Clea Shearer | Cancer Is Complicated: Lessons, Setbacks, and Finding Purpose!

#878. Clea Shearer, co-founder of The Home Edit and breast cancer survivor, is back on the podcast for a deeply personal conversation you won’t forget. She opens up about the moments that tested her strength — including a recent implant scare that felt like starting over — and the realities of treatment, recovery, and the anxiety that comes after.

Clea shares how she navigated these challenges while raising her kids, how she found purpose in her journey, and the lessons she’s learned about listening to your body, advocating for yourself, and embracing life’s most difficult moments.

Her new book, Cancer Is Complicated: And Other Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned, is out today. Listen to this episode now to feel inspired — whether you’ve faced cancer or are just looking for a story of courage, hope, and perseverance, Clea’s journey will remind you to embrace life’s challenges and find meaning in the moments that matter most.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• 8:06 – Chemo vs. radiation: the difference and what they do to your body.
• 16:10 – How cancer changed the way Clea sees herself.
• 28:30 – High-functioning women miss the signs: Clea’s advice to slow down!
• 40:28 – The heartbreaking and powerful way Clea told her kids about her cancer.

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