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I've Got Guts! episodes

November 09What the Thrush?! Oral Thrush, Esophageal Candidiasis & Chronic Illness
What the thrush?! 😳 When a painful tongue and difficulty swallowing turn out to be more than just another chronic illness symptom, things get interesting!
This week on I've Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren get candid about their experiences with oral thrush and esophageal candidiasis, and why this common fungal infection isn't always as harmless as it seems.
In this episode, we're talking about:
What thrush is and why it happens
The connection between thrush, achalasia, and gastroparesis
How chemotherapy, dry mouth, and nutritional deficiencies may play a role
Why thrush keeps coming back and when to take it seriously
The importance of recognizing new symptoms and advocating for yourself
From frustrating infections to unexpected lessons in self-care, we're sharing the messy, painful, and sometimes hilarious reality of living with chronic illness.
Because sometimes, it's NOT just your chronic illness acting up! 💜
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44 min
November 02 Facing Death: Cancer, Fear & What It Really Means to Live
What happens when death stops being an abstract idea and becomes a very real possibility?
After Lauren's husband suffers a heart attack and Stef faces her own mortality through breast cancer, the two explore death, fear, gratitude, and what it truly means to live fully.
Inspired by The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, this honest conversation reveals two very different perspectives on mortality: finding meaning in life's ordinary moments versus navigating the fear, uncertainty, and grief that come with a life-threatening diagnosis.
Do we really need to make every moment count? Does facing death automatically make us appreciate life more? And why do we feel so much pressure to find a beautiful lesson in something terrifying?
From toxic positivity and anticipatory grief to hope, future dreams, and the freedom to simply be human, this episode challenges the idea that there's one right way to face death...or live life.
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42 min
October 26The Other Side of Illness: The Reality of Caregiving
What happens when someone you love gets sick, but you're expected to be the strong one?
In this emotional episode of I've Got Guts!, Stefanie sits down with Lauren, whose husband survived a heart attack, and Anthony, who's been navigating Stefanie's breast cancer journey alongside her.
Together, they explore the side of illness that rarely gets talked about: the caregivers.
In this episode, we talk about:
The emotional toll of caring for a loved one
Caregiver burnout, anxiety, and fear
How illness changes relationships
The invisible mental load of caregiving
Friendships, sacrifices, and support
Finding strength while struggling yourself
Raw, vulnerable, and honest, this conversation reminds us that caregivers are going through something too, and their stories deserve to be heard.
Because sometimes the person holding everything together needs someone to hold them, too. 💚
SUPPORT STEF & ANTHONY
Want to support Stef and Anthony as they navigate Stef's breast cancer journey? Every bit of love and support means the world!
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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45 min
October 19Same Mics. Different Women.
We're BACK! But the women behind the microphones aren't the same ones who started I've Got Guts! three years ago.
Life has thrown us some serious curveballs, and we're kicking off Season 3 with an honest, unfiltered conversation about everything that's changed.
In this episode:
Stef's triple-negative breast cancer journey, chemotherapy, and double mastectomy
Lauren's experiences with family health crises, caregiving, and chronic illness
The emotional toll of medical trauma and unexpected diagnoses
How illness changes relationships, priorities, and perspectives
What we've learned about strength, grief, and self-advocacy
Same friendship. Same humor. Same guts. Just two very different women with a whole lot more to say.
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
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53 min
August 31 IGG Extra 9
It’s our last IGG Extra of the summer! ☀️ Lauren and Stef are catching up on everything that’s happened over the last two weeks, and there’s a LOT to talk about.
In this episode:
• Stef officially finishes chemo! 🔔🎉 • What it feels like to finally say NO MORE CHEMO • Stef’s latest cancer treatment update and what comes next • Lauren and Connor’s summer adventures • What we’re watching 📺 • What we’re reading 📚 • And, as always, plenty of tangents, laughs, and real-life chaos along the way
Grab your coffee and hang out with us for one last summer catch-up before we head into fall. 💛
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
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26 min
August 17 IGG Extra 8
Stef and Lauren are back with another I’ve Got Guts! Extra and, for once, Stef’s update is refreshingly uneventful. Since the last check-in, she’s managed to stay out of the hospital…a major win during cancer treatment, even if it doesn’t exactly make for riveting podcast content.
