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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.
📖 Get Wendy’s Book: The Edge of the Unseen World on Amazon
🎥 Watch Wendy’s Mini-Documentary: www.wendyslattery.com
📌 Follow Wendy: Website | [Instagram] | [Facebook]
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.
🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work.
What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?
Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.
Register now at Conference.IANDS.org
Support the show
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
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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.
📖 Get Wendy’s Book: The Edge of the Unseen World on Amazon
🎥 Watch Wendy’s Mini-Documentary: www.wendyslattery.com
📌 Follow Wendy: Website | [Instagram] | [Facebook]
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.
🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work.
What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?
Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.
Register now at Conference.IANDS.org
Support the show
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support
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