Best Cheri Strange Podcasts (2024)

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The Light Within the Darkness with Sally Joy Wolf 37:36

40m ago37:36

37:36

Sally Joy was diagnosed at 40 with Stage II breast cancer, and is now living with Stage IV MBC. She is an inspiring corporate well-being leader, keynote speaker and LinkedIn Top Voice who posts regularly about wellbeing, resilience, survivorship and patient advocacy. Sally reads her piece “The Light Within the Darkness” from Wildfire Magazine’s 202…

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Learning to Break Open with Julie Stonefelt 26:49

3d ago26:49

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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little summer break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from May of 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Julie was 35 when she was diagnosed with DCIS and mucinous carcinoma. She is a park ranger in the Cascade Mountains of Washington…

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Erin go Braugh with Gretchen Stelter (Explicit) 45:59

10d ago45:59

45:59

In this episode we welcome returning guest Gretchen Stelter back to The Burn for a second visit. She is a freelance book editor and writer diagnosed at 39 with Triple Positive breast cancer. Gretchen reads her essay “Erin go Braugh” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Gretchen’s piece is about traveling solo after a breas…

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Going At It Not So Alone with Miranda Gonzales 37:58

17d ago37:58

37:58

Miranda Gonzales was diagnosed at 39 with Stage III IDC. She now works and volunteers in the breast cancer arena. Miranda reads her essay “Going At It Not So Alone” from the 2019 “Social” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Miranda’s piece is about finding her people in Cancer Land. April and Miranda will talk about what it’s like for Miranda to read this …

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You Were There with Mardi Kaplan (Explicit) 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

Mardi Kaplan was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. She is now living with Stage V MBC. In this episode, Mardi reads her essay “You Were There” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Mardi’s piece is about friendship and the ones that go before us at each step of the cancer road, paving the way. April and Mardi talk about ha…

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Scan, Treat, Repeat with Cheri Henderson 32:07

1M ago32:07

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Nature lover Cheri Henderson lives along Lake Superior in Minnesota and was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. She in now living with Stage IV MBC. In this episode, Cheri reads her essay “Scan, Treat, Repeat” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Cheri’s piece is about living alongside cancer - but not letting it take over everything…

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The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema with Jaclyn Chung 32:09

1M ago32:09

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Jaclyn Chung of San Diego is a licensed marriage & family therapist who was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene. In this episode, Jaclyn reads her essay “The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema” from the 2021 “Grief & Acceptance” issue of Wildfire. Jaclyn’s piece is about dealing with the effects of lymphedema resulting from cancer treat…

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Strange Bedfellows by Catherine Sumner (Explicit) 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

In 2010 Catherine Sumner was working as a federal lobbyist when she was diagnosed at 31 with Stage III breast cancer. She is a New Orleans native, now residing in the Bay Area with her law enforcement wife. In this episode, Catherine reads her essay “Strange Bedfellows” from the 2024 “Queer In Cancerland” issue of Wildfire. Catherine’s piece is a l…

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Dating After a Mastectomy with Juni Bucher (Explicit) 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for Memorial Day. Wildfire team member Emily Piercell selected this episode from July 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Nutritional therapy practitioner and meditation teacher Juni Bucher was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer. Today Juni reads …

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The End of BoyFriends? 3:51

2M ago3:51

3:51

After several behind-the-scenes disappointments, I've decided to cut this season of BoyFriends early, but what does that mean for the show's future? Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jarroddking/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boyfriend…

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Fearless by Kelley Franks 41:23

2M ago41:23

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For this episode we welcome back returning guest, Kelley Franks, for a second time. Kelley was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II breast cancer, then Stage IV MBC at 41. Kelley lives in Ohio with her husband and teen children. In this episode, Kelley reads her essay “Fearless” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Kelley’s story is a v…

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I Don't Measure Up To My Friends - with Amanda Cherie | Episode 57 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

While rooting for your friends who are doing well in life, do you secretly feel envious of what they're able to do? Or sad that you're not further along in your life by comparison? Travel influencer, Amanda Cherie, joins the cast to talk about our insecurities when it comes to having successful friends and what we can do about them. She also gives …

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Toplessness Transformed by Kathleen Moss (Explicit) 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

Nutritionist and spiritual director Kathleen Moss was diagnosed at 48 and 49 with invasive lobular breast cancer. Kathleen is a flat advocate, a YouTuber, a caregiver and a mom, living with her husband and stepson in rural Oregon. In this episode, Kathleen reads her essay “Toplessness Transformed” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Kathl…

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Why Not Me? With Sheryll Jalbuena 39:12

