In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jordy Glassner, a 31-year-old wife and mother who is living with terminal brain cancer. When Jordy first decided that she wanted to share her story publicly on social media, a mutual friend put us in touch so that I could show her the ropes. I’m so honored to have her joining me on our show to share her story with all of you. In this conversation, Jordy courageously opens up about her unexpected battle with glioblastoma. Her story begins with a chilling numbness and evolves into a fight for her life. Jordy’s recount of the disbelief, the emergency surgery, and the pain of not being able to see her son before the operation is a powerful testament to a mother's love and resilience in the face of harrowing odds. The narrative doesn't stop at survival; it's a relentless journey of adaptation to a new reality. Jordy eloquently speaks to how her diagnosis has permeated every aspect of her life, from the loss of a career to the redefinition of her self-identity and personal relationships. Through her eyes, we witness the grief for a past life and the transformation of relationships, yet we also discover the potential for deeper bonds and new perspectives. Jordy’s experience, punctuated by the ebbs and flows of treatment and waiting periods, offers listeners an intimate window into the emotional complexity that accompanies a life-altering diagnosis and the unwavering hope that can emerge from its depths.
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00:00:00 - 00:04:30 intro
00:04:30 - 00:17:15 getting the diagnosis
00:17:15 - 00:22:47 how Jordy's life has changed since being diagnosed
00:22:47 - 00:28:48 living in the moment vs. planning for the future
00:28:48 - 00:33:22 thinking about death
00:33:22 - 00:34:35 talking to her son
00:34:35 - 00:35:56 LMNT
00:35:56 - 00:40:26 egg freezing
00:40:26 - 00:49:37 Jordy's prognosis and timeline
00:49:37 - 00:51:51 losing her hair
00:51:51 - 00:53:33 loss of identity
00:53:33 - 00:54:47 Omaha Steaks
00:54:47 - 00:58:05 fundraising + medical bills
00:58:05 - 01:02:33 what to say to someone who is diagnosed with cancer
01:02:33 - 01:04:39 life before and after cancer
01:04:39 - 01:05:53 Jordy's words of wisdom
01:05:53 - 01:09:17 sharing her story on social media
01:09:17 - 01:12:02 what it's like to be a therapist
01:12:02 - 01:13:07 closing thoughts + outro
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I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.
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