Best Dear Sally The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Astrology Talk Investigate: Why Does Agatha Christie Still Attract Mystery? 21:08

1h ago21:08

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Welcome back to another episode of Astrology Talk Investigate, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, Sally & Christina discuss a listener question: Why does Agatha Christie still attract mystery? Born in 1890, Agatha Christie is one of the best-selling novelists known for her detective writing and…

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March 13 with Kate Rowbotham 37:19

4h ago37:19

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Kate Rowbotham is a mom and professor who was diagnosed at 47 with de novo Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Kate reads her essay “March 13” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2024 “Family” issue. Her story is about three generations of overlapping cancer. April and Kate will discuss understanding how love plays out in decision making, patie…

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The Power of the Unsent Letter: Dear Spirit Baby with Tracy Ward 34:56

2h ago34:56

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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little break from our regular podcast schedule to enjoy Labor Day. Wildfire production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from November 2021 to reshare. Enjoy! Tracy Ward joins us from the United Kingdom to read a piece from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Family” issue. …

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The Longest Goodbye with Mila Knight 37:12

3h ago37:12

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Mila Knight returns to The Burn for another visit to share something different and special from our usual format. We often wonder what came next after an episode airs - this is that episode! In 2022 Mila was our guest reading her piece “Crawling in My Skin” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 “Body” issue. In that story Mila shared how she turned to musi…

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Stay Visible with Stephanie Millett 28:25

9d ago28:25

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Stephanie Millett returns to The Burn for a second visit. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25. Stephanie is now 35 and living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Stephanie reads her essay “Stay Visible” from the 2024 “Queer in Cancerland” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Stephanie’s piece is about her experiences of breast cancer as a queer p…

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Astrology Talk Investigate: What Is A Saturn Return? 21:17

20d ago21:17

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Welcome back to another episode of Astrology Talk Investigate, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. This month’s episode focuses on the all-important Saturn Return, which takes place as you approach age 30, age 60 and age 90. In this episode, Sally & Christina discuss their own experiences of the Saturn Return an…

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Finding My Breath Poem & Meditation with Justine Egan-Kunicki 37:03

6d ago37:03

37:03

This week, we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little summer break from our regular podcast schedule. Wildfire team member Angela Firman selected this episode from July 2023 to reshare. Enjoy! This is our first episode of The Burn featuring a guided meditation with Justine Egan-Kunicki. Justine is a breast cancer advoca…

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#53 1792 Diary. A Most Remarkable Abolitionist- Her Death, His Grief, and The Testonites. 47:39

27d ago47:39

47:39

This episode is from the oldest diary in Sally's collection. You will hear the story of a gifted, influential woman, Margaret Middleton, who behind the scenes, was instrumental in the abolishment of slavery in England. The diary was written by her husband Charles Middleton, who used his influence and friendships for the anti slavery cause but sadly…

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The Paradise Problem 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

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Happy August! In this episode of The Readheads we are recapping and discussing The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren. This book was a Sntich's choice and it was Snitchy in every sense - the perfect summer read! We're talking about how this book ranks on the SMUT scale, our favorite characters, and the best and worst moments from the book. The ne…

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The Least Terrible Option with Saroj Tharisayi (Explicit) 30:03

13d ago30:03

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Saroj Tharisayi of San Francisco works as an in-house counsel at a tech company. She was diagnosed at 36 with Triple Positive breast cancer. Saroj reads her essay “The Least Terrible Option” from the 2021 “Bay Area Young Survivors” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Saroj’s piece is about DIEP flap breast reconstruction and making tough choices during tre…

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Paper Aeroplane with Emma Jarrett 34:36

1M ago34:36

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In this episode we welcome returning guest Emma Jarrett back to The Burn for a second visit. She is a performance coach and writer who was diagnosed at 51 with Stage III, triple positive, invasive lobular breast cancer. Emma reads her essay “Paper Aeroplane” from the 2024 “Family” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Emma’s piece is about not being able to …

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Astrology Talk: Leo Season 2024, Fire & Glory 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

Welcome back to another episode of Astrology Talk, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, they dive into the astrological forecast for Leo Season! The pair reflect on how their Cancer season was before the conversation shifts to the recent political and sport landscape, in particular the astrologic…

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

27d 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

2M 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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Astrology Talk Investigate: What is the shadow side of the Olympics? 22:00

2M ago22:00

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Welcome to another episode of Astrology Investigates - the second series from your Astrology Aunties Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman alongside their regular monthly astrology updates, Astrology Talk. In this episode Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman answer the question: What is the shadow side of the Olympics? They look at the this hugely…

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Real Americans 58:07

2M ago58:07

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Happy July! The new episode of The Readheads is here and it's all about Real Americans by Rachel Khong - a Becky's choice! The Readheads are recording in person, in studio together for the first time in YEARS and the energy is electric! They're talking about their favorite moments from the book, the most confusing plotlines and their overall though…

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

2M 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

2M ago37:58

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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

3M ago33:18

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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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Astrology Talk: Cancer Season 2024, Jupiter in Gemini Special 58:39

2M ago58:39

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Welcome to another episode of Astrology Talk, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, the spotlight is on Jupiter in Gemini which is a really important astrological feature. Jupiter went into Gemini at the end of May and it will be in this sign for a year so in this episode Sally and Christina break…

