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The BurnFlash Memoir: My Body, My Choice with April StearnsIn this episode you are going to hear a collection of short pieces we are dubbing “Flash Memoir” from our archives. These are little gems we’ve published in Wildfire Magazine, read for you by April Stearns. We have nine years of published stories in our archives that are just too good not to share. In the past we used to do a call for submissions for short-form stories with a very specific prompt in mind. We would get back some very impactful bite-size vignettes – not long enough to be a full essay. This collection of dense and sparkling flash me...
2025-06-2518 min
The BurnAnniversary Special: Unexpected Truths (from inside today's young breast cancer community) (Explicit)Celebrate three years of The Burn by going behind the scenes with us! This one-hour episode is our anniversary special. The tables are turned once again on host April Stearns: production assistant Monica Haro takes the mic & asks April all the questions. April reflects on the unexpected truths found in the episodes from the past year. She’ll share what’s coming up for Wildfire and The Burn in the future and advise on writing your own story for both novice and returning writers. This podcast emerged as an extension of Wildfire Magazine's storytelling, aiming to bring untold...
2024-09-111h 10
Igniting the Fire WithinITFW: Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime with Cathy ParkerRipped 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 features April Stearns reading Cathy's essay “Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime.” In Memory of Cathy Parker. Real Estate Developer and Investor. Diagnosed at 35. IBC, Stage III, Triple Positive. Crewe, VA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: St...
2024-03-2912 min
The BurnITFW: SOS with Vesna Zic-CôtéRipped 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 features Vesna Zic-Côté reading her essay “SOS.” Vesna Zic-Côté. Registered Nurse (retired class). Diagnosed at 38. IDC, Stage II. Diagnosed at 42. Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Ottowa, ON.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2024-03-2208 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: SOS with Vesna Zic-CôtéRipped 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 features Vesna Zic-Côté reading her essay “SOS.” Vesna Zic-Côté. Registered Nurse (retired class). Diagnosed at 38. IDC, Stage II. Diagnosed at 42. Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Ottowa, ON.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2024-03-2208 min
The BurnITFW: Privilege with Christi SalcedoRipped 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 features April Stearns reading Christi’s essay “Privilege.” Christi Salcedo. BSN, RN. Diagnosed at 30. IDC, Stage IIb, ER+. Sacramento, CA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Com...
2024-03-0808 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Privilege with Christi SalcedoRipped 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 features April Stearns reading Christi’s essay “Privilege.” Christi Salcedo. BSN, RN. Diagnosed at 30. IDC, Stage IIb, ER+. Sacramento, CA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Com...
2024-03-0808 min
The BurnITFW: I Call Her Mother with Diana Mae VegaRipped 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 features Diana Mae Vega reading her essay “I Call Her Mother.” Diana Mae Vega. RN, BSN, PCCN. Diagnosed at 29. Stage II, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, ER+. Orange, California.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2024-03-0109 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: I Call Her Mother with Diana Mae VegaRipped 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 features Diana Mae Vega reading her essay “I Call Her Mother.” Diana Mae Vega. RN, BSN, PCCN. Diagnosed at 29. Stage II, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, ER+. Orange, California.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2024-03-0109 min
The BurnITFW: The Lemonade Date with Danielle ThurstonRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “The Lemonade Date” by Danielle Thurston.In memory of Danielle Thurston. Mother, Teacher. Diagnosed at 33. Stage II. Diagnosed at 35. Stage IV. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside...
2024-02-2308 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: The Lemonade Date with Danielle ThurstonRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “The Lemonade Date” by Danielle Thurston.In memory of Danielle Thurston. Mother, Teacher. Diagnosed at 33. Stage II. Diagnosed at 35. Stage IV. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Insid...
2024-02-2308 min
The BurnITFW: Love. At Last. with Leslie MartinRipped 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 features April Stearns reading Leslie's essay “Love. At Last.” Leslie Martin. Elementary School Teacher, Spin Instructor, Mom. Diagnosed at 44. ILC, Stage II, Triple Positive. Huntington Beach, CA.This episode contains the subject matter of childhood sexual abuse.Buy the...
2024-02-1609 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Love. At Last. with Leslie MartinRipped 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 features April Stearns reading Leslie's essay “Love. At Last.” This episode contains the subject of childhood sexual abuse.Leslie Martin. Elementary School Teacher, Spin Instructor, Mom. Diagnosed at 44. ILC, Stage II, Triple Positive. Huntington Beach, CA.Buy the Wildfir...
