Vault: Ms. Peach Update

Summary

---

The Bert Show: Vault – Ms. Peach Update

Release Date: November 5, 2025
Podcast Host: (likely Bart, occasional co-hosts)
Featured Guest: Ms. Peach

---

Episode Overview

This heartfelt episode of The Bert Show revisits a listener favorite, Ms. Peach, whose compelling story of survival, hope, and recovery left a profound impression on both listeners and studio guests a year and a half ago. Originally diagnosed with terminal lupus and cirrhosis—and given only six months to live—Ms. Peach received a life-changing act of generosity from comedian Jay Mohr, who offered to pay for her home healthcare. This update dives into her miraculous turnaround, the importance of positivity, and the power of community support.

---

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Recap: Ms. Peach’s Original Story

• Background: About 18 months ago, Ms. Peach called the show during a guest appearance by Jay Mohr.
• Diagnosis: Ms. Peach was terminally ill, given just six months to live due to lupus and cirrhosis.
• Jay Mohr’s Support: Touched by her story, Jay pledged to cover her home healthcare, which cost over $10,000/month.

  “He said he was gonna pay for all of her home healthcare, which was well over $10,000 a month." — Co-host (01:59)

2. Check-in with Ms. Peach

• Unexpected Recovery: Ms. Peach defied all odds and outlived her prognosis.

  “It's extremely rare to outlive hospice.” — Ms. Peach (04:07)

• End of Hospice Care: She improved so much that hospice ended her services; at that point, she and Jay agreed she no longer required his financial help.
• Continued Connection: Ms. Peach and Jay Mohr still exchange emails monthly, maintaining their supportive relationship.

  “Still email him about once or twice a month and get emails from him.” — Ms. Peach (03:18)

3. On Miracles and Recovery

• Attributing Her Survival: Ms. Peach credits her improvement to the stability that home care provided, reducing her stress and giving her energy to heal.

  “I really think that is just miraculous. I think a lot of it had to do with a chance to heal. And that's what Jay gave me the opportunity to do…” — Ms. Peach (04:26)

• Mental Health’s Impact: She notes how being relieved of daily anxieties about her basic needs significantly improved her well-being.

  “Worry and negative feelings like that have so much to do with recovery…” — Ms. Peach (04:36)

4. Life Today

• No Ongoing Medical Care: Ms. Peach hasn’t seen a doctor for eight months and is off all medication except for mental health.

  “I'm driving again. I can take care of myself. I go shopping for myself. I bathe myself. I do the cooking, cleaning, everything.” — Ms. Peach (05:56)

• Newfound Vitality: She’s regained independence—driving, shopping, housework, and walking a mile every day.

5. The Nature of Miracles & Skepticism

• For Cynics: Ms. Peach responds directly to those skeptical of her recovery:

  “So look at me. And people that knew me a year and a half ago and know me today… they see me every day… saw me in a wheelchair... Now today, I can move. I walk a mile every day.” — Ms. Peach (07:02–07:43)

• Living in the Present: She emphasizes focusing on the present moment, not worrying about future relapse.

  “Today I'm healthy and I'm happy, and that's all that matters to me.” — Ms. Peach (06:30)

6. Setbacks and Attitude Shifts

• Recent Health Scare: Ms. Peach recounts suffering a heart attack and several mini strokes last fall.

  “I had nine trans ischemic attacks and a cardio myocardial infarction back in September of last year.” — Ms. Peach (08:28)

• Turning Point: Despite that, she bounced back and credits part of her recovery to anger at doctors' repeated terminal prognoses.

  “I told him, I said, don't you ever say that to me again. I will tell you when I'm going to die.” — Ms. Peach (09:05)

7. Advice for Others Facing Illness

• Mental Outlook: Ms. Peach urges listeners not to let illness define them, emphasizing the importance of living fully each day and maintaining a positive mindset.

  “My illness had engulfed me emotionally and mentally to the point that's all that I was living—my illness instead of living my life. And I had to quit doing that.” — Ms. Peach (09:31)

• Realism and Hope: While acknowledging you can’t “think” yourself out of every illness, she encourages everyone to “live the very best that you can live every single day.” (10:11)

8. Community Support

• Listener Impact: The show shares that Ms. Peach has touched countless listeners; she, in turn, credits their prayers and energy for helping her heal.

