Episode 21: What to Expect with Chemo: My Journey, Faith, and Practical Tips

Thrive Through the Fire

In this episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I’m sharing one of the most personal parts of my story — what it’s really like to walk through chemotherapy. When I first heard the word “chemo,” I didn’t know what to expect. TV shows and stories painted one picture, but the reality was far more complex and personal.

I talk through my experience with Oxaliplatin, the side effects I never saw coming, and the practical things I wish I had known before I started treatment. More importantly, I share how my faith sustained me when my body was weak and my spirit was weary, along with the scriptures that carried me through the hardest days.

You’ll hear:

• What chemotherapy actually does and why the side effects happen
• My personal journey with Oxaliplatin and how I managed the unexpected
• The verses and biblical encouragement that gave me strength when I felt powerless
• Practical ways to prepare emotionally, physically, and spiritually for treatment
• Why you are never truly alone, even on the hardest days

My hope is that this episode equips you with tools, encouragement, and truth — whether you’re facing chemo yourself, walking alongside a loved one, or simply wanting to understand more deeply what this journey is like.

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with someone who needs hope today? And if you haven’t yet, subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes where we’ll continue to walk together through life’s fires with faith, hope, and grit.