I was waiting to find out if I had cancer, my life flashed before me and a specific memory stuck out. It was 20 years ago, when I was 10 years old. I watched in downtown Chicago as my mom finished walking 60 miles after three days of camping out and raising thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. As I watched that memory play out in my head, I thought, f*ck, I am going to have breast cancer. This was actually meant to be. Touché, God. My mom is my number one fan, cheerleader, supporter and best friend. She's been there for me my entire 29 years, and in my 30th year of life, she showed up exactly when I needed her. Together, we've fought my breast cancer battle for one year. On this episode, we reflect on the past year, her connection to breast cancer and how in the world she trained for a 60-mile race while having four kids under 10 years old. She's a superhero, who just happens to double as my mom. AS MENTIONED ON THE SHOWVIDEO: Look at the family photo album of my mom's 60-mile race to fundraise for breast cancer research. SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Chance is one of the most unique humans I've met in life, and I've known her for less than a year. She is one of my living, breathing, walking on Earth cancer angels. Although she's years younger than me, she's been someone I've looked up to, cried with and fallen a part in front of while at our favorite Panera booth. Chance was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 24. As we both heal, we talk about life lessons, the best and worst things people have said to us and how we've managed to live with and beyond cancer. AS MENTIONED ON THE SHOWHow to do a monthly breast exam (featuring Chance herself)!Triple Negative Breast Cancer FoundationMetavivor: Metastatic Breast Cancer Research  SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @chancecolleenSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

In honor of my first cancerversary coming up on Friday, I'm sharing a piece of my cancer journey I've never said aloud before. In this audio essay, I answer the prompt, "It all started when..." At this time last year, I was ruminating over and over wondering whether my life was about to change forever or not. And sure enough, on October 14, 2021, it did. SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Let's flip the script! This time, I'm the one being interviewed. I'm sharing this episode from the Transcend Podcast with Whitney Miller because she caught me at a very interesting time in my cancer journey. When we did this interview in early June, I was justttt beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.We dive into the transcending moments I've experienced during my cancer journey. We talk about stories of triumph, guts, and strength paired with trauma and sadness. I share Taylor Swift lyrics that inspire my transcending journey and how I plan to keep moving forward.SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Connect with today's host, Whitney at @transcend.health.and.wellness and  transcendhealthandwellness.comSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Cam Ayala was born with a disease called primary lymphedema which caused chronic pain, swelling and an above the knee amputation in June 2022. in my right leg. You may recognize him from The Bachelorette (Hannah Brown's season) or the Bachelor in Paradise, but this episode tells you SO MUCH MORE about Cam's story. After 9 bouts of serious infections, 16 surgical interventions, Cam underwent an above knee amputation earlier this summer. Cam faced fear since his amputation was scheduled. He's conquered fear by strengthening his faith in God, doing research and interviewing other amputees his age (early 30's), and working his ass off with a personal trainer for 2 and a half months prior to surgery. CATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEWatch here because there were way too many facial expressions to just share the audio.LYMPHEDEMA RESOURCESBreast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema PSA's Breast-Cancer-Lymphedema 10 Things to know about your Lymphedema DiagnosisLymphatic Education & Resource NetworkSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @camronayalaSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

We take it all the way back to May, one of my most challenging months of this year. I talk about starting my new chemo plan after being kicked off my original due to an allergic reaction, escaping to California for a week, I recap a book I read in an week and share how the rollercoaster of grief really had me riding waves this past summer. I mention lots of goodies on this show today, so check out the links below.Tune in for next week's episode where I'll have a contestant from Hannah Brown's Bachelorette Season to talk about ANYTHING but... reality TV. It's a damn good one. Subscribe and follow the show so you don't miss it.MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODEHow I ended up in the ER after being allergic to chemoInterview with my all time favorite physical therapist, Dr. PratoCan't Stop Thinking bookWhat it was like to elope during the pandemicThink Like a Monk bookSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Another gem comes out from the vault this week! I thought I'd continue bringing out some of my never before aired episodes on aging, especially because this one is with another podcast BFF of mine, Kristen Olson. She is truly unlike anyone else I've ever met. She has the swagger of Madonna, the fierce blonde hair of Dolly Parton, is always the life of the party AND she can back squat more than you! Kristen has built her personal brand around the combination of fun and health, or better said her way, turmeric and tequila.  MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODETurmeric & Tequila - Kristen's website, podcast and brand marketing company SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @madonnashero, @turmerictequila, @koallianceSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

