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The BurnStories of Resilience and Healing - Reflecting on 100 Episodes (Explicit)Celebrate 100 with us! In this one hour special episode, the tables are turned on host April Stearns – production assistant Monica Haro takes the mic & asks April all the questions. April reflects on the journey of The Burn podcast and its growth since 2020 to 100 episodes. The podcast emerged as an extension of the Wildfire Magazine's storytelling, aiming to bring stories to life through the voices of the writers themselves and allowing us to dig into the craft of memoir writing through the lens of breast cancer. Listeners have found value in the behind-the-scenes discussions and updates shared by the writers on...2023-07-1254 min
The Tenderness RevolutionJaney Lee Grace: What’s behind our relationship with alcohol: Why we drink and why it doesn’t always help.This episode of The Tenderness Revolution features British TV and radio personality Janey Lee Grace.Janey's career kicked off with a stint as a backing and session singer during the ’80s for the likes of George Michael and Kim Wilde before she went on to build a successful career in TV and Radio, appearing on various daytime and prime TV shows and working as a radio presenter for the BBC. But alongside her career as a public figure, Janey also pursued a life-long fascination with all things to do with natural and alternative health - and it...2022-10-121h 08
The Tenderness RevolutionKatie Colombus: How to really listenIn this podcast episode, author and poet Katie Colombus speaks to the Tenderness Revolution about the art of truly listening and her volunteer work with the U.K.-based charity, the Samartians. "Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues. From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of listening without judgement and draws on the extensive experience of...2022-09-281h 13
The BurnA Journalist Embedded in Cancerland with Aisha Chowdhry (Explicit)South Africa based journalist Aisha Chowdhry was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 in the midst of her journalism career. Today Aisha reads her story “A Journalist Embedded in Cancerland” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 “Community” issue. When cancer comes Aisha becomes the story when she is used to putting the focus on others. April and Aisha discuss reflecting about participating in the cancer community years after diagnosis, the importance of publicly sharing cancer stories and being visible to the community, and Aisha’s podcast “The Tenderness Revolution” centered on empathy, kindness and how we see ourselves and each other. This episode contains ex...2022-09-1336 min
The Tenderness RevolutionApril Stearns: Finding purpose and community through painApril Stearns was 35 years old when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, shortly after having her daughter. Through the traumatic events that shaped her life since cancer, she found escape in storytelling, not just her own story; but being an avenue for other women "too young" to get breast cancer.Four years later, April launched Wildfire Magazine, a publication specifically written by and for women in similar circumstances. In this episode, April talks honestly and openly about the emotions she experienced after her cancer diagnosis; guilt, fear, grief, and the unpredictability that...2022-09-0756 min
The Tenderness RevolutionAllie Bailey: We are capable of so much more than we thinkAllie Bailey is a British ultra-marathon runner. She has been hailed as an "inspirational female adventurer" by the Guardian newspaper. Whether she is running across Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia, crossing the Namib Desert, running the full length of the Panama Canal, or crossing Scotland on Packraft and foot, she is always doing something remarkable. She is also the founder of Ultra Awesome, co-presenter for the Bad Boy Running Podcast, and Ambassador and presenter for The National Running Show. She is also a sponsored athlete for Beta Running (Injini, Ultimate Direction, and Katoola) and 2XU. ...2022-08-031h 27
The Tenderness RevolutionMichelle Becker: Self compassion can radically change your life - here's how. Michelle Becker is a licensed marriage and family therapist and mindful self-compassion teacher who knows that human beings thrive in healthy, well-connected relationships. Yet, that’s not always our experience. She also recognized that most of us are underdeveloped in skills that are fundamental to those relationships – compassion, and wisdom. She founded Wise Compassion with the bold intention of changing the way we relate to each other. Through workshops, keynotes, podcasts, live events, and online education, Michelle shares the knowledge and tools required for people to relate to each other better.2022-07-201h 22
The Tenderness RevolutionMiranda Keeling: The surprising power of stopping to noticeBritish writer, TV, stage, and voice-over actress, Miranda Keeling has done a remarkable thing. By stopping to notice all sorts of things: amazing moments that happen around all of us every day, she's started a conversation about presence. About how, if we all observe each other a bit more in day-to-day life, we can have a remarkable impact on our capacity for empathy, our ability to connect, and our appreciation of the world around us. It's so simple yet so profound.Her brand new book The Year I Stopped to Notice was published by Icon...2022-07-0655 min
