In this episode, John chats with his longtime friend Kimberly Stevens—national champion swimmer, bestselling author, speaker, and breast cancer survivor. Kim has faced heartbreaking loss, her daughter’s life-threatening diagnosis, and her own battle with cancer. Instead of letting those moments define her, she turned them into a mission to bring hope to others through her movement Extend the Rose. We talk about resilience, grit, gratitude, and why hope is something we all need to share. Kim’s story is raw, inspiring, and a reminder to never give up.

- Learn more or get involved: https://extendtherose.org

- Be one of the first 10 listeners to text us at 407-904-8414 and get a free copy of Kim’s book! Want your own right away? Grab ALTAR’d here: https://www.amazon.com/ALTARd-Finding-through-GRATITUDE-NEVER/dp/B0BQ9LLP7H

• 02:16 Kimberly's Early Life and Swimming Career


• 03:52 Facing Personal Tragedies and Losses


• 07:55 The Birth of Extend the Rose Movement


• 17:06 Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Struggle


• 18:29 The Rose Acronym: A Path Through Grief


• 23:50 Celebrating Milestones Amidst Challenges


• 29:03 The Power of Extending to Others


• 30:25 Hospital Events and Future Plans


• 32:01 The Roar Gallery Initiative


• 35:35 Faith, Grief, and Rediscovery