This episode was originally recorded one year ago with one of my dearest podcast BFF's, Viviana. I'm bringing it out of the vault because we talk about a topic I've thought about soooo much since my cancer diagnosis, aging. We get older whether we like it or not, so how can we live life to the fullest throughout the many decades we're (hopefully) given? Viviana shares what she learned after interviewing one individual from each decade, that's right, she hosted guests from 7-years-old to an individual in their 90's! Listening back to this feel good episode made me realize how much I've changed in a year, and how special Viviana is to me as a friend and fellow podcast side hustler!MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODEA Journey Through the Decades - Life Whispers podcast seasonSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @vivianapsc28, @lifewhispers, lifewhispers.comSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

This episode I am reflecting back on Chemo 5 and 6 which were from April 14, 2022 to the end of the month. This time period is when depression and anxiety aggressively poisoned my mind. A lot of my depressive and anxious thoughts revolved around the question, “What do I want to do with my life?” Because who doesn't want to be worrying about that universal question WHILE battling cancer?! I also accomplish a podcast career FIRST in this episode... you have to make it to the end to find out! Happy listening :) MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODESt. Luke's Sermon audioCan't Stop Thinking: How to Let Go of Anxiety and Free Yourself from Obsessive Rumination by Nancy ColierSt. Ides by Macklemore and Ryan LewisSUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Buckle up for Part II of Maggie's story because WHEWWWW this woman has been through some sh*t. This part of her interview covers her near death experience(s), yes, that's more than one, and how her family stepped in to uplift her when she faced many medical challenges. Maggie is an absolute warrior and I'm so honored to share her story with you. SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @hardintomaggieSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Maggie and I go way back (like... to middle school) and we've only reconnected after all these years due to having something very personal in common... cancer as a young adult.  Her story is UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE. She tells us about being diagnosed so young, her battle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, surviving  a bone marrow transplant, getting a new birthday and so much more.SUPPORT THE SHOWPODCAST/CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCATCH UP ON MY CANCER JOURNEY: facingfearwithsara.com/episodesCONNECT With the guest, @hardintomaggieSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.com Support the show

Today is my 31st birthday, and looking back over my 30th year, I have some thoughts to share. Thanks for your patience as I slowly return to this passion of mine after chemo quite literally knocked me out. I love you, my listeners, friends and family. If you'd like to send me a card/gift, I ask that you consider the following instead... Donate to IWIN Foundation in my honor - a local organization that I've benefitted from that's treated me nothing short of a cancer/chemo princess. http://www.iwinfoundation.org/Support my #FckCancerFriday fun with my favorite place, Panera Bread, by purchasing me a gift card (they are 30% off right now)!! You can mail me a gift card or email me one  DM me for addresses. SUPPORT THE SHOWCANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Today was supposed to be my last chemotherapy. But it's not. So I'm dropping this spontaneous episode to let out all the feelings I have about it, but of course, I have plenty. Thanks to an allergic reaction to chemo (taxol, specifically) that plan got widely sidetracked and I still have two more months to go. While I'm sad I'm not done today as originally planned, I'm also weirdly thankful I'm still going through chemo because honestly, I am scared for life after active cancer treatment. In my mission of facing fear and bringing you right along with me, I share some amazing insight I gained this week through the book I'm reading called, "Everyday Strength: A Cancer Patients Guide to Spiritual Survival." SUPPORT THE SHOWCANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Today's guest - @sincerelysarajoyceSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Yup. I turned 30-years-old and I realized I didn't have a skincare or make up routine. And then I learned I would have to have chemo, lose my hair, get chemo acne and possibly my eyelashes and eyebrows!? I needed HELP, and help stat. Sara and I talk again about how she got into her love of make up and how she curated a custom, chemo friendly and safe list of products for me to shop around for to help me maintain my confidence even though I lost my hair. Coming soon... Sara and I are putting together a YouTube of a simple step-by-step skincare and make up routine based on what I bought from Sara's amazing recommendations. Look for it on YouTube under my personal account, Sara McInerney Hauck. SUPPORT THE SHOWCANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Today's guest - @sincerelysarajoyceSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

