The conversations of three friends, united by work and held together by mutual care and support. Join Jodi's Journey (sequel to her book) as she moves through the challenges of a cancer diagnosis; the conversation is frank and honest while also being caring and supportive. The voices explore the real pain and fear of cancer, the strength of faith, friendship, hope and optimism that shines even in life’s darkest hours. Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, or simply someone in need of inspiration, this conversation will remind you, even when the road is hard, hope is harder to break.
SEASON 2 - Special Episode 2 - The Hidden Weight Beneath the Surface Continued
Jodi goes deeper into the role of faith, compassion, and resilience in her journey.
She reminds us that while we may not choose the struggles we carry, we can choose how we carry them — and we don't have to let our struggles rule our lives.
11 Sept 2026
SEASON 2 - Special Episode 1 - The Hidden Weight Beneath the Surface
Kind Hearts, Strong Souls - Now you can see the courage behind the stories!
In this deeply honest episode of Kind Hearts, Strong Souls, Jodi takes us beneath the surface and talks about the hidden weights and burdens she has carried throughout her life — the fears, insecurities, emotional pain, physical pain, and the pressure of always being the person who “has it all together.”
But this isn't a story about giving in to those burdens.
Jodi talks about how cancer changed her understanding of strength — that strength isn't about carrying everything alone. Sometimes, strength is having the courage to set something down. Sometimes, it's asking for help and allowing the people who love you to carry a piece of the load.
And through it all, Jodi continues to choose her smile.
Her faith, prayer, journaling, crocheting, family, friends, and her incredible tribe help her keep moving forward.
This episode is a reminder that we never really know what someone is carrying behind the smile — and that sometimes the strongest thing we can do is admit that the backpack is heavy and let someone help us carry it.
Because courage isn't always about carrying the weight. Sometimes, courage is knowing what to put down.
18 Aug 2026
SEASON 2 - Episode 4 - Princess Warrior Update
Our Princess Warrior has faced cancer head-on.
Now she's facing another battle—and she's taking us along for the journey.
9 Jul 2026
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Finding Strength After Goodbye
Sometimes the strongest people are the ones who never asked to be strong.
In this heartfelt episode of Kind Hearts, Strong Souls, Jodi welcomes one of her dearest friends, Bridget, to share a deeply personal story of love, caregiving, grief, and healing. Bridget reflects on the remarkable life she shared with her husband, Andy, their journey through cancer, and the unimaginable day she lost him.
More importantly, she shares what came next.
With honesty, grace, and compassion, Bridget reminds us that while grief changes us forever, it can also reveal a strength we never knew we possessed. Her story is one of enduring love, lifelong friendship, and discovering that surviving the unimaginable makes us stronger than we ever believed possible.
Whether you're a caregiver, a cancer survivor, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply walking beside someone who is hurting, Bridget's story is a beautiful reminder that hope can still be found after heartbreak.
26 Jun 2026
Season2 Episode 2 - Princess Warrior: Living, Loving, and Never Giving Up
What does it mean to be both a princess and a warrior?
In this deeply personal conversation, Jodi shares how faith, humor, love, and determination have helped her face Stage 4 cancer with extraordinary courage.
23 Apr 2026
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Full Circle: Teacher, Student, Storytellers
Some people come into your life for a season… and some come back in ways you never could have imagined.
Today’s guest was once Jodi's teacher — and years later became co-author, helping tell her story of her life in the middle of my cancer journey.
He’s an author, journalist, teacher, and storyteller — but more than that, he’s someone who truly listened.
We are so grateful to welcome James DeFilippi.
This episode explores how a high school connection turned into a powerful collaboration, capturing a journey through cancer with honesty, heart, and helping others.
More than writing a book, this conversation is about trust, perspective, inspiration, and what happens when life brings people back together for a greater purpose.
Jamie Lynn's Book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Jaime-Lynns-Book-Jaime-Lynn-Taylor-Danner/dp/152105309X
James DeFilippi podcast link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJMXD8GdExE&list=PLS_Il32VC9hmQynTyRkmNzEwJwEcxjfTH
6 Apr 2026
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Living Three Months at a Time
In the Season 1 finale of Kind Hearts, Strong Souls, Jodi shares what it really feels like to live life three months at a time.
Four years into her journey to Boston's Dana Faber (4x a year), scans have become a rhythm - and so has the anxiety that comes with them. The sleepless nights, the waiting, the constant "what ifs." Jodi opens up about "scanxiety" and the emotional toll of living between results, where peace can feel just out of reach..
The waiting is the hardest part..
Every three months, Jodi holds her breath
Worry is a thief of life and Jodi still battles it
7 Mar 2026
Episode 9 - The Caregiver
In Episode 9, Jodi turns the spotlight on the person who walks every step of the cancer journey beside the patient — the caregiver, aka as Steven, her husband!!