  “There were so many prayers and so many positive thoughts and everybody pulling together... that pushed for me to get better.” — Ms. Peach (11:00)

9. Epilogue: Daily Life and Gratitude

• Daily Routine: Ms. Peach is up by 6am and active until late—thrilled to be living life again.

  “Every morning six o' clock I hit the floor and I'm usually up till one or two o' clock in the morning. So I'm doing good.” — Ms. Peach (11:55)

• Ongoing Connection: She remains a dedicated daily listener and sends her love to the entire Bert Show crew.

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Recovery:

  “Can you spell miracle? ... I really think that is just miraculous.” — Ms. Peach (04:24)

• On Letting Go of Worry:

  “Worry and negative feelings like that have so much to do with recovery...” — Ms. Peach (04:36)

• Addressing Skepticism:

  “So look at me... Now today, I walk a mile every day.” — Ms. Peach (07:02) “You know what? I don't care if it's earwax that caused it. I don't care. It happened, and it's happening today." — Ms. Peach (07:53)

• On Living for Today:

  “All I have is today. And you know how I believe that. … If tomorrow I get up and I'm sick, then I'll deal with that tomorrow, but today is what I have.” — Ms. Peach (07:57)

• Advice for Listeners:

  “Living the very best that you can live every single day is the best that you can do.” — Ms. Peach (10:11)

• On Community Support:

  “There were so many prayers and so many positive thoughts and everybody pulling together... that pushed for me to get better.” — Ms. Peach (11:00)

---

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:44] – Introduction & Recap of Ms. Peach’s Story
• [02:27] – Ms. Peach Joins the Call (Start of Interview)
• [03:15] – Confirmation of Jay Mohr’s Support
• [04:03] – Outliving Hospice & Reflection on Recovery
• [05:56] – Ms. Peach Describes Her New Life
• [07:02] – Responding to Skeptics
• [08:28] – Last Major Health Struggle and Turning Point
• [09:31] – Advice for Others Facing Terminal Illness
• [11:00] – Community Impact & Listener Involvement
• [11:55] – Ms. Peach's Daily Routine & Closing Words

---

Summary

This episode is a celebration of Ms. Peach’s resilience and positivity, reflecting on the impact that compassion can have—whether from a celebrity, a radio show community, or one's own mindset. Grounded, funny, and open-hearted, Ms. Peach’s perspective offers hope and encouragement to anyone facing hardship.
If you’re looking for a powerful real-life example of surviving against all odds—and finding gratitude every single day—this episode delivers.

---

Transcript

[Scott Hanson]

I'm Scott Hanson, host of NFL Red Zone. Lowe's Nose Sundays are for football. That's why we're here to help you get your next DIY project done. Even when the clock isn't on your side. Whether that's a new Filtreat filter or Bosch and Cobalt power tools, Lowe's has everything you need to feel like the MVP of diy. So get it done and earn your Sunday Shop now in store and online. Lowe's official partner of the NFL.

[Hers Brand Spokesperson]

So the other day I was in this group chat. Of course the topic turned to weight loss medications because it kind of seems like everybody's on one. One friend is already on one, another is researching every option on Tick Tock and someone else was like, I don't even know where to start. It feels like everybody is talking about it right now, but nobody really knows if it's right for them. That's why hers can be a great option for you because they take all the confusion out of it. You connect with a real medical provider who helps you figure out what's actually best for your body and your goals without the guesswork. If it's prescribed, you'll get medication as a part of a doct developed weight loss program with ongoing check ins, dosage adjustments and 24. 7 online support. They've got affordable options from oral medication kits to GLP1 injectables starting at $69 a month. So if you've been trying to figure out what works for you, it might be time to check out hers. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, hers has you covered. Visit for hers.comb to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you that's f o r h e r s.comb for hers.comb weight loss by hers is not available everywhere. Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness or quality by the fda. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Hey the Bird show so it's been a long time since we talked to Ms. Peach. It's been a really long time. And the last time we talked to her, Jay Moore was in studio. Ms. Peach called up, told him she was a huge fan and he was so touched by her story that he helped her out in a huge way.

