Join Beth and Jess as they dive into one of the most emotionally complex parts of the breast cancer journey: how friendships change. In this candid conversation, the hosts explore why some relationships deepen while others fade after a cancer diagnosis.

Beth and Jess share personal stories about discovering which friends could handle the weight of cancer and which couldn't. They discuss the "Midwest nice" culture of keeping struggles private, the surprising people who stepped up (and those who didn't), and why emotional immaturity—not lack of caring—often explains why some friends disappear during hard times.

With their signature blend of honesty, humor, and heart, the hosts remind listeners that friendship changes aren't failures—they're opportunities for growth and finding your true people.

Perfect for anyone navigating relationships after trauma, loss, or major life changes.

Learn more or support Faith Through Fire at faiththroughfire.org

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Faith Through Fire
2. Thrivent Gateway Financial Group

Beth, Jess, and Jamie tackle one of the hardest parts of survivorship: looking in the mirror and recognizing the person staring back. This episode starts with a simple question—how do you feel about your body in one word?—and the answers reveal everything. "Accepting." "Strong." "Disappointed." From there, the conversation goes deep into the gap between who they were before cancer and who they are now.

They dive into the power of positive thinking—not the toxic "just be happy" kind, but the intentional practice of choosing gratitude and joy even when it's hard. The conversation explores how our minds and bodies work together, why negative self-talk can literally make us sick, and the delicate balance between acknowledging hard feelings and not letting them take root.

Tune in for a surprisingly honest discussion about what self-love even means when you can't separate it from how you look. This episode won't give you a five-step plan to love yourself. But it will make you feel less alone in the messy middle of trying.

Learn more or support Faith Through Fire at faiththroughfire.org

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Faith Through Fire
2. Thrivent Gateway Financial Group

New season. New Besties. New Topics.

When you're going through breast cancer treatment, finding voices that truly understand what you're experiencing can feel like discovering a lifeline. That's exactly what the Besties with Breasties podcast has been for so many patients and survivors—and this season, we're excited to introduce you to the new co-hosts who will be walking alongside you.

Beth Wilmes, founder of Faith Through Fire, with co-hosts Jess and Jamie, both young breast cancer survivors and moms, share their personal stories, discuss what inspired them to get involved with Faith Through Fire, and explore the dynamics of their friendship. The conversation covers everything from how they met at survivor retreats, to their different approaches, to life after cancer.

This season focuses on relationships after breast cancer, including topics like learning to love yourself again, dating post-cancer, and navigating life changes with partners and family.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or thriving in survivorship, this podcast offers community, laughter, and real conversations about life with and after breast cancer.

Learn more or support Faith Through Fire at faiththroughfire.org

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Faith Through Fire
2. Thrivent Gateway Financial Group