You will hear how he advocates, protects, encourages, and sometimes is the only steady ground in the middle of the storm.
This episode honors the people who sit in waiting rooms, ask the hard questions, hold the fear, and still show up every day with love.
Being a caregiver means everything!! Carrying hope when the person you love is too tired to hold it.
5 Feb 2026
Episode 8 - Attitudes are Everything with Guest Star Ron Kitchen
Face the hard stuff, but never stop living. In this Episode, Jodi sits down with Ron — a guest whose outlook on life mirrors her own.
Ron and Jodi share what it looks like to live fully — not after hardship, but right in the middle of it.
If you’ve ever wondered how some people stay positive without pretending things are easy, this episode is for you.
26 Jan 2026
Episode 7 - In Charge of my Attitude
Episode 7 is an honest conversation about staying positive when life keeps taking — your health, your job, your sense of control.
This episode explores resilience not as constant optimism, but as the decision to keep going through fear, pain, and uncertainty.
With faith, humor, community, and love, Jodi shows how strength is built on the hardest days — not the easy ones.
14 Jan 2026
Episode 6 - Our First Guest Star - Jodi's Surgeon - Dr. Conor O'Neill - University of Vermont Medical Surgical Oncologist
What does Stage 4 GIST really look like from the operating room?
This episode takes you inside the surgeries that changed Jodi’s life — through the eyes of her surgeon.
When skill, science, and humanity meet: a conversation with the surgeon who never gave up.
Behind every major cancer surgery is a doctor carrying enormous responsibility — and hope.
It’s not just about medicine. It’s about partnership, perseverance, and the moments that stay with a surgeon long after the surgery ends.
2 Jan 2026
Episode 5 - What a beautiful thing it is to have someone love you through the storm!
This episode honors the spouses who become caregivers, advocates, protectors, and quiet superheroes when cancer changes everything.
A cancer diagnosis can feel like the loneliest place on earth. For Jodi, Steven makes sure she’s never there alone — not once.
In the middle of fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion, Steven shows up again and again — proof that real love doesn’t run when things get hard.
Jodi can’t imagine surviving Stage 4 GIST without Steven by her side — advocating, comforting, fighting, and loving her through every moment.
3 Dec 2025
Episode 4 - Meaningful Friendships
Stage IV Cancer doesn’t stop Jodi’s fight… but she doesn’t fight it alone.
While Cancer can be isolating, Jodi tells us that her meaningful friendships help restore her soul.
Her friendships are so meaningful and important that they become Jodi's lifeline.
A diagnosis can change everything; especially how much we need each other.
https://tinyurl.com/JodisJournal
8 Nov 2025
Episode 3 - Jodi's Fight with Cancer 24/7
In Episode 3 we discuss Jodi's constant, daily effort to stay on top of treatments, therapy and costs of fighting her disease
It's a FULL TIME JOB to manage 24 pills a day; many of these pills are needed to help with (not pleasant) chemo side effects
Immunization management is critical to her success
Interesting to learn the costs and insurance coverage of treatments
27 Oct 2025
Episode 2 - Treatable Cancer vs. Curable
We discuss Jodi's type of cancer and the differences between treatable vs curable
How do we navigate the various terms that come our way when we face health challenges
We will talk about the differences between palliative care and hospice care
www.liferaftgroup.org
10 Oct 2025
Episode 1 - Life Changes With No Warning No Matter How Prepared You Are
How do you respond when the unexpected comes your way?
What would you do if you were diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer?
What do you do when everything seems to be going wrong?
Jodi's Journey - Living with Cancer Paperback Book on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/JODIS-JOURNEY-LIVING-JODI-BACHAND/dp/B09YDD13KS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IW3KZQ218RPL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zaTP5fMVHk4EoBDTQHdFSBCe7i3g0J5JLXrIl8K99SP456e-DhWjovuTbFM2h0vdtRQVN28Yq08355eVsc12hZYGCiU2IFka5IwBemEIYmvqeRBX4idcMplQ0gwcvOykWFIlo2EysF7Vcov9BKEII_hp4EZGtUaTLhSuxLxjPcKkRGFea5w-J1qKnhHGktGw2IKdcKmRvg6HI8bXsyAzmxJX0gS6YDKZICGFVZoeyrg.CAw_HwH8ZkLe0z0MQQsZ_G16QbOFkioJwBPsXILriFY&dib_tag=se&keywords=jodi%27s+journey+book&qid=1760445015&sprefix=jodi%27s+journey+book%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1
University of Vermont Medical Hematology and Oncology
https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/departments-and-programs/hematology-and-oncology
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