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

Listen to this episode from Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe on Spotify. #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.If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Booking.com: Booking dot YEAH! Find exactly what you’re booking for. Book today on the site or in the app.Paka: To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to GO.PAKAAPPAREL.COM/OTV and use my code OTV. Better Help: Off the vine listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/vineReal Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/vine.Quince: Go to QUINCE.com/vine for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at Audible.com/vine.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.