Living Fully: Reclaiming Joy and Purpose After Cancer: A conversation with Jamie Greshaber
Fri Dec 26 2025
In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes a special guest, Jamie, whom she met during a retreat for cancer survivors.
Moyra shares her personal experience with breast cancer and discusses how vulnerability can lead to connection and healing.
The conversation highlights the mission of Faith Through Fire, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer survivors through mentorship.
Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories of resilience, practical tips for maintaining health during life's challenges, and encouragement to seek joy amidst the chaos.
Join Moyra and Jamie as they embark on a heartfelt journey to discover joy and support one another in overcoming life's obstacles.
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00:00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
00:00:18 - Host Introduction and Mission
00:01:13 - Guest Introduction: Jamie Grieshaber
00:02:06 - Meeting Jamie and the Cancer Retreat
00:03:45 - Faith Through Fire and Mentorship
00:05:06 - The Importance of Vulnerability
00:07:04 - Moira's Cancer Journey and Sharing Stories
00:09:05 - Jamie's Cancer Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
00:11:05 - Receiving the Diagnosis on Her 40th Birthday
00:13:09 - Navigating Fear and Urgency in Cancer Treatment
00:15:09 - Permission to Pause and Make Informed Decisions
00:17:06 - The Power of Sharing and Controlling the Narrative
00:19:02 - Support and Positivity from the Community
00:21:00 - Jamie's Blog and Finding Joy in Hard Times
00:23:01 - Choosing Not to Reconstruct and Setting Boundaries
00:25:06 - Dealing with External Pressures and Projections
00:27:06 - Processing Loss and Redefining Self
00:29:02 - The Importance of Taking Time for Self-Reflection
00:31:08 - Finding the Cancer in Life and Letting Go of Control
00:33:03 - The Value of Solitude and Personal Retreats
00:35:08 - Choosing to Live Fully and Actively Seeking Joy
00:37:08 - The Concept of Joy vs. Happiness
00:39:09 - Finding Joy in Small Things and Everyday Moments
00:41:10 - Gratitude Practices and Daily Joy
00:43:05 - Humor and Absurdity in Joyful Moments
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In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes a special guest, Jamie, whom she met during a retreat for cancer survivors. Moyra shares her personal experience with breast cancer and discusses how vulnerability can lead to connection and healing. The conversation highlights the mission of Faith Through Fire, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer survivors through mentorship. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories of resilience, practical tips for maintaining health during life's challenges, and encouragement to seek joy amidst the chaos. Join Moyra and Jamie as they embark on a heartfelt journey to discover joy and support one another in overcoming life's obstacles. ------------------ 00:00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:18 - Host Introduction and Mission 00:01:13 - Guest Introduction: Jamie Grieshaber 00:02:06 - Meeting Jamie and the Cancer Retreat 00:03:45 - Faith Through Fire and Mentorship 00:05:06 - The Importance of Vulnerability 00:07:04 - Moira's Cancer Journey and Sharing Stories 00:09:05 - Jamie's Cancer Diagnosis and Initial Reactions 00:11:05 - Receiving the Diagnosis on Her 40th Birthday 00:13:09 - Navigating Fear and Urgency in Cancer Treatment 00:15:09 - Permission to Pause and Make Informed Decisions 00:17:06 - The Power of Sharing and Controlling the Narrative 00:19:02 - Support and Positivity from the Community 00:21:00 - Jamie's Blog and Finding Joy in Hard Times 00:23:01 - Choosing Not to Reconstruct and Setting Boundaries 00:25:06 - Dealing with External Pressures and Projections 00:27:06 - Processing Loss and Redefining Self 00:29:02 - The Importance of Taking Time for Self-Reflection 00:31:08 - Finding the Cancer in Life and Letting Go of Control 00:33:03 - The Value of Solitude and Personal Retreats 00:35:08 - Choosing to Live Fully and Actively Seeking Joy 00:37:08 - The Concept of Joy vs. Happiness 00:39:09 - Finding Joy in Small Things and Everyday Moments 00:41:10 - Gratitude Practices and Daily Joy 00:43:05 - Humor and Absurdity in Joyful Moments -------------- Want to continue to support ? Buy me a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juggling Grab your Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness guide here. Check out my journal today. Purchase your own Journey to Joy Journal . Book your Find your JOY discovery call here. Reach out to me @ moyra@moyragorski.com Or find me on Social Facebook here Instagram here