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#52 World War II Pin-Up and "A Last Will" 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Two classic pin-up calendar pages with a hand written message on them are what Sally started with for this story. In this episode, we discuss a bit of pin-up art history and then get into the writing on the pages. Five sailors on the U.S.S. Mission Bay signed this "last will" and we'll tell you what we found out about these men. As most WW II Veter…

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Scan, Treat, Repeat with Cheri Henderson 32:07

3M 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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Astrology Talk Investigate: Why is Elon Musk so rich? 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

Welcome to another episode of Astrology Investigates - the second series from your Astrology Aunties Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman alongside their regular monthly astrology updates, Astrology Talk. In this episode Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman unravel the complex astrological profile of visionary billionaire Elon Musk asking the que…

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Lady Tan's Circle of Women 1:12:52

3M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Happy June Readheads! In this month's episode the girls are recapping and discussing Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. This is a historical fiction novel set in 15th century China and the girls had a ball reading and discussing all of the characters, themes and plotlines in the book. The next book is Becky's choice and she chose Real American…

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The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema with Jaclyn Chung 32:09

3M 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

3M ago37:03

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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

4M ago37:16

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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 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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Astrology Talk: Gemini Season 2024, Thinking Big 1:02:30

4M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Welcome to another episode of Astrology Talk, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, prepare to be taken on a astrological journey as Sally & Christina explore the versatile and ever-changing Gemini season. In this episode Sally & Christina reflect on a stressful Taurus season, analyse recent local…

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#51 "Girl In Every Town" Part 2 -The Letters 1:09:30

4M ago1:09:30

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In this episode we read and discuss the letters between Charles and Dorothy as they start their life together in 1920 -1921. He has recently been divorced in the very public "Girl In Every Town" divorce case and Dorothy, 21 years his junior, is challenged early on by his absence and her new domestic situation. 100 letters were written between them …

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Fearless by Kelley Franks 41:23

4M 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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Astrology Talk Investigate: Do opposites attract? 23:23

4M ago23:23

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Welcome to another episode of Astrology Investigates - the second series from your Astrology Aunties Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman alongside their regular monthly astrology updates, Astrology Talk. Join your astrology aunties aunties as in this episode they compare star sign combinations and oppositions and answer the age-old question: Do o…

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Toplessness Transformed by Kathleen Moss (Explicit) 33:55

4M ago33:55

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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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# 50 "Girl In Every Town" -- Murder and Seduction In Nashville. 32:44

4M ago32:44

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An antique tin containing 100 letters along with a 1919 newspaper article was the starting point for this episode. The article titled "Girl In Every Town" described a divorce case in which 17 letters from various women the husband allegedly had relationships with, were introduced as evidence. As Sally dug deeper, and as usually is the case, the sto…

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When We Were Enemies 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Happy May! This month's episode is all about When We Were Enemies by Emily Bleeker. This book was a Snitch's choice Historical Fiction novel and we don't want to spoil anything but the girls have thoughts. As always they're catching up with each other, breaking down the book and having a great time! The next book is Jackie's choice and she chose La…

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Why Not Me? With Sheryll Jalbuena 39:12

4M ago39:12

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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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Lymphedema with Desi Maldonado 41:06

5M 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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Astrology Talk: Taurus Season 2024, Feeling the Shift 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Welcome to another episode of Astrology Talk, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. This episode is all about Taurus Season, prepare to tune into Taurus season's energy and be ready for the surprises and big chances it may bring. In this episode Sally & Christina discuss the outcomes of the recent eclipse that occ…

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

5M ago35:24

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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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ITFW: Hair by Rebecca Hall 17:06

5M ago17:06

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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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Reintroduction with Brittany Johnston 29:27

5M ago29:27

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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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Astrology Talk Investigate: What’s the power behind Marvel? 17:14

5M ago17:14

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Welcome to another episode of Astrology Investigates - the second series from your Astrology Aunties Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman alongside their regular monthly astrology updates, Astrology Talk. In this episode your astrology aunties are answering the question, what's the power behind Marvel? From comics to films Marvel is a massive fran…

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ITFW: Just Hold Me with AnnMarie Giannino 10:09

5M 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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Bye, Baby 1:11:42

5M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Happy April, Readheads! This month we read Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering, a Dana's choice! To say this book was hit or miss for the girlies is an understatement but we're having a spirited, hysterical conversation about the book regardless! We're talking about the major themes in the book, which characters we related to most and why the book is SO R…

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

5M 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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#49 The Scottish Mason's Daughter 40:39

5M ago40:39

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In 1903, Mary Louise Edgar traveled from her home in Wisconsin to visit Scotland. She wrote very detailed and descriptive entries in over 200 pages of her diary. In this episode we share some of Sally's research methods to take you through the process of discovery for this diary given to her while in Oregon. The diary was written by an unknown auth…

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

5M 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

6M 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

6M ago8:27

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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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Ready for Love with Carrie Kreiswirth 47:10

6M 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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Astrology Talk: Aries Season 2024, Igniting New Starts 1:00:59

6M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Welcome to another episode of Astrology Talk, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, Sally and Christina discuss Aries Season being the first month of the zodiacal year as well as the month just gone - the highs, the lows and at the in-betweens. All caught up on the Oscars? Don’t worry if not becau…

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