Journey Through the C is a podcast about survivorship, healing, and hope.
Hosted by cancer survivor and author Kerry Postale, alongside her co-host Joey Salmeron, this series shares the real, unfiltered moments that shape the cancer journey—from diagnosis to life beyond it. Through personal storytelling and honest conversations, Kerry reflects on her experience with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, offering insight into the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that come with a life-changing diagnosis.
Each episode explores themes like identity, resilience, support systems, and the ongoing process of healing. With a focus on authenticity and connection, Journey Through the C aims to remind listeners that they are not alone—whether they are navigating cancer themselves or supporting someone who is.
This podcast is a space for truth, vulnerability, and hope—where every story shared has the power to comfort, inspire, and heal.
Cancer Changed Everything… But It Didn't Define Her
In the powerful final episode of Journey Through the C, cancer survivor and author Kerry Postale reflects on how cancer transformed her relationships, identity, priorities, and understanding of love. Joined by co-host Joey, Kerry shares honest and heartfelt insights about navigating friendships, setting healthy boundaries, coping with loss, embracing change, and discovering resilience through life's most difficult moments.
Throughout this inspiring conversation, Kerry discusses:
- How cancer revealed her true support system
- Learning that "No" is a complete sentence
- Rebuilding confidence and self-worth
- Coping with divorce, unexpected life changes, and grief
- Finding hope after cancer
- The importance of self-love and therapy
- Why cancer is only one chapter—not her entire story
- Writing and publishing Journey Through the C
- Living with gratitude and celebrating every milestone
This episode serves as both the conclusion of the podcast series and a reminder that healing is ongoing. Whether you're a cancer survivor, supporting a loved one, or facing your own life challenges, Kerry's story offers hope, encouragement, and the reassurance that you are never alone. If this conversation touched your heart, please: - Like this video - Share your thoughts in the comments - Subscribe for more inspiring stories from Shrewsbury Media Connections Follow Kerry Postale on Facebook and Instagram, and pick up a copy of her memoir, Journey Through the C, to continue the journey.
11 Jun 2026
Episode 4 - Life After Cancer
In this fourth episode of Journey Through the C, host and cancer survivor Kerry Postale and co-host Joey Salmeron discuss one of the most overlooked parts of the cancer journey: life after treatment ends. While reaching remission is a major milestone, survivorship comes with its own challenges. Kerry opens up about the emotional transition from active treatment to survivorship, navigating fear of recurrence, survivor's guilt, healing, self-discovery, and learning to embrace a new normal. Together, they explore:
• What life feels like after cancer treatment ends
• The emotional realities of survivorship
• Survivor's guilt and healing after remission
• Rebuilding trust in your body
• Finding strength through challenges
• The importance of therapy, support systems, and self-care
• Creating a meaningful life after cancer.
Cancer may change your life, but it doesn't define your future. This heartfelt conversation offers hope, encouragement, and perspective for cancer survivors, caregivers, and anyone navigating a difficult chapter in life.
Learn more about Kerry's story and her book, Journey Through the C, available on Amazon.
Follow Kerry on Instagram: @kerry_postale
If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today.
13 May 2026
Episode 3: Turning Pain Into Purpose
What happens when pain becomes purpose? In this episode of Journey Through the C, Kerry Postale shares how journaling during cancer treatment eventually led to writing her memoir, Journey Through the C.
Together with co-host Joey Salmeron, Kerry opens up about the healing power of storytelling, the emotional challenges of reliving difficult memories, and why sharing vulnerable experiences can help others feel less alone.
Kerry discusses:
- How journaling helped her process cancer treatment
- Turning survivorship into purpose through writing
- The emotional reality of sharing personal struggles publicly
- Workplace challenges during chemotherapy
- The importance of advocacy, healing, and connection
- Why representation for young adult cancer survivors matters
This heartfelt conversation is about resilience, healing, and finding strength through storytelling. Whether you are a cancer survivor, caregiver, or someone supporting a loved one, this episode offers honesty, hope, and encouragement.
Learn more about Kerry’s memoir: Journey Through the C on Amazon
Follow Kerry on Instagram: @kerry_postale
If this episode resonated with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support the podcast and help spread awareness and hope.
24 Apr 2026
Episode 2 - The Parts People Don't See
In this second episode of Journey Through the C, Kerry Postale opens up about the emotional and mental challenges of navigating life with cancer—beyond what people can see on the outside. From fear of the unknown to feeling isolated despite support, Kerry shares her personal experience with honesty and vulnerability. Together with co-host Joey Salmeron, they explore topics like emotional exhaustion, self-advocacy, identity changes, and what true strength really looks like during and after cancer. If you or someone you love is going through a similar journey, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and hope. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The hidden emotional toll of cancer
- Why self-advocacy is so important
- How to cope with isolation and overwhelming thoughts
- Ways to find strength and small moments of hope
- How to support someone going through cancer
“Cancer isn’t just physical—it’s an emotional journey, too.”
19 Mar 2026
Episode 1 - The Moment Everything Changed
Welcome to Journey Through the C, a podcast about survivorship, healing, and hope.
In this powerful episode, Kerry Postale shares the moment that changed everything—her cancer diagnosis. From receiving the life-altering phone call to navigating the overwhelming emotions that followed, Kerry opens up about fear, grief, confusion, and the reality of facing the unknown.
Alongside her co-host Joey Salmeron, Kerry reflects on how her life shifted overnight—from losing her daily routines to redefining her identity and leaning on a support system of family, friends, and cancer communities. She also shares what helped her cope in those early days and the lessons she continues to carry with her today.
If you or someone you love is facing a diagnosis, this episode offers honest insight and heartfelt encouragement. Kerry closes with three powerful reminders for anyone newly diagnosed:
• You’re allowed to feel everything
• You don’t have to be strong all the time
• You are not alone
Kerry is a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor, diagnosed in October 2022 and in remission since May 2023. She is the author of Journey Through the C, a memoir centered on honesty, healing, and hope. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need it.
Follow Kerry on Instagram: @kerry_postale
Learn more about her book Journey Through the C on Amazon
Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations on healing, resilience, and hope.
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