{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F26567657-40a5-408b-a9a6-a0e4713ada16","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Grief, Grace, and Keesha\u2019s Legacy: A Father\u2019s Journey with Bob Furniss","description":"In this deeply moving episode, Bob Furniss\u2014author, speaker, and founder of the Keesha Warrior Princess Foundation\u2014joins Sana to share the story behind his memoir On to Blue. Through the lens of his daughter Keesha\u2019s Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and her neurodivergent brilliance, Bob reflects on love, grief, early detection, and the lessons his daughter taught him about life, purpose, and resilience. Listeners will walk away with a raw and honest reminder: grief doesn\u2019t fade\u2014it transforms. This conversation is a powerful call to action, especially for families, fathers, and anyone supporting someone through illness.\n\nAbout the Guest:Bob Furniss is a renowned leader in the customer service industry with a legacy of over four decades. But it was his role as a father that transformed his life. After losing his daughter Keesha to breast cancer at 30, Bob channeled his grief into advocacy. His nonprofit, Keesha Warrior Princess, focuses on early detection for women under 45\u2014a group often overlooked in standard screenings. His memoir On to Blue is a heartfelt tribute to his daughter\u2019s strength, humor, and resilience.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nEarly detection of breast cancer in women under 45 is critical, yet under-discussed.\n\n\nNeurodivergence, once seen as a limitation, became Keesha\u2019s superpower during her treatment.\n\n\nGrief doesn\u2019t \u201cget better\u201d\u2014it evolves. It\u2019s okay to live with it and speak about it honestly.\n\n\nConversations around health, grief, and advocacy can create life-saving awareness.\n\n\n\nConnect with Bob Furniss:Visit www.warriorprincess.org to learn more about Keesha\u2019s legacy and access breast health resources. Bob is also active on social media and welcomes conversations around grief, advocacy, and healing.\nGet Bob's book on Amazon\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PM \u2013 Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!\u2022\u2060 YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\u2022\u2060 Instagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\u2022\u2060 Threads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\u2022\u2060 Facebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\u2022\u2060 LinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}