[Co-host]

Yeah, he said he was gonna pay for all of her home healthcare, which was well over $10,000 a month. He was gonna pay for all this until she unfortunately passed away because she at that time, we thought was terminally ill.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

So let's get Peach on and get an update, find out what's been going.

[Ms. Peach]

Hello?

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Hey, Peachy.

[Ms. Peach]

Hey, darling.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

How you doing?

[Ms. Peach]

I'm doing great.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Good.

[Ms. Peach]

Slept real good last night.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Good. It's been a long time since we talked to you. In fact, the first time we talked to you was how long ago? Like a year and a half.

[Ms. Peach]

About that.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

About a year and a half, yeah. And at that time, the doctors had told you because of the lupus and the cirrhosis of the liver, that they had only given you how long to live at that point?

[Ms. Peach]

Six months.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Six months. So that's when we started talking to Peach. And that's when Jay Moore got into the equation.

[Ms. Peach]

Right.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And paid for the home care for you also.

[Ms. Peach]

Right.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

What you got going on over there? Some.

[Ms. Peach]

Hold on a minute. Yeah, they're weed eating out here.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Hold on.

[Ms. Peach]

Okay. This better?

[Host (possibly Bart)]

You good? Yeah, yeah, we can hear you now.

[Ms. Peach]

Okay.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

All right. So what happened with Jay Moore? Did he end up paying for nine months worth. Nine months worth of home care.

[Ms. Peach]

Right.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And he picked up the bill on everything. Totally, totally cool.

[Ms. Peach]

Yes. Very sweet, man. Still email him about once or twice a month and get emails from him.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

So you guys are still in contact with each other. Very, very cool for him to do that.

[Ms. Peach]

Yeah, it was. I mean, I think he probably helped to save my life.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Yeah. At what point did you have to call him or did he just finally go, you know what? Things are going to be okay here?

[Ms. Peach]

Well, when I came off of hospice, you know, hospice is an organization that takes care of terminally ill people. And once they decided that I had outlived hospice, then he thought, well, maybe she's going to be okay. And he. Then we talked about it, and we decided that I didn't. Maybe I didn't need his assistance anymore.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And it's like, I don't know much about hospice, but it's very rare to outlive hospice, right?

[Ms. Peach]

It's extremely rare to outlive hospice.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

So what. What do you think? I mean, we're talking about a year and a half ago, and they only give you a year. A year to live.

[Ms. Peach]

Six months.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Six months to live.

[Ms. Peach]

Right.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And you've proved them all wrong. So, I mean, what do you. What do you. What do you point to?

[Ms. Peach]

Can you spell miracle?

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Yeah.

[Ms. Peach]

I really think that is just miraculous. I think a lot of it had to do with a chance to heal. And that's what Jay gave me the opportunity to do by having people there to Help me. It gave me a chance to heal. It gave me a chance to regroup, to heal my body some. Because I was having to push myself so hard to take care of myself, to take care of things around the house. I didn't have to worry anymore because I knew things were going to be taken care of. And worry and negative feelings like that have so much to do with recovery, I think, and being able not to have to worry whether or not I was going to get a bath, not to have to worry whether my skin was going to break down, not to have to worry about whether the groceries were going to get bought that week or not. Not to have to worry whether or not I was going to have to sit there all day and get a drink of water. I think that made a big difference for me.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

So, like, what are the doctors saying now? Like, is this isn't the kind of thing that goes into remission or anything, right?

[Ms. Peach]

Yeah. I don't know, because I'm not seeing a doctor anymore.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

You're not seeing doctors at all?

[Ms. Peach]

No.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Like, when's the last time you went to go see a doctor?

[Ms. Peach]

Probably eight months ago. I'm not taking any medication except for my mental illness, and that's it.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And you don't feel bad?

[Ms. Peach]

No, not at all. I feel absolutely wonderful. I'm driving again. I can take care of myself. I go shopping for myself. I bathe myself. I do the cooking, cleaning, everything. And I'm grateful for it every day of my life, every breath I take. I'm so grateful to everybody and everything that has happened for me. Positive.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

So do you think this thing is still festering inside of your body, or do you think that, I mean, it's gone completely? Like, if you walked into a doctor's office, like, what would they say? Because, I mean, what you're talking about really is. It's unbelievable. It's a miracle.

