What happens when your ex becomes your biggest source of support during your darkest hour?

Gina Lamanna, breast cancer survivor and founder of The Fondle Project, shares her deeply personal journey through illness, divorce, healing, and rediscovering confidence. Joined by her ex-husband Steven Binder, the pair reflect on co-parenting through cancer and the surprising strength of their evolving relationship. From diagnosis, support systems, and redefining family, they open up about how love, respect, and humor helped them navigate the unimaginable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Co-parenting through crisis: How Steven supported Gina emotionally, logistically, and medically—despite being in the middle of a divorce.
• The ripple effect of illness: Why checking in on caregivers and partners is as vital as supporting the patient.
• Building something from the ashes: How Gina transformed her experience into a mission to help others through The Fondle Project.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(01:25) Gina's diagnosis and initial reactions

(02:06) Navigating health insurance and divorce

(03:06) Breaking the news and emotional impact

(04:23) Gina's medical journey and support system

(05:40) Steven's role and emotional support

(06:42) Co-parenting through cancer

(10:20) Impact on children and family dynamics

(20:20) Reflections on co-parenting and divorce

(25:49) Supporting partners during cancer

Resources:

• Connect with Gina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginalamanna/ 
• Connect with The Fondle Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefondleproject 
• The Fondle Project’s official website: https://thefondleproject.org/ 
• Listen to part 1 of this conversation in our previous episode with Gina: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-confidence-comeback-gina-lamanna-on-healing/id1821209526?i=1000723856203 
• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-binder-8269515/ 
• Connect with Amri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amri-kibbler-71333b15/ 
• Connect with The Space Between on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespacebetween_cancer.family 
• Connect with Amri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrikibbler/
• Amri’s official website: https://www.amrikibbler.com/ 
• Check out S.E.A. Waves of Support Healing Selenite Bracelets: https://seawavesofsupport.com