2024-02-1609 min
The BurnITFW: Heat Lightening with Emily HelckRipped 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 features Emily Helck reading her essay “Heat Lightening.” Emily Helck. Writer. Diagnosed at 28. IDC, Stage I, HER2+. Philadelphia, PA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Communi...
2024-02-0910 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Heat Lightening with Emily HelckRipped 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 features Emily Helck reading her essay “Heat Lightening.” Emily Helck. Writer. Diagnosed at 28. IDC, Stage I, HER2+. Philadelphia, PA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Communi...
2024-02-0910 min
The BurnITFW: Lice Doesn't Care if You Have Cancer with Melanie MastersonRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Lice Doesn't Care if You Have Cancer” by Melanie Masterson.In memory of Melanie Masterson. Writer, Former Journalist. Diagnosed at 39. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories o...
2024-02-0206 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Lice Doesn't Care if You Have Cancer with Melanie MastersonRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Lice Doesn't Care if You Have Cancer” by Melanie Masterson.In memory of Melanie Masterson. Writer, Former Journalist. Diagnosed at 39. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories...
2024-02-0206 min
The BurnITFW: Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One with Lauren Elise OxenhandlerRipped 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 features Lauren Elise Oxenhandler reading her essay “Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One.” Lauren Elise Oxenhandler. Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner and Virtual Programming Director for the Breasties. Diagnosed at 30. Stage IIB, Triple Negative. Chicago, IL.Buy the Wildfire book Igni...
2024-01-2611 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One with Lauren Elise OxenhandlerRipped 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 features Lauren Elise Oxenhandler reading her essay “Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One.” Lauren Elise Oxenhandler. Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner and Virtual Programming Director for the Breasties. Diagnosed at 30. Stage IIB, Triple Negative. Chicago, IL.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire...
2024-01-2611 min
The BurnITFW: This is Cancer. with Meghan McCallumRipped 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 features Meghan McCallum reading her essay “This is Cancer.” Meghan McCallum. Freelance Writer and French to English Translator. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage III, Triple Negative. Milwaukee, WI. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Hu...
2024-01-1912 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: This is Cancer. with Meghan McCallumRipped 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 features Meghan McCallum reading her essay “This is Cancer.” Meghan McCallum. Freelance Writer and French to English Translator. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage III, Triple Negative. Milwaukee, WI. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Hu...
2024-01-1912 min
The BurnITFW: Don't Call Me a Survivor with Brooke PerryRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Don't Call Me a Survivor” by Brooke Perry.In memory of Brooke Perry. Diagnosed at Diagnosed at 30. IDC, Stage IV de novo, ER+, PR+, BRCA2+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories...
2024-01-1209 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Don't Call Me a Survivor with Brooke PerryRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Don't Call Me a Survivor” by Brooke Perry.In memory of Brooke Perry. Diagnosed at Diagnosed at 30. IDC, Stage IV de novo, ER+, PR+, BRCA2+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories...
2024-01-1209 min
The BurnITFW: A Guest Room for MBC with Erin WeissRipped 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 features Erin Weiss reading her essay “A Guest Room for MBC.” Erin Weiss. Psychotherapist. Diagnosed at 42. Stage IV de novo, IDC, ER+, PR+, CHECK2+. Annapolis, MD.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Hum...
2024-01-0518 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: A Guest Room for MBC with Erin WeissRipped 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 features Erin Weiss reading her essay “A Guest Room for MBC.” Erin Weiss. Psychotherapist. Diagnosed at 42. Stage IV de novo, IDC, ER+, PR+, CHECK2+. Annapolis, MD.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Hum...
2024-01-0518 min
The BurnITFW: No. with Melanie ChildersRipped 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 features Melanie Childers reading her essay “No.” Melanie Childers. Business Coach. Diagnosed at 34. Stage II, IDC, ER+, PR+. Athens, GA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer C...
2023-12-2907 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: No. with Melanie ChildersRipped 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 features Melanie Childers reading her essay “No.” Melanie Childers. Business Coach. Diagnosed at 34. Stage II, IDC, ER+, PR+. Athens, GA.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer C...
2023-12-2907 min
The BurnITFW: Living in the In Between with Amy SchnitzlerRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Living in the In Between” by Amy Schnitzler.In memory of Amy Schnitzler. Diagnosed at 26. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside T...
2023-12-2209 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: The Cancer Gene with Whitney O'ConnorRipped 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 features Whitney O'Connor reading her essay “The Cancer Gene.” Whitney O'Connor. Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of The Boobie Queen Company. Diagnosed at 30 and 32. IDC, Stage III and Stage I, HER2+, TP53+. Augusta, GA. Buy the Wildfire book Ignitin...