Lauren also shares an important update from her family before the girls catch up on some of the lighter things getting them through life lately: what they’re reading, what they’re watching, and what’s worth adding to your own list.
It’s a little cancer update, a little real life, and plenty of the usual Stef-and-Lauren banter.
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
Sponsor: Cozy Earth has our hearts. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are ultra-soft luxury comfort. Get 21 percent off with code IGG at CozyEarth.com, plus free shipping over 50 dollars, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.
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32 min
August 03 IGG Extra 7
We're back with another IGG Extra! In this episode, Lauren and Stef catch you up on everything that's happened over the past few days.
Stef shares an honest update on life during chemo, including another unexpected hospital visit and how she's been navigating treatment. Lauren fills us in on her family's summer adventures and all the fun they've been packing into the season.
We also chat about what we're currently reading, watching, and loving lately before wrapping up another candid conversation with friends.
Thanks for spending some time with us, we're so grateful you're here!
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
Sponsor: Cozy Earth has our hearts. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are ultra-soft luxury comfort. Get 21 percent off with code IGG at CozyEarth.com, plus free shipping over 50 dollars, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.
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19 min
July 20 IGG Extra 6
In this week's IGG Extra, Stef and Lauren are catching everyone up on the last couple of weeks! They celebrate Stef's birthday, Lauren and Sean's anniversary, and Stef and Anthony's anniversary, while reflecting on finding joy in the little moments.
They also chat about tapping into their creativity this summer...Lauren through writing healing notes and Stef through cooking on the Blackstone and beginning to write a book. Plus, they're sharing what they've been watching, reading, and loving lately. It's a fun, cozy catch-up filled with laughs, life updates, and a little inspiration along the way.
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
Sign up for Lauren's healing notes here: https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/laurenshealingnotes
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30 min
July 06 IGG Extra 5
Welcome to the first IGG Extra of Summer 2026! ☀️
This week, Stef and Lauren are kicking off summer in two very different ways. Stef shares the story of her unexpected hospital stay after chemotherapy, what led to her admission, what neutropenia actually is, and how she's navigating cancer treatment one day at a time. Meanwhile, Lauren takes us along on a memorable Canadian adventure with her mom and aunt, filled with laughs, sightseeing, and family memories.
As always, we wrap things up by chatting about what we're currently loving...from the books we're reading and whether they're worth the hype, to the TV shows keeping us entertained this summer.
Whether you're here for the life updates, honest conversations about breast cancer, friendship, chronic illness, or just want to hang out with us for a while, we're so glad you're here.
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and spend a little time with us for our first IGG Extra of the summer. 💛
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
Sponsor: Cozy Earth has our hearts. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are ultra-soft luxury comfort. Get 21 percent off with code IGG at CozyEarth.com, plus free shipping over 50 dollars, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.
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40 min
June 22 Season 2 Wrap-Up: Healing Through Chronic Illness, Cancer, Infertility & Grief | Biggest Lessons We Learned
In our season two finale, we're reflecting on the biggest lessons we've learned while navigating chronic illness, infertility, grief, achalasia, and breast cancer. We discuss why healing isn't linear, how joy and grief can coexist, and why you don't have to wait until everything is fixed to fully live.
Together, we discuss:
• Chronic illness, cancer, infertility, and grief • Boundaries, happiness, and emotional healing • Medical advocacy and holistic healing • Why joy and grief can coexist • Living fully, even in hard seasons • What we're looking forward to in season 3
We're not going anywhere, though! Join us all summer long for IGG Extras every other week, where we'll be sharing health updates, books, shows, life adventures, and whatever else we're loving before season 3 returns this fall. 💛
You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2
Sponsor: Cozy Earth has our hearts. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are ultra-soft luxury comfort. Get 21 percent off with code IGG at CozyEarth.com, plus free shipping over 50 dollars, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.
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28 min

About I've Got Guts!

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Welcome to I’ve Got Guts! A podcast about living, surviving, and thriving with chronic illness. Hosted by Stefanie and Lauren, two friends who understand that navigating life with chronic health…