EPISODE 102: "Living with Cancer, Navigating the Health Care System, and Learning How to Grieve and Find Joy" (with Special Guest Tony Stewart)
Description
After a 7-month break, the Man Up, Already! podcast returns with one of its most raw and powerful conversations yet. John C. Puritz sits down with author Tony Stewart to discuss what it truly means to live when faced with the reality of cancer.
This episode explores:
Understanding the medical system and learning to be your own advocate (or finding an expert who can help)
Why sharing your journey is healing not just for you, but for others
The space between a diagnosis and the end—how do you choose to live?
Embracing love, joy, peace, and the beauty of life even in the hardest seasons
How death can hold beauty and meaning
The truth about healing: “You can’t heal what you don’t feel”
Finding balance between grieving and still living your life
Tony’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and hope. This episode will challenge you to think deeply about how you want to live, how you process grief, and how you can discover joy even in the face of life’s hardest battles.
👉 Learn more about Tony Stewart:
🌐 www.tonystewartauthor.com
📖 His Book on Amazon
United States
