At 39, Hollye Jacobs went in for a routine mammogram and received a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis—suddenly moving from caregiver to patient. In this deeply human conversation, Hollye, a nurse, social worker, and resilience coach, shares how she navigated treatment with intention rather than panic, drawing on both clinical expertise and lived experience.

We talk about advocating for yourself, assembling the right medical team, why a cancer diagnosis feels urgent (and often isn’t), and the importance of palliative care, nutrition, psychosocial support, and psychosocial support. Hollye also explains why children should be included—not shielded—in a family’s cancer journey, and how honest, developmentally appropriate communication can reduce fear.

At the heart of the episode is Hollye’s concept of “silver linings”—not forced positivity, but small moments of balance that help carry us through hard days. From reframing language like “yet” to redefining resilience as adaptation and transformation, Hollye offers practical tools for navigating life’s hardest seasons.

Whether you’re navigating illness, caregiving, or a major life transition, this conversation offers tools you can return to again and again. Tune in to hear how resilience can be practiced—and how even the smallest silver linings can make a meaningful difference.

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