In Episode 10 of Cocky & Humble, Sean Williams sits down with Erica Sukay for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, self-advocacy, and what happens when life changes without warning.

Athletic, strong, and active her entire life, Erica was hitting her stride in her mid-30s. Her career was going well, she had built a life in Chicago, and fitness and movement were a major part of who she was. Then, at 36 years old, she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, a moment that brought everything to an immediate stop.

Erica opens up about the reality of facing a diagnosis she never expected, the initial denial that came with it, and how her understanding of strength has evolved through an experience that demanded a completely different kind of resilience.

More importantly, Erica is sharing her story to create awareness. She and Sean discuss the importance of listening to your body, recognizing when something doesn’t feel right, understanding signs and symptoms, and being willing to advocate for yourself and your health.

This episode is about more than cancer. It’s about identity, strength, vulnerability, and learning just how resilient you can be when life puts you in circumstances you never would have chosen for yourself.

Erica’s story is a reminder to take your health seriously, ask questions, speak up for yourself, and never assume that being young, active, or healthy means you shouldn’t pay attention when your body is telling you something.

Since the taping of this episode, new data has highlighted an alarming shift in colorectal cancer trends, particularly among women. This makes Erica’s message about early awareness, recognizing symptoms, and advocating for your health more important than ever.