# Part 2: Michael’s Road to Gratitude: Mental Health, Rare Disease Advocacy, and Life Beyond Survival

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Podcast: [Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sh-t-that-goes-on-in-our-heads-6035444)
Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Part 2, Michael Caprio returns to talk with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles about life after FAP surgery, rare disease advocacy, gratitude, family genetics, and rebuilding mental health beyond survival. This emotional conversation explores colorectal cancer awareness, chronic illness, patient advocacy, and how sharing your story can help others feel less alone.

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