Time to Compete Podcast

What happens when cancer interrupts the life you’re just beginning to build—and finishing treatment doesn’t mean everything feels okay?

In this episode of Time to Compete, 20-year-old survivor Sophie shares her experience with stage two Hodgkin’s lymphoma while navigating college, friendships, and her dreams of becoming a nurse. From discovering her diagnosis through an online patient portal to making a long-awaited trip to Europe during chemotherapy, she reflects on the moments that shook her sense of self and those that helped her stay connected to life.

Together, we explore asking for help, accepting support, and the complicated emotions that follow ringing the bell. Sophie offers an honest reminder: gratitude and grief can coexist, healing takes time, and you don’t have to stay positive to keep moving forward.

The Time to Compete: The Podcast raises awareness and builds connection for young adults ages 18–29 facing cancer. Through honest conversations with patients and informative interviews with medical professionals, we share personal stories, helpful education, and moments of hope—helping patients feel understood, supported, and less alone.