My guest today and I go wayyyyyyy back. We're talking childhood buddies, way back! We lost touch for years and recently reconnected when I asked Sara to help me regain confidence through accepting my new boobs post mastectomy and helping me create a skincare and makeup routine once I realized I was going bald. Sara Joyce is a curve model, content creator & body neutrality activist focused on inspiring people of all shapes to find comfort in their bodies. Whether its finding the perfect pair of jeans, a new staple to your beauty regimen or anything in between, she's here to be your advocate & supporter.SUPPORT THE SHOWLEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Today's guest - @sincerelysarajoyce Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

Well, well, well, look who is back at it again. I know gang… it's been another minute since you've heard from me. It turns out living and battling cancer is a lot harder than it looks. And to be honest, a lot harder than I've made it look. So here's the truth about how I've been feeling over the past two months. Thanks for sticking in there with me. This fight is tougher than expected, but your loyalty and love are still pushing me through.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWCan't Stop Thinking by Nancy CoilerSUPPORT THE SHOWLEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show

I'm back after a little break! It's been a rough few weeks so I appreciate your patience as I move through life with cancer. I recap chemotherapy round 2 (losing my hair), round 3 (losing my mind and having a mental breakdown) and round 4 (halfway, baby)!!!! SUPPORT THE SHOWNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I've known Kat for more than 10 years, but we lost touch many years ago. We started as frenemies on rival high school soccer teams and then ended up playing for the same travel team and became great friends. We lost touch many years ago, and then she came back into my life when I needed her. Kat is an Integrative Wellness Therapist who works with individuals on self development to achieve their highest potential. Kat specifically focuses on increasing each individuals capacity for intimacy and connection with a goal of strengthening the foundation of a family dynamic.We talk about how she faced fear through leaving a profession she didn't believe in, becoming her own boss, what integrative wellness is in the first place, and we even do a visualization practice that listeners can join us in. SUPPORT THE SHOWNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube ChannelEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

This week's episode features my 14 hour Chemo Eve day, a recap of my full day including my FIRST chemo appointment, what it was like, how I felt, God Winks, breast cancer voodoo dolls and so much more.The podcast is now on YouTube! Click here to listen and WATCH the entire episode on YouTube featuring photos, videos and more in my attempt to document this insane chapter of my life. SUPPORT THE SHOWNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Sara McInerney HauckEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

