Ep. 16 Elissa Kalver - The One Where We Discuss Thriving with Metastatic Cancer and How Together, We’ve Got This

Ep. 16 Elissa Kalver - The One Where We Discuss Thriving with Metastatic Cancer and How Together, We’ve Got This

By Stacey Garcia

In this episode of 'Never Miss a Monday,' Stacey Garcia welcomes Elissa Kalver, a courageous woman diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at just 34 years old. Discover Elissa’s inspirational journey from her diagnosis to launching her nonprofit, We Got This.org—a cancer gift registry. Elissa shares heartfelt stories about her life, treatments, the unwavering support from her husband, and her insights on thriving despite cancer. This episode is a must-watch for anyone in the health and wellness space, especially those battling cancer or supporting loved ones through it. Dive deep into authentic conversations about living, thriving, and the power of community. 


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00:00 Introduction and Setting Boundaries

02:26 Meet Alyssa Calver: A Journey of Resilience

05:44 The Birth of WeGotThis.org

08:05 Navigating Life with Cancer 

23:33 The Importance of Quality of Life

32:28 Advocating for Yourself

35:39 Building a Supportive Community 

39:17 Non-Negotiables for a Healthy Lifestyle

43:45 Living Fully Despite Cancer

48:28 Purpose and Perspective Post-Diagnosis

50:23 Launching a Nonprofit and Writing a Book

01:00:15 Final Thoughts and Advice

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