The Unexpected Life Podcast

This is a podcast about living a life that was unexpected due to pediatric cancer. Our podcast is here to support people that are dealing with critical illness either as a patient or as a person supporting someone with critical illness.

Episode 19: We Are Back In The Saddle Again 06/27/2022

Episode 18: We share some of our thoughts on giving to charity 01/26/2022

Episode 17: We talk about the hardships involved with end of life, and navigating through grief 01/11/2022

Episode 16: We Are Finally Back 01/03/2022

Episode 15: Update from Lance 06/14/2021

Episode 14: We talk about where we were last week, National Cancer Survivors Day, and we share about the loss of sweet friend to cancer this week. 06/07/2021

Episode 13: We talk about a recent Zoom call with Davis' Doctors, how we got into a big fight this last week, and talk about how we continue to learn that Cancer is forever. 05/24/2021

Episode 12: We talk about how cancer has affected our marriage, as well as other relationships. We also talk about clearing expectations and not letting negative expectations creep in. 05/17/2021

Episode 11: We discuss Mother's Day, and what it has been like for Amanda to be labelled a "Cancer Mom". 05/10/2021

Episode 10: We discuss being a student of your spouse, the nuances of social interactions around critical illness, and having to share your personal tragedy. 05/03/2021

Episode 9: We talk about what it is like to navigate parenting different children in their unique responses to cancer life. 04/26/2021

Episode 8: We talk about our kid free trip to Nashville, how important it is to make time for yourself regardless of your current circumstances. 04/19/2021

Episode 7: In this episode we discuss how to entertain a child at the hospital. 04/12/2021

Episode 6: We share the latest results from Davis last scans, we update everyone about our house, and start to discuss the financial strain as a result of critical illness. 04/05/2021

Episode 5: Today we talk about our unique experiences with 'Scanxiety' and what we have found to be helpful that we implemented to cope with and prepare for our son's upcoming scans 03/29/2021

Episode 4: We talk about going to the ER for the first time after our cancer diagnosis, what to bring to make hospital life bearable, and have a special guest join us at the end 03/22/2021

Episode 3: We discuss advocating for yourself or the person in your life with critical illness, and share some ideas about how to educate yourself when you are living a life around critical illness. 03/15/2021

Episode 2: We update everyone on continued treatment for chemotherapy side effects, we discuss what was helpful for us in our first hospitalization and how people show up around critical illness. 03/08/2021

Episode 1: We introduce ourselves, discuss how our life changed when our son was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and why we are starting this podcast. 02/22/2021