Clea Shearer on Her Life-Changing Journey with Breast Cancer
“I did not know that I would have more good days than bad days… there’s a lot of joy that can be experienced even in the darkest times of your life.” —Clea Shearer
We’re grateful to share an inspiring Life Above the Noise with Maria episode, where Home Edit Star Clea Shearer joins Maria to talk about her life-changing journey with breast cancer, and the touching wisdom she’s passing along for anyone living with cancer or loving someone with the disease.
As they dive into Cancer Is Complicated, her brand-new book from The Open Field, Clea opens her heart about how her diagnosis reshaped her identity, deepened her relationships, and taught her that even in the darkest moments, light still finds a way in.
We want to note that since this conversation was recorded this summer, Clea has continued to be fully transparent about her battle with breast cancer, and she recently made the difficult decision to cancel her book tour and focus on her healing after going through three surgeries in four weeks. We’re sending her love and support, and we’re in awe of her bravery as she moves humanity forward with her story.
Timestamps:
- 00:00: Introducing “Life Above the Noise with Maria” featuring Clea Shearer
- 00:15: Reading the “Cancer Is Complicated” Prologue
- 01:13: How Cancer Reshaped Clea’s Identity
- 02:44: Helping Others Through Shared Experience
- 03:07: Writing the Book: A Companion for Cancer Patients
- 04:41: A New Kind of Recognition and Connection with the Cancer Community
- 07:50: Sharing the Honest and Nuanced Realities of Cancer
- 09:55: Managing Setbacks and Finding Perseverance
- 13:11: Learning to Release Control
- 17:28: Young Women and Breast Cancer
- 22:13: Understanding the Journey of Different Age Groups
- 23:02: The Importance of Early Detection
- 23:41: What Clea Wants Her Generation to Know
- 26:19: The Power of Speaking Out and Sharing Your Story
- 28:12: Prioritizing Health Over Everything
- 29:20: How to Ask for Help and Why It’s Critical
- 32:45: The Role of Family Support During Treatment
- 39:22: Talking to Children About Cancer
- 43:41: Unexpected Lessons Learned Since Her Diagnosis
- 45:42: Clea’s Hopes for Her New Book's Impact
P.S. Stay tuned for an exclusive “Be Lit” excerpt from Cancer Is Complicated coming soon on Tuesday, September 23rd!
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