3M ago39:12

39:12

Sheryll Jalbuena joins us from City of Smiles, Bacolod City, in the Philippines. She was diagnosed at 37 with Stage III breast cancer. Sheryll retired from her banking career to become a full-time wife and mom. In this episode Sheryll reads her essay “Why Not Me?” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Sheryll’s story is about searching for …

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Expert Dating Advice From The Gay Dating Coach, Lamont White | Episode 56 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

We took your questions and got an expert on the case! Lamont White of Better Way To Meet and Shoot Your Shot Wednesday fame joined the cast to help us all be better daters. Take out your notebooks! Guest Host: Lamont White | https://betterwaytomeet.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thegaydatingcoach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thega…

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Lymphedema with Desi Maldonado 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Desi Maldonado was diagnosed at 44 with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. She is an assistant director of procurement services, an artist, wife and grandmother. In this episode Desi reads her essay “Lymphedema” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Desi’s story is about living alongside secondary lymphedema - a topic not discussed en…

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I Thought All Love Was Off the Table with Chiara Riga 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

Chiara Riga of Santa Cruz, CA returns to The Burn for a second time. She is a marketing operations manager who was diagnosed at 27 with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Chiara reads her essay “I Thought All Love Was Off the Table” from the 2023 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Chiara’s story is about finding love after a breas…

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Being the 3rd Wheel or the Ugly Friend | Episode 55 54:06

3M ago54:06

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Ever felt like the odd man out? Maybe you're in a group of coupled-up friends or a bunch of beautiful singles who get all the attention. We talk about feeling this way and what to do about it.Hosts:Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKingTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddkingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jarroddking/Noel Christian | @chefchristi…

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ITFW: Hair by Rebecca Hall 17:06

3M ago17:06

17:06

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Reintroduction with Brittany Johnston 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Brittany Johnston was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer just barely 2 years ago. In this episode Brittany reads her essay “Reintroduction” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Brittany’s story is about navigating the new normal after a cancer diagnosis with it’s profound mental health components. April and Brittany will talk about the int…

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Dating Fatigue and the Wonders of Speed Dating | Episode 54 49:06

4M ago49:06

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In this episode, we're joined by Susan Mitchell of Be Single No More to talk about dealing with dating fatigue and how speed dating can help you get back on track to finding love. Past co-host Renee also joins us to give her two cents! Upcoming Be Single No More Events (all Philadelphia based): 4/10 - Gay Men Speed Dating: https://www.eventbrite.co…

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ITFW: Just Hold Me with AnnMarie Giannino 10:09

4M ago10:09

10:09

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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We Can Do Hard Things with Deb Ontiveros (Explicit) 36:46

4M ago36:46

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Deb Ontiveros is a Los Angeles native currently residing in Southern Utah. She is an interpreter, community health worker, and social justice activist for over 20 years. After being diagnosed with triple positive metastatic breast cancer at age 37, she has shifted her focus to breast cancer advocacy. Deb reads her essay “We Can Do Hard Things ” fro…

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ITFW: Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime with Cathy Parker 12:48

4M ago12:48

12:48

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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I Want My Daughter to Know with Holly Taylor 32:01

4M ago32:01

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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for spring break. Wildfire production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from February 2023 to reshare. Enjoy! Holly Taylor was a sergeant in the US Army National Guard, and then became a kindergarten teacher. She was diagnose…

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ITFW: SOS with Vesna Zic-Côté 8:27

4M ago8:27

8:27

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Ready for Love with Carrie Kreiswirth 47:10

4M ago47:10

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Carrie Kreiswirth was diagnosed at 36 with triple negative breast cancer. Carrie helps encourage and empower others who have been on a similar cancer journey to her own. In this episode Carrie reads her essay “Ready for Love” from the 2019 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Carrie’s story is not only about dating after cancer, but the sucker punc…

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When They Act Like They Don't Know You | Episode 53 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

Ever run into an acquaintance and they pretended not to see you? What is up with that? Gay communities in many cities have a sense of smallness to them, and many of us at least know of each other. So how can we avoid this awkward moment that seems to keep happening? Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking I…

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ITFW: Fighting Pretty Again with Kara Frazier 10:46

4M ago10:46

10:46

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Let the Mirror Shatter with Wang Shein 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

Wang Shein in a program manager, advocate and serves on the advisory committee for the Advanced Breast Cancer Clinic at MD Anderson. In this episode Wang reads his essay “Let the Mirror Shatter” from the the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Wang’s piece is a caretaker’s view of living life with no regrets alongside his metastatic thri…

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ITFW: Privilege with Christi Salcedo 8:44

5M ago8:44

8:44

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Mermaid with Tara Coyote 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

