When Sh!t Gets Real

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A candid discussion about the ups, the downs (and everything in between) of taking care of a terminally ill partner while raising a young family and living life. This podcast is intended for caretakers, not necessarily the one being cared for. It may be hard for them to hear this perspective.

Sarah Sandell

  • Sep 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 9 EPISODES


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Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020


One of my oldest and dearest friends, Kelli, joins me to talk about her friendship with Tyler.

Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020


Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020


On today’s episode, I along with my 2 sisters discuss the children’s episode and how they each seem to be handling and processing their father’s illness.

Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020


This week I bring on each of the three younger children to discuss their thoughts about their father having cancer.

Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020


My sister, Bekah, is with me again to discuss the different stages of grief and acceptance.

Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020


My sister, Bekah, joins me today to give her perspective as a sister, a sister-in-law and a licensed therapist to discuss where we are today along […]

Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020


Today Natalie and I discuss the aftermath of Tyler’s diagnosis and moving back our hometown.

Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020


On this episode of When Shit Gets Real, Natalie and I continue our discussion of my relationship with Tyler over the years, his terminal diagnosis and […]

Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020


Let Me Introduce Myself: This it the very first episode of my podcast, When Shit Gets Real.  My sister, Natalie, joins me to discuss the medical […]

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