[Ms. Peach]

Yeah, I think it's a miracle. I don't know. And I don't really care. I mean, I could wake up tomorrow and be just as sick as I was a year and a half ago. And that's okay, you know? That's what my fate in life is. And if it happens, then I'll deal with it when it happens. But today I'm healthy and I'm happy, and that's all that matters to me, okay?

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Now, I gotta be honest. They're gonna be like cynics, you know, and they're gonna go, okay, I don't believe in miracles. This can't be. So what do you Say to people that go, okay, no, no, no. This doesn't sound right.

[Ms. Peach]

So look at me. Look at me. And people that knew me a year and a half ago and know me today, they. You know, they see me every day. Like my mom and my sister and my friends that knew me a year and a half ago that said saw me having seizures. A year and a half ago that saw me in a wheelchair. I mean, you saw me in a wheelchair.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Mm.

[Ms. Peach]

You know, I couldn't walk, you know, without more than 10ft, without getting so short of breath I couldn't move. You know how I was a year and a half ago, Bart? You know, you saw me.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

I did.

[Ms. Peach]

And now today, I can move. I walk a mile every day. Every day.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

See, I'm like one. I see. I'm one of these guys that wants to believe, like, in faith and miracles and stuff like that. But there's another part of me that just always wants to see, like, scientific proof.

[Ms. Peach]

You know what? I don't care if it's earwax that caused it. I don't care.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Right?

[Ms. Peach]

I don't care. It happened, and it's happening today. And today is all I have. That's what, you know, I really believe that I live my life on that premise. All I have is today. And you know how I believe that. You know, we've talked about this many, many times. Today is all I have. And this is what I have today. If tomorrow I get up and I'm sick, then I'll deal with that tomorrow, but today is what I have.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

When is the last time that you really felt like you couldn't get out of bed?

[Ms. Peach]

Oh, it must been back in. Well, I had a heart attack in September of last year and some mini strokes. They're called trans ischemic attacks. I had nine trans ischemic attacks and a cardio myocardial infarction back in September of last year. And I was sick for about a month after that. And then after that, I don't know what happened. It just something clicked, and I started gradually getting better and better and better. I think what happened to. The doctor told me again that I had six months left to live. And I got angry with him, and I told him, I said, don't you ever say that to me again. I will tell you when I'm going to die. I'm tired of y'. All. Six months left to living me, and I don't want to hear it anymore. I think I just got angry.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

And you think your mind just told your body, look, I'm not going to be sick anymore.

[Ms. Peach]

Right. I think that had a lot to do with it.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

What do you say, like, what kind of advice do you give to people that, I mean, are in a situation now where their body's just given up on them?

[Ms. Peach]

Well, you know, I think part of it, a lot of it has to do with your mental status. I think that my illness had engulfed me emotionally and mentally to the point that's all that I was living my illness instead of living my life. And I had to quit doing that. I had to start living my life. And I think once I started living my life to, my emotions and my mental status changed and I started feeling better and doing better. You know, I think that had a lot to do with my mental outlook on life changed. And I'm not saying that, you know, if you're in stage four cancer, that you're going to be able to get up and turn flips because you can't. But you. I think living the very best that you can live every single day is the best that you can do.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Well, I know you're an inspiration to a whole bunch of people. I know that.

[Ms. Peach]

Well, you know, I just, you know, I'm not a hero by any chance, any stretch of the imagination. I'm a human being, and I just do the best I can do. When I wake up in the morning, I say, please help me through this day. And when I go to bed at night, I say, thank you for giving me this day. And that's what I do. And that's the only thing I can do, because all I have is today. This is it, you know.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Well, Peach, I'll tell you that we had. I mean, when we said that we were going to do this update show, we got more people asking about you than anything else. So you touched. You've touched a lot of people.

[Ms. Peach]

Well, tell. You know, everybody helped me, too, you know, because there was so many prayers and so many positive thoughts and everybody pulling together in Atlanta and the surrounding area that pushed for me to get better because nobody wanted to see me go.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Including yourself?

[Ms. Peach]

Including myself. And I think that really helps, too, because, you know, there's a lot to be said for positive energy in the universe. There's a lot to be said for that. And I know there were a lot of people out there that prayed and sent positive thoughts and lit candles and everything for me, and I'm so grateful for that. You know, I really am peachy.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

It's awesome talking to you again.