2023-12-2213 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Living in the In Between with Amy SchnitzlerRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Living in the In Between” by Amy Schnitzler.In memory of Amy Schnitzler. Diagnosed at 26. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside To...
2023-12-2209 min
The BurnITFW: The Cancer Gene with Whitney O'ConnorRipped 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 features Whitney O'Connor reading her essay “The Cancer Gene.” Whitney O'Connor. Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of The Boobie Queen Company. Diagnosed at 30 and 32. IDC, Stage III and Stage I, HER2+, TP53+. Augusta, GA. Buy the Wildfire book Ignitin...
2023-12-1513 min
The BurnITFW: Love in the Time of Chemotherapy with Christina ZajicekRipped 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 features April Stearns reading “Love in the Time of Chemotherapy” by Christina Zajicek.In memory of Christina Zajicek. Diagnosed at 28. IDC, Stage IIB. Diagnosed at 30 with Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Sto...
2023-12-0813 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Love in the Time of Chemotherapy with Christina Zajicek Episode: E31 (C153)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 features April Stearns reading “Love in the Time of Chemotherapy” by Christina Zajicek.In memory of Christina Zajicek. Diagnosed at 28. IDC, Stage IIB. Diagnosed at 30 with Stage IV, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Sto...
2023-12-0813 min
The BurnITFW: The Moments Between with Erin StodolaRipped 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 features Erin Stodola reading her essay “The Moments Between.” Erin Stodola. Museum Professional. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, StageI, Triple Negative, BRCA1+, Salmon Arm, BC.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s You...
2023-12-0109 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: The Moments Between with Erin StodolaRipped 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 features Erin Stodola reading her essay “The Moments Between.” Erin Stodola. Museum Professional. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, StageI, Triple Negative, BRCA1+, Salmon Arm, BC.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s You...
2023-12-0109 min
The BurnITFW: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen StelterRipped 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 features Gretchen Stelter reading her essay “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.” Gretchen Stelter. Book editor and Writer. Diagnosed at 39. Stage II, Triple Positive, Madison, WI. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humo...
2023-11-2409 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen StelterRipped 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 features Gretchen Stelter reading her essay “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.” Gretchen Stelter. Book editor and Writer. Diagnosed at 39. Stage II, Triple Positive, Madison, WI. Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humo...
2023-11-2409 min
The BurnITFW: From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with April RennRipped 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 features April Renn reading her essay “From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2.” April Renn. Writer, Streamer, Chef. Diagnosed at 36. DCIS, Stage IIA, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-11-1707 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with April RennRipped 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 features April Renn reading her essay “From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2.” April Renn. Writer, Streamer, Chef. Diagnosed at 36. DCIS, Stage IIA, ER+, PR+.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-11-1707 min
The BurnITFW: We Release with Mackenzie LivesRipped 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 features April Stearns reading "We Release" by Mackenzie Lives. In memory of Mackenzie Lives. Painter and Illustration Artist, former Landscape Architext. Diagnosed at 21. Stage I, Triple Positive. Stage IV at 27.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: S...
2023-11-1008 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: We Release with Mackenzie LivesRipped 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 features April Stearns reading "We Release" by Mackenzie Lives. In memory of Mackenzie Lives. Painter and Illustration Artist, former Landscape Architext. Diagnosed at 21. Stage I, Triple Positive. Stage IV at 27.Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: S...
2023-11-1008 min
The BurnITFW: When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim HarmsRipped 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 features Kim Harms reading her essay “When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible.” Kim Harms. Author of Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction. Diagnosed at 40. DCIS, Stage I, ER+, PR+, Huxley, IA.Buy the Wildfire...
2023-11-0307 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim HarmsRipped 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 features Kim Harms reading her essay “When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible.” Kim Harms. Author of Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction. Diagnosed at 40. DCIS, Stage I, ER+, PR+, Huxley, IA.Buy the Wildfire...
2023-11-0307 min
The BurnITFW: Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with Vanessa D'SouzaRipped 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 features Vanessa D'Souza reading her essay “Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies.” Vanessa D'Souza. Pediatric Physiotherapist. Diagnosed at 44. Stage I, DCIS, ER+, PR+. Calgary, AB.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Brea...
2023-10-2718 minIgniting the Fire WithinTFW: Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with Vanessa D'SouzaRipped 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 features Vanessa D'Souza reading her essay “Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies.” Vanessa D'Souza. Pediatric Physiotherapist. Diagnosed at 44. Stage I, DCIS, ER+, PR+. Calgary, AB.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Brea...