It's f*cking happening... chemo. I tell you about debuting my fake boobs this weekend on a fancy downtown date (to a drag queen show!!!), my experience bursting into tears while glasses shopping, and I have a favor to ask....If you have any FIGHT or F*CK CANCER MERCH, please wear it on Thursday, February 17. That's my first chemo appointment and I would love nothing more than to see my wonderful community on social media sporting their merch while I am chained to the damn chemo chair for 5 hours. Please tag me if you do, @facingfearwithsara.com. SUPPORT THE SHOWNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH: Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I received the ultimate God Wink of all God Wink's when a pastor at my church reached out to me asking if he could share some of my story as a part of his sermon about encouragement. You lovely listeners are ALL encouragers to me, so I was able to share the audio from the sermon on this episode to conclude the show.   I provide an update on what's coming next for my cancer journey (hint, hint, it's far from over). And finally, I share our EPIC cancer moon getaway from escaping the Indiana blizzard to watching dolphins jump in the ocean to why vacation is so important. MENTIONED ON THE SHOWYouTube video where I share my next cancer stepsSt. Luke's UMC website (stlukesumc.com)2/6/22 Sermon called "Barnabas - Encourager" can be listened to, watched or read using the full transcript Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross bio and contact informationThank you to St. Luke's and Dr. Jevon for allowing me to use their audio of the sermon on this episode. SUPPORT THE SHOWFREE STICKERS! Click here to claim yours at facingfearwithsara.com/freestickersNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

It's been three weeks since my bilateral mastectomy, aka, losing my natural boobs thanks to breast cancer. I catch you up on before and after of my surgery (including some funny and not so funny stories from the hospital), what life is like with fake boobs and how I've been feeling lately. SUPPORT THE SHOWNEW! LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY - Open the app, find my show and hit 5 stars, it's that easy!CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merchCONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

In Part 2 of Amber's story, we get into what happens AFTER the war of cancer enters your body. We share feelings of facing fear, the unknown, what cancer has taught us and the big plans Amber has for her bright future, including a brand new career! Tune in using the link in bio or on your favorite app.SUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT With the guest at on Instagram @amb_vermeulen or Facebook @AmberVermeulen or professionally though https://www.talktotucker.com/amber.vermeulenSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

MY FIRST GUEST IN SO LONG! I met Amber thanks to a Facebook friend when I announced my own diagnosis. We quickly connected and I learned her story is UN-BE-LEIVE-ABLE... She learned at 24-years-old (just last year) she had Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer.In part 1, Amber and I dive into how cancer turned her life upside-down from moving her wedding up by two months to leaving her job and so much more. After 16 rounds of chemo, 4 fertility shots, a double mastectomy surgery, 25 treatments of radiation, a reconstruction surgery, and officially being she is cancer free, Amber shows us how to face fear from the inside out.SUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT With the guest at on Instagram @amb_vermeulen or Facebook @AmberVermeulenSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Before they go, I wanted to give one last goodbye to my boobs and reflect on the 15 years I got to have them. It's been quite the journey and it's ending FAR too soon. But I'm ok. I will be ok. And best of all, I'll be survivor. I reflect on the story of my tits, and what I remember from first having them, to coming into my own sexuality to realizing I'm really, really, actually, for real, going to lose them. REFERENCED ON THE SHOW"The Story of My Tits" by Jennifer Hayden FIGHT CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch FREEBIE FOR YOU! Claim your FREE sticker at facingfearwithsara.com/freestickersLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT With the guest at on Instagram @amb_vermeulen or Facebook @AmberVermeulenSubscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I finally get around to telling you how I FEEEEEEL about giving up my boobs so I can be cancer free. With only a week to go until my surgery, I am trying to process feeling anxious, nervous, excited (??), scared and so much more.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODEThe book More Beautiful Than Before by Steve LederSUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

This is a big step in my cancer journey... on January 12, 2022 I will sacrifice my natural boobs for an almost guarantee to be cancer free. I'm having a bilateral mastectomy which will remove both of my boobs, rid me of cancer and they'll be replaced with implants.  I am scared and sad and anxious... for the pain, for my nipples (will I get to keep them!?) and what the future holds. On today's episode, I tell you about how my cancer journey led me to this surgery after many tests and results. FACING FEAR IS NOW ON TIKTOK!To best document this journey through video and share inspiration, facing fear tools and more, I created a TikTok! Go check it out on TikTok @facingfearwithsara.SUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Today I am going to tell you all about my IVF experience from the 40 shots I had to take for 2 weeks to the surgery to where our little embryos stand now! I've got another God wink story to share and finally, thank you so much for 100 TOTAL ORDERS!FACING FEAR IS NOW ON TIKTOK!To best document this journey through video and share inspiration, facing fear tools and more, I created a TikTok! Go check it out on TikTok @facingfearwithsara.SUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Have your kids first, and then have cancer. Or... just don't have cancer at all. From one appointment to the next, my medical journey has NOT slowed down for a second since finding out I have cancer in mid-October. On today's episode, I share how we went from a family dealing with a cancer diagnosis to deciding to do IVF essentially overnight. FACING FEAR IS NOW ON TIKTOK!To best document this journey through video and share inspiration, facing fear tools and more, I created a TikTok! Go check it out on TikTok @facingfearwithsara.MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODESt. Luke's Sermon called "Merry vs Messy Christmas" from Sunday, December 5.How In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Works YouTube videoSUPPORT THE SHOWFUCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckTikTok - @facingfearwithsara Facebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I am so thankful for all of YOU! On this episode, I share how you can get your free fck cancer sticker! Listen now so you can grab yours, I only have 50 to giveaway! PS - If you purchase merchandise or have already, you get one for free so don't even worry about it. :)I also share a brief update on my surgery date (FINALLY!) and I share a song my high school friend, Patrick, wrote me called, "A Song for the Hard Times."WWW.FACINGFEARWITHSARA.COM/FREESTICKERSUPPORT THE SHOWNEW FCK CANCER MERCH IS LIVE ! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

WWW.FACINGFEARWITHSARA.COM/MERCHMost cancer merch is cheugy. There, I said it. Thanks to the expertise from my designer, Mariah, an idea from my BFF, Maggie, and my determination to get shit done, BOOM, badass cancer merch was born. Today I share the behind the scenes of why I created merch for this community I've unwillingly joined. This is for me, and you... and for my cheerleaders. And for my loved ones worrying everyday. And my friends checking their phones for updates. And finally, for all the survivor sisters I've met, and those I have yet to meet. If we're going to join the cancer community, we might as well look badass while doing so. www.facingfearwithsara.com/merchSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

This episode is sooooo special. I share some of the great/funny messages I've received and a few gifts including a homemade video and song a friend wrote for me (insert crying emoji). Life will throw some crazy shit at you, but it's your support group who are going to lift you up when you're down. And that's been the case for me. Throughout these weeks as I absorb all the love, prayers and support, I can't help to think of others in a serious situation like mine who don't have the support I do. This episode is for them. If you know of someone who needs some love right now, send them this episode. Let's spread it around the world, like a digital "get well soon" card. AS MENTIONED ON THE EPISODEPurdue Football Superstar David Bell interview Here's the link for the Nodpod I talk about in the episode.UPPORT THE SHOWNEW FCK CANCER MERCH COMING SOON ! Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I've known I've had cancer for less than three weeks and it feels like THREE YEARS. On this episode, I tell you about how it feels to have cancer. I share experiences and examples of how I've been dealing with sadness, stress, humor and wondering what the fck is going to happen to my nipples. At this stage, we do not know if I'll have a lumpectomy or mastectomy, however we did learn news this week that is leaning me more towards a mastectomy (aka goodbye nipples). Thank you for listening as I document this journey. This podcast allows me to create art, process my feelings and continue to move forward into facing fear. SUPPORT THE SHOWBUY A PIECE OF FACING FEAR with my merchandise line! - Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsara, @saramcinerneyhauckFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

