What does it mean to truly live when faced with a terminal diagnosis? In this powerful episode, Dr. Wendy Slattery shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a North Dakota farm in the 1950s to becoming a top infectious disease doctor—only to have her career cut short by a cancer diagnosis. Joined by her daughter Jenny, Wendy reveals how she turned to storytelling as a way to leave a legacy, rediscover faith, and embrace the unseen world.

With courage and humor, Wendy reflects on:
 ✨ The pivotal moment at age 12 when she realized she wasn’t alone in the universe
 💪 How she defied societal expectations to enter medical school at 38
 📖 The power of storytelling in transforming grief into meaning
 🩺 Facing relapse, a cutting-edge treatment, and the difference between healing and cure
 🧠 The unseen wisdom of those society often overlooks—including her autistic sister

This episode is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the extraordinary ways life unfolds when we embrace the unknown.

About Dr. Wendy Slattery:

Dr. Wendy Slattery is an infectious disease physician, author, and storyteller whose journey through illness and self-discovery is captured in her book The Edge of the Unseen World: A Doctor’s Journey from the Imaginary to the Impossible. Her story has inspired many, showing that even in the face of adversity, we can find purpose and beauty.

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