2023-10-2718 min
The BurnITFW: Paying Tolls with Jessica FoxRipped 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 features Jessica Fox reading her essay “Paying Tolls.” Jessica Fox. VP, Risk Management. Diagnosed at 43. DCIS, ER+, Hudson Valley, NY.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commun...
2023-10-2009 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Paying Tolls with Jessica FoxRipped 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 features Jessica Fox reading her essay “Paying Tolls.” Jessica Fox. VP, Risk Management. Diagnosed at 43. DCIS, ER+, Hudson Valley, NY.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commun...
2023-10-2009 min
The BurnITFW: A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah LeeRipped 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 features Borah Lee reading her essay “A Beggar in a Red Beret.” Borah Lee. Attorney. Diagnosed at 37. IDC, Stage I, ER+, PR+, BRCA2+, multiple recurrences. Durham, NC.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor...
2023-10-1312 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah LeeRipped 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 features Borah Lee reading her essay “A Beggar in a Red Beret.” Borah Lee. Attorney. Diagnosed at 37. IDC, Stage I, ER+, PR+, BRCA2+, multiple recurrences. Durham, NC.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor...
2023-10-1312 min
The BurnITFW: My Life is a Movie with Jen PogueRipped 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 features Jen Pogue reading her essay “My Life is a Movie.” Jen Pogue. Film & TV Actor, Producer, Production Coordinator. Diagnosed at 37. IDC, Stage IV, Triple Negative. Toronto, ON.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-10-0609 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: My Life is a Movie with Jen PogueRipped 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 features Jen Pogue reading her essay “My Life is a Movie.” Jen Pogue. Film & TV Actor, Producer, Production Coordinator. Diagnosed at 37. IDC, Stage IV, Triple Negative. Toronto, ON.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-10-0609 min
The BurnITFW: A Fragile Invincibility with Kira HodgsonRipped 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 features Kira Hodgson reading her essay “A Fragile Invincibility.” Kira Hodgson. Product Designer. Diagnosed at 31. IDC, Stage III, ER+, PR+. Protland, OR.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast C...
2023-09-2908 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: A Fragile Invincibility with Kira HodgsonRipped 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 features Kira Hodgson reading her essay “A Fragile Invincibility.” Kira Hodgson. Product Designer. Diagnosed at 31. IDC, Stage III, ER+, PR+. Portland, OR.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Can...
2023-09-2908 min
The BurnITFW: There Can Be Joy with Meghan NathansonRipped 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 features Meghan Nathanson reading her essay “There Can Be Joy.” Meghan Nathanson. Writer and Visual Artist. Diagnosed at 45. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PR+. Coastal Maine. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today...
2023-09-2213 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: There Can Be Joy with Meghan NathansonRipped 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 features Meghan Nathanson reading her essay “There Can Be Joy.” Meghan Nathanson. Writer and Visual Artist. Diagnosed at 45. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PR+. Coastal Maine. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today...
2023-09-2213 min
The BurnITFW: Body Map with Claire MilletRipped 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 features Claire Millet reading her essay “Body Map.” Claire Millet. Craniosacral Therapist/Acupuncturist. Diagnosed at 33. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PR+, then IBC, Stage IV. Boston, MA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, I...
2023-09-1513 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Body Map with Claire MilletRipped 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 features Claire Millet reading her essay “Body Map.” Claire Millet. Craniosacral Therapist/Acupuncturist. Diagnosed at 33. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PR+, then IBC, Stage IV. Boston, MA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, I...
2023-09-1513 minThe BurnITFW: Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell with Shelley MorenoRipped 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 features Shelley Moreno reading her essay “Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell.” Shelley Moreno. Writer and Speaker. Diagnosed at 40. IDC, Stage III, Triple Negative. Los Angeles, CA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Heal...
2023-09-0808 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell with Shelley MorenoRipped 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 features Shelley Moreno reading her essay “Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell.” Shelley Moreno. Writer and Speaker. Diagnosed at 40. IDC, Stage III, Triple Negative. Los Angeles, CA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Heal...
2023-09-0808 min
The BurnITFW: #GucciTrackSuit with Margaret LoniewskaRipped 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 features Margaret Loniewska reading her essay “#GucciTrackSuit” Margaret Loniewska. Educator. Diagnosed at 40, IDC, Stage IV de novo, Triple Positive, CHEK2+. Toronto, ON.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Can...
2023-09-0110 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: #GucciTrackSuit with Margaret LoniