Bob is a retired pediatrician with prostate cancer who has seen diagnosis and treatment procedures change dramatically over the decades. His devotion to his family and his deep understanding of the medical world open up a fascinating conversation with Cody around the themes of living well, facing difficult realities, and the importance of caring for one another.

>>Theme Music by Michael Shynes, "The Other Side"<<

Music featured in this week's episode:

Backward Days "So Clear"

The Talbott Brothers "Family"

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra "Flower Duet Lakmé"

Between each episode, Cody offers a brief reflection on the themes he discussed with his guest the week before.

In this reflection, Cody reflects on his conversation with last week's guest, Denise, and the beautiful, little parts of life that make it worth living.

We also share a lovely remembrance of a good friends' grandmother, who figured prominently in Cody's youth.

Denise says she doesn't see herself as brave. In her eyes, she's simply facing her cancer diagnosis directly and doing what she has to do.

It's a special kind of courage, accepting the difficult things as they are and doing whatever you can in the name of what's most important, which for Denise means being here as long as she can be for her family.

But her point still stands—is that brave, simply human, or both?

>>Theme Music by Michael Shynes, "The Other Side"<<

Music featured in this week's episode:

Low Light "Never Lost"

Chris Mason "Love Is More Than a Feeling"

Louis Island "A Little Longer"