Josh Vintner-Jackson | Choosing Life Every Day

About this episode

Josh Vintner-Jackson shares his inspiring journey living with stage 4 colorectal cancer and the importance of resilience and community.

In this inspiring episode, Hayley sits down with Josh Vintner-Jackson, a young adult living with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Diagnosed at just 29 years old while living in Austin, Texas, Josh shares his unexpected cancer journey—from emergency surgery during the COVID pandemic to years of treatment, recurrence, and ongoing challenges. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, more than 40 rounds of chemotherapy, and countless hospital stays, Josh has remained committed to living fully. He opens up about the mindset shifts, daily habits, and resilience practices that have helped him navigate uncertainty, maintain hope, and keep moving forward through adversity. Josh also discusses the importance of connection for young adults facing cancer and shares how his experience led him to create Chat Cancer, a support community designed to help younger cancer patients find understanding, encouragement, and camaraderie from others who truly "get it." This conversation is a powerful reminder that while we can't always control what happens to us, we can choose how we respond—and continue finding purpose, meaning, and joy along the way. Where Josh can be reached: Linkedin…

People in this episode

Host: Hayley Dubin

Guest: Josh Vintner-Jackson

Topics covered

• cancer journey
• resilience
• mindset shifts
• support community
• young adults
• health challenges

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• chemotherapy
• mindset
• support
• young adults
• resilience practices
• Chat Cancer

Sponsors

thekarlfeldtcent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chat Cancer, The Cancer Liberation Project

Places: Austin, Texas

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