I've unexpectedly decided to return to the podcast from my 100 day break because I'm about to start a facing fear journey unlike any before... I've been diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. It really doesn't get anymore "facing fear" than that. I was diagnosed on October 14.  Essentially overnight, I went from a normal AF human, to someone now associated with the cancer community. I have the "best of the worst news" and will survive this. But for now, it's just the start of a journey through completely uncharted territory and I'm not sure where it's going to take me. Turns out, podcasting is a cathartic way for me to process my feelings. So here goes.P.S. - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please, on my behalf, make it a routine to check yourself out, remind your family to do so, eat some damn kale and go learn your family medical history. Support the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Over the past few months, I can't seem to bring myself to get motivated enough to be consistent with anything in my life. And then I picked up the Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard. I share his chapter, "On Fear" during this episode and my thoughts along with it. After much thought and consideration, I've decided for the last 100 days of 2021, I am going to take a break from two things... my personal social media and producing the podcast. I plan to work on the show in this break, but I will not be putting anything (recording or social media wise) into the world. I want to take this time to regroup, plan and come up with a way to have a consistent show that balances with my life. I put up a video on my thoughts here on the @facingfearwithsara Instagram.I love and thank you so much for listening and following along my journey. This is just another chapter in my book I feel is needed at this time.Support the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

We love a good highlight reel, am I right?! I've taken some of the best quotes, moments and lessons from the past six episodes and put them all into ONE. This will give you insight on six different stories, perspectives and homebuying processes to ensure you learn, laugh and find a few helpful gems in your journey! If you have a story of your own, share it with me at hello@facaingfearwithsara.com. SUPPORT THE SHOWBUY A PIECE OF FACING FEAR with my merchandise line! - Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comGuest - @kyle_craw, @dena_elisabeth, @vinny__chase_, @rebeecasuefoster, @nikko53, @glow.and.grind, @saramcinerneyhauckSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

"My name is Kyle and I'm marrying your sister!" LOL, true. However, Kyle is here today to talk investing! He shares some creative ways to invest, no matter where you live, what you do and what you THINK investing should look like. He's a property owner and business investor in his mid-20's. Kyle's episode is full of unique ways to build your future TODAY! Kyle also shares how this past year has included moments that have made him feel more vulnerable than expected. He's intentional with his energy and has a hard time putting energy into things he's not passionate about. Press play to hear his story. SUPPORT THE SHOWBUY A PIECE OF FACING FEAR with my merchandise line! - Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comGuest - @kyle_crawSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Think you need a family, spouse, kids, significant others, etc to buy a home? Think again. You can do this for you and you only. And Dena Phillips is here to tell you how.I wish the term "go-getter" was enough to describe Dena because after you hear this interview, you'll agree... she's MORE than that. Dena is a Zillenial (somewhere between Millenial and Gen Z) working hard and playing harder. She's a talent partner by day and a new homeowner doing DIY projects by night.Dena's story is about buying a home on her own terms (insert emoji clapping hands here). She may not have been perfectly ready, had the exact amount she wanted saved or even had a partner in this, Dena forged her own path for HER future with a goal to create generational wealth.SUPPORT THE SHOWBUY A PIECE OF FACING FEAR with my merchandise line! - Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comGuest - @dena_elisabethSupport the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)

Whew, what they say is true... in this housing market the struggle is REAL. Vinny and his girlfriend, Montana, know this first hand! They've searched for quite some time on the east coast and it's been a challenge. Vinny takes us inside how it actually feels to go through it. We laugh, we (almost cry), we have so much empathy for each other and any buyers out there. This light hearted episode allows anyone who is curious about buying or going through it right now to take a peak behind the curtain. SUPPORT THE SHOWBUY A PIECE OF FACING FEAR with my merchandise line! - Visit facingfearwithsara.com/merch MAKE A DONATION - 100% of the contributions provided go towards purchasing tools to grow, develop and advance Facing Fear at facingfearwithsara.com/donateLEAVE A REVIEW - Tell me what you think using the Apple Podcasts App or Facebook.CONNECT Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at facingfearwithsara.comInstagram - @facingfearwithsaraFacebook - @facingfearwithsaraWebsite - facingfearwithsara.comYouTube - Facing Fear with SaraEmail - hello@facingfearwithsara.comGuest - @nikko53Support the show (https://www.facingfearwithsara.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f4e4328efa7cf4ad82065ca)