A Rare Brain Cancer Took Her Husband But It Gave Her Something Even Deeper
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Heidi Rose, a woman whose story will move you, stretch you, and break you open in all the ways that matter. Heidi lost her husband, Jason, to brain cancer, and the journey there was anything but simple. She opens up about the heartbreaking transformation she witnessed as cancer took over, not just his body, but parts of their shared life. We talk about the night he passed, how their children processed it, and what it means to grieve, rebuild, and keep living.But this conversation goes deeper than loss. Heidi speaks about her healing through trauma, through childhood abuse, and through unconventional paths like EMDR, Al-Anon, and plant medicine. She talks about finding her voice, regaining peace, and learning that real love sometimes means letting go.This episode is for anyone who's walked through pain they never thought they'd survive. It's for those navigating grief, complex family dynamics, or simply trying to find meaning when life doesn’t go to plan.You’ll walk away from this episode changed. I know I did.Heidi, thank you for your honesty. Thank you for letting us in.This is grief. This is healing. This is the Roller Coaster.Key Moments:0:00 The Moment Jason Took His Last Breath5:22 Who Jason Was Before Cancer9:03 When Personality Changes Mask Something Deeper12:28 "I Have a Brain Tumor" And the Immediate Intuition16:00 The Surgery That Changed Everything22:00 The Letter That Confirmed He Was Terminal24:20 Hospice, Letting Go, and the Death Rattle33:01 Life Before and After Loss39:44 A Chance Encounter at the Gym43:31 Growing Up in Abuse & Becoming a Peacemaker47:02 Healing Through a 12-Step Program53:34 The Frog Showed Me SomethingGuest Info:IG: @heidicamillerose (https://www.instagram.com/heidicamillerose/)-Where to find Tyler Hall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/ Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/