The Tenderness RevolutionMark Nepo: Becoming wise: What pain teaches us and how to go beyond fear.International bestselling author and spiritual teacher, Mark Nepo, exudes deep wisdom and a calm presence that's rare in our world.During this conversation, Mark describes the immense pain and suffering that he experienced in his 30s while battling a rare form of cancer that spread to his brain. Despite feeling like he'd been pushed to his absolute limits - both physically and mentally - Mark says the experience lead to the philosophy that he's known for today. Which is about having the courage to surrender to an unknowable future. Born in Brooklyn, New York...2022-06-221h 12
The Tenderness RevolutionNatalie Toon Patton: From shame to surrender: choosing a different path and finding yourself along the way.Today’s conversation is with the author, Natalie Toon Patton, whose memoir, Wanderlost, is about her journey - an actual physical journey that begins in her childhood growing up in Arkansas in the deep south of America in a fundamental, southern Baptist church, how she was the golden girl of her town, the prom queen, the virgin bride, then a shunned divorcee, and became an outsider as she then moved around the world from the Middle East to Europe and Asia. But it’s also about a long and winding inward journey - spiritually and emotionally - one that she...2022-06-0859 min
The Tenderness RevolutionPenny Wincer: What does it mean to care? And how to find balance and purpose within a busy life.Penny Wincer is a Melbourne-born, London dwelling, author, podcaster, and non-fiction book coach. After 15 years as a freelance interiors photographer, Penny began writing about life as a single parent and unpaid carer whilst juggling a freelance creative career. She has written for Red Magazine, iPaper and regularly contributes to The Telegraph. Penny’s first book Tender was published by Coronet Books in 2020. She co-hosts the podcast Not Too Busy To Write. Penny lives in South London with her two children and a very fluffy cat called Winter. You can follow Penny on Instagram @pennywincerThis ep...2022-05-251h 15
The Tenderness RevolutionGary Andrews: A picture of grief: the art of communicating love and lossAfter the sudden death of his wife Joy, 41, from sepsis in 2017, illustrator Gary Andrews turned to his doodle diary, documenting the family's grief in drawings. His scribbles on navigating life without his wife went viral after he shared them.This episode was edited and produced by the show's launch co-creator Aisha Chowdhry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-111h 02
The Tenderness RevolutionSpecial Episode: Tetyana Denford: How to find compassion in the midst of a war"When something affects one Ukrainian, it affects all of us. It doesn't matter where we live, whether we are in Ukraine or out of Ukraine." - Tetyana Denford, The Tenderness Revolution. We are thrilled to announce that we’re launching S2 of The Tenderness Revolution podcast with a special edition episode. In this shorter than usual interview, we highlight the profound words of the brilliant Ukrainian American author and journalist Tetyana Denford. She speaks openly and honestly about the brutal war in Ukraine. Growing up in New York, immersed in the Ukrainian culture of he...2022-05-0317 min
The Tenderness RevolutionBarney Steel: Why curiosity leads to connection.This episode featuring experiential artist, Barney Steel, is about how we can all open ourselves up to new ways of seeing and being in the world - through the power of curiosity. And features one of the most profound moments of tenderness - that Barney experienced at the age of 11 - that we've heard during season one. Where Barney describes a feeling of being "connected to the deeper mystery of what it is to be human."This deep sense of curiosity is expressed through Barney's work with the experiential design studio, Marshmallow Laster Feast, where, along with his...2021-11-231h 11
The Tenderness RevolutionDebbi Marco: It takes courage to be kind.Seeing other people fully - as more than how they look or what they say, is hard and takes courage. Buying a coffee for the person in the queue behind you on a cold day, or not lashing out when someone upsets you means not giving into the fear of 'what ifs' and putting kindness before everything else. And this week's guest, Debbi Marco, journalist and author of The Power of Kindness, Inspiring Stories: Heart-Warming Tales and Random Acts of Kindness from the Coronavirus Pandemic, asks us to see behind the behaviour and pause in order to "strengthen our kind...2021-11-1643 min