[Ms. Peach]

Well, you know, I never miss a show.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

I know that we can't. We can count on that.

[Ms. Peach]

I always listen. It may not be for as long as I used to could, but I still listen at least an hour every morning to you guys.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Well, it's a good thing that you're not listening as much because that means you're out of bed.

[Ms. Peach]

Yeah, I am definitely out of bed. Every morning, six o'. Clock. Every morning six o' clock I hit the floor and I'm usually up till one or two o' clock in the morning. So I'm doing good.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

It's good talking to you.

[Ms. Peach]

It's good talking to y'. All. And tell everybody I said hi and that I love them all.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

I will do that.

[Ms. Peach]

Okay.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Okay. Peachy.

[Ms. Peach]

All right. You take care.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Talk to you later.

[Ms. Peach]

All right. Bye.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

Bye. Bye. Hey, the Bird Show.

[Boost Mobile Representative]

Big news. Boost Mobile is now sending experts nationwide to deliver and set up customers new phones at home or work.

[Scott Hanson]

Wait, we're going on tour?

[Boost Mobile Representative]

Not a tour. We're delivering and setting up customers phones so it's easier to upgrade.

[Scott Hanson]

Let's get in the tour bus and hit the road.

[Boost Mobile Representative]

No, not a tour bus. It's a regular car we use to deliver and set up customers phones at home or work.

[Boost Mobile Announcer]

Are you a groupie on this tour?

[Boost Mobile Representative]

We deliver and set up phones. It's not a tour.

[Scott Hanson]

Oh, you're definitely a groupie.

[Boost Mobile Representative]

Introducing store to door switch and get a new device with expert setup and delivery wherever you're at.

[Boost Mobile Announcer]

Delivery available for select devices [e-mail] there's.

[Omaha Steaks Spokesperson]

Just something about fall cooking. That first cool night when you throw on a hoodie, fire up the grill and the smell of sizzling steak fills the air. Lately I've been all about convenience on busy weeknights and Omaha Steaks has totally changed the game for me. I I ordered their butcher's favorite box. Juicy filet mignons, burgers and even some comfort meal sides like potatoes au gratin. Every cut was tender, flavorful and easy to prepare. I just seasoned, seared and in minutes we were eating like it was a steakhouse dinner. It's honestly the best of both worlds convenience and that handcrafted heartland flavor Omaha Steaks is known for. Bring home the legendary flavor and everyday convenience of omaha steaks. Visit omahastakes.com for 50% off site wide during their semi annual sale and for an extra $35 off use promo code HOLIDAY at checkout. That's 50% [e-mail] and an extra $35 off with promo code holiday at Checkout terms apply. See site for details.

[T-Mobile Character (Zoe)]

Morning, Zoe. Got donuts.

[Jeff Bridges Character]

Jeff Bridges, why are you still living above our garage?

[T-Mobile Character (Zoe)]

Well, I dig the mattress and I want to be in a T Mobile commercial like you teach me. So Dana.

[Jeff Bridges Character]

Oh no, I'm not really prepared. I couldn't possibly at t mobile get the new iPhone 17 Pro on them. It's designed to be the most powerful iPhone yet and has the ultimate pro camera system.

[T-Mobile Character (Zoe)]

Wow, impressive. Let me try. T Mobile is the best place to get iPhone 17 Pro because they've got the best network.

[Boost Mobile Representative]

Nice.

[Jeff Bridges Character]

Jeffrey, you heard them.

[T-Mobile Character (Zoe)]

T Mobile is the best place to.

[Scott Hanson]

Get the new iPhone 17 Pro on us.

[Host (possibly Bart)]

With eligible traded in any condition.

[T-Mobile Character (Zoe)]

So what are we having for launch?

[Jeff Bridges Character]

Dude, my work here is done.

[Boost Mobile Announcer]

24 monthly bill credit is on experience beyond for well qualified customers plus tax and $35 device connection charge credit send and balance due if you pay off earlier Cancel Finance Agreement. IPhone 17 Pro 256 gigs $1,099.99 and new line minimum $100 plus a month plan with auto pay plus taxes and fees required. Best mobile network in the US based on analysis by Oaklove Speed Test Intelligence data 1H225 visit t mobile.com.