{"id":187,"date":"2026-08-13T16:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:45:03","slug":"jonesing-for-the-journey-podcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/jonesing-for-the-journey-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"JONESING FOR THE JOURNEY PODCAST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Real Life. Real Journeys. 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It&#039;s a reminder that while PSA is an important tool, it doesn&#039;t tell the whole story.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;If you&#039;re facing a prostate cancer diagnosis\\u2014or supporting someone who is\\u2014I hope this conversation encourages you to become an informed advocate for your own health. Because sometimes asking one more question can change everything.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\\ud83c\\udfa5 Prefer to watch?&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;br \\\/&gt;Watch the original video on the &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/o1VjjdztnVk\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferer\\&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jonesing For The Journey&lt;\\\/strong&gt; YouTube channel&lt;\\\/a&gt;.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Life. Real Journeys. 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It&#039;s about navigating disappointment, protecting what matters most, and learning that while cancer may change your plans, it doesn&#039;t have to steal your hope.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;ul&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Why we canceled our dream anniversary trip&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;The emotional impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;How cancer reshaped our retirement plans&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;What my wife and I learned through disappointment&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Finding purpose when life takes an unexpected detour&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\\\/ul&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Whether you&#039;re facing cancer, supporting someone you love, or grieving a dream that didn&#039;t unfold the way you expected, I hope this episode reminds you that hope can still be found\\u2014even when the destination changes.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\\ud83c\\udfa5 Prefer to watch?&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;br \\\/&gt;Watch the original video on the &lt;strong&gt;Jonesing For The Journey&lt;\\\/strong&gt; YouTube channel. &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/VdXGU3kJFKA\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferer\\&quot;&gt;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/VdXGU3kJFKA&lt;\\\/a&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Life. 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Real Journeys. Real Hope. <\/p>\n<p>Life doesn&#8217;t always follow the map we planned. <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Mike Jones, documenting my prostate cancer journey in real time while talking with patients, caregivers, doctors, and advocates. Together we explore the questions that lead to better decisions, stronger hope, and purpose through life&#8217;s unexpected detours. <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re facing cancer, supporting someone you love, or navigating a major life change, this podcast is for you. Because sometimes asking one more question changes everything.<\/p>\n<p>And so&#8230;the adventure continues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pp-podcast__content pod-content\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__single\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__player\"><div class=\"pp-player-episode\"><audio id=\"pp-podcast-5099-player\" preload=\"none\" class=\"pp-podcast-episode\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/s\/115789568\/podcast\/play\/125243567\/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-5%2F431237422-44100-2-75dc4d028e3fc.mp3\" \/><\/audio><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pod-content__episode episode-single\"><button class=\"episode-single__close\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Close Single Episode\"><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-x\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><div class=\"episode-single__wrapper\"><div class=\"episode-single__header\"><div class=\"episode-single__title\">After HOLEP Surgery, I Thought I Was Done \u2014 8 Years Later, Stage 4 Prostate Cancer<\/div><div class=\"episode-single__author\"><span class=\"byname\">by<\/span><span class=\"single-author\">Mike Jones<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"episode-single__description\"><p>After HOLEP surgery, I thought my prostate problems were behind me. For years, I believed that chapter was essentially closed.<\/p><p>Eight years later, I was facing Stage 4 prostate cancer.<\/p><p>In this episode of <strong>Jonesing For The Journey<\/strong>, I share what happened between those two moments, what I misunderstood about PSA and prostate health after HOLEP, and why my experience completely changed the way I think about follow-up care and asking questions.<\/p><p>This isn&#039;t about blaming a procedure or a doctor. HOLEP and prostate cancer are not the same thing. It&#039;s about what I wish I had understood\u2014and why I now believe we should never rely on a single number or assumption when it comes to our health.<\/p><p>If my experience encourages even one man to pay closer attention, understand his PSA trend, or ask one more question, sharing this story is worth it.<\/p><p><strong>Real Life. Real Journeys. Real Hope.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>And so\u2026the adventure continues.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/jftj-media-group-llc.kit.com\/f4cf46b906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\"><strong>Free Guide: Ask One More Question<\/strong><\/a><br \/>A patient-advocacy guide to help you prepare for important medical conversations:<\/p><p><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppjs__img-wrapper \"><div class=\"ppjs__img-btn-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ppjs__img-btn\" src=\"https:\/\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\/staging\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\/46451914\/46451914-1785348963749-12246f5bf093e.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 300px\" alt=\"After HOLEP Surgery, I Thought I Was Done \u2014 8 Years Later, Stage 4 Prostate Cancer\"><\/div><div><span class=\"ppjs__img-btn-style\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; padding-top: 100%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pod-content__list episode-list\"><div class=\"episode-list__filters\"><div 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