The Tenderness RevolutionEbony Gilbert: From blame and shame to tendernessIf you don't want to feel full of hope, sadness and joyful inspiration all at once while listening to a podcast episode, then this week's conversation might not be for you. Because in this interview, poet, doula and former model and actress, Ebony Gilbert, opens up about her background and what led her to seek a fast paced, glamorous career in the public eye, fall into drug and alcohol addiction and then blame herself for her son, George, being born with disabilities. She also talks about being diagnosed as an adult with ADHD and mild autism, her journey into self...2021-11-091h 30
The Tenderness RevolutionNidhi Pandya: Learn to trust life by listening to your body with tendernessThis week we have something a bit different for you on The Tenderness Revolution Podcast. Our conversation with Nidhi Pandya circles around the idea of how we can all show tenderness towards our bodies - and live a happier, healthier, and fuller life - by learning about the ancient practice of Ayurveda. During the episode, Nidhi discusses the main principles behind Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago and treats humans as complex individuals whose health is defined as a state of balance in both their internal and external environments. And is based...2021-11-021h 02
The Tenderness RevolutionDr Omar Reda: The power of hope in a traumatised worldThis episode features Dr Omar Reda, an author and consultant psychiatrist who devoted much of his career to helping people recover from psychological trauma caused during the Libyan civil war. And has said that he loves working on the front lines, taking care of the voiceless, the forgotten, and those living in the shadows and on the margins of society. Yet he also acknowledges the multitude of more subtle ways that trauma can show up in our lives. In his book, Untangled, he explores the impact that trauma can have on children and their families while emphasizing the capacity t...2021-10-251h 09
The Tenderness RevolutionDebra Alfarone: How to take risks and win at lifeFor this episode, we interview CBS TV correspondent and award-winning journalist, Debra Alfarone. She is a business owner, a speaker, and a coach for experienced and budding TV journalists. Debra dropped out of high school, and faced many challenges while living in New York City, but that never stopped her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a reporter. Now you can frequently see her face on the prime time show, CBS Evening News. Debra puts it best on her website, “I had ZERO connections and even LESS confidence. If I can GTFO of my head to create my dream li...2021-10-191h 01
The Tenderness RevolutionMatt Stadlen: How to be both successful and live with anxietyThis episode features British radio and television presenter, Matthew Stadlen, known for his BBC interview series five minutes with - that saw him interview over 200 celebrities while holding a large countdown clock. And his weekend talk radio show that covered numerous contentious issues over the course of its four-year run. Born in Hammersmith, London in 1979 to Nicholas Stadlen, a high court judge, and Frances Stadlen, he attended St Paul’s public school and Cambridge University, and despite being a high achiever throughout his life he has spoken openly about his struggles with anxiety and OCD - both in the wa...2021-10-111h 02
The Tenderness RevolutionDr. Laura Markham: Where it all begins: the origins of human love and kindness.Author and parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham is a trained clinical psychologist who earned her PhD at Columbia University has worked extensively as a parenting coach, as well as a writer, speaker, and advocate for a parenting style that emphasizes connection and empathy over discipline. She is also the founder of the hugely popular parenting website, AhaParenting.com which provides insights and advice to parents of children from babyhood to the teen years. And is based on the idea of an aha moment that she describes as a “lightning flash of insight when suddenly we see things from another per...2021-10-051h 16
The Tenderness RevolutionMalebogo Molefhe: How to survive and thrive beyond extreme tragedyMalebogo Molefhe is a former national basketball player from Botswana who, at the age of 29, was brutally attacked and shot eight times by her former partner who subsequently committed suicide. The attack left her with a spinal cord injury, confining her to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Unsurprisingly, this experience profoundly changed Malebogo’s experience of the world. But rather than isolating herself from society and falling victim to negative thoughts, she chose to connect with other women and girls with disabilities who are often at even greater risk of domestic violence and now uses her pr...2021-09-051h 17
The Tenderness RevolutionClover Stroud: Who we become in motherhoodIn the first episode, season one, of The Tenderness Revolution, we chat with Clover Stroud, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights. Clover is a prolific journalist and mother of five who lives in rural Oxfordshire with her husband Pete and their family.This episode was edited and produced by the show's launch producer, Aisha Chowdhry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-3155 min
The Tenderness RevolutionIntroduction to The Tenderness RevolutionA preview of the podcast launching in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0700 min