This episode is a tropical postcard coming from our guest Tara Coyote who recorded with us from her yurt in Hawaii. The soothing cacophony of sounds surrounding her island space compliment the reading of her essay “Mermaid” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire. It’s a piece about finding a mermaid life and living large while living …

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Straight Men & Gay Men - Our Strange Relationship | Episode 52 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

How do the differences between straight men and gay men affect how we relate to each other? And are we that different at all? Two straight guests, Pavan Patel and Justin King, join the gay hosts of BoyFriends to explore these questions and more.Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddkingHosts:Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKingTikT…

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ITFW: I Call Her Mother with Diana Mae Vega 9:11

5M ago9:11

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Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Learning from Regrets with Tasha Carlson 39:52

5M ago39:52

39:52

Tasha Carlson is physician who was diagnosed at 40 with DCIS at her very first mammogram. In this episode Tasha reads her essay “Learning from Regrets” from the 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire. Tasha’s story is about going from physician to patient and the incredible pressure to make decisions quickly in cancer treatment that you could be living with…

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ITFW: The Lemonade Date with Danielle Thurston 8:48

5M ago8:48

8:48

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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My Body is a Changing Landscape with Anna Wassman-Cox 38:40

5M ago38:40

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Anna Wassman-Cox is a wife, dog mom, and dancer who has faced cancer twice. Anna was diagnosed at 25 with Stage II Triple Positive breast cancer, and then a local recurrence at 29. In this episode Anna reads her essay “My Body is a Changing Landscape” from the 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire. Anna’s story is about striving for a better relationship w…

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Navigating Friendship Breakups | Episode 51 35:16

5M ago35:16

35:16

Bestie betrayals and broken hearts - it sucks when we lose our friends. What do we do to pick up the pieces and move on? Jarrod, Noel, and new host Greg discuss their experiences with friendship breakups and what they've learned because of them. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing …

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ITFW: Love. At Last. with Leslie Martin 9:19

5M ago9:19

9:19

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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I Might Be in Love with All My Friends with Emily Rau (Explicit) 40:33

5M ago40:33

40:33

Emily Rau is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and the editor of the Willa Cather Archive. In this episode Emily reads her essay “I Might Be in Love with All My Friends” from the 2023 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Emily’s story is about sensuality mixed in with a lot of milestones and step…

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ITFW: Heat Lightening with Emily Helck 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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18% Chance of Light with Laurie Pomeranz (Explicit) 36:53

6M ago36:53

36:53

San Francisco resident Laurie Pomeranz returns to the podcast for a second time. She is a psychotherapist and brand advocate at Beautycounter. At 42 she was diagnosed with Stage IIb breast cancer. Twelve years later, the cancer returned when Laurie was 54. She now lives with metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Laurie reads her essay “18% Chan…

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ITFW: Lice Doesn't Care if You Have Cancer with Melanie Masterson 6:07

6M ago6:07

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Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Hair with Rebecca Hall 51:46

6M ago51:46

51:46

Rebecca Hall is a writer, editor and former yoga instructor who was diagnosed at 25 with Stage III Triple Positive breast cancer. Then she was diagnosed with a metastatic recurrence at 29. Rebecca has been an oft-published contributor to Wildfire since it’s inception, as well as April’s first diagnosed young breast cancer friend. In this episode Re…

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ITFW: Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One with Lauren Elise Oxenhandler 11:33

6M ago11:33

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Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Listening to the Trees with Alyssa Tsagong 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

Alyssa Tsagong of Wisconsin was diagnosed at 38 with Stage III breast cancer, and then received a Stage IV diagnosis at 41. In this episode Alyssa reads her essay “Listening to the Trees” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Alyssa’s story is about her relationship with trees and how they have guided her while living with metasta…

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ITFW: This is Cancer. with Meghan McCallum 12:40

6M ago12:40

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Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Traveling With Pets with Emma Jarrett 34:06

6M ago34:06

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Performance coach and writer Emma Jarrett was diagnosed at 51 with lobular breast cancer. In this episode Emma reads her essay “Traveling With Pets” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire. Emma’s story is about those first milestones after a cancer diagnosis, and using humor to cope. April and Emma will talk about where Emma now stand…

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ITFW: Don't Call Me a Survivor with Brooke Perry 9:55

6M ago9:55

9:55

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Fast Will Make Me Furious with Ann Camden (Explicit) 33:17

7M ago33:17

33:17

Ann Camden is a prolific writer and past Burn guest. She was diagnosed Stage III at 38, and then Stage IV at 45. In this episode Ann reads her essay “Fast Will Make Me Furious” from the 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire. Ann’s story is about what happened when she had a severe allergic reaction to chemo. April and Ann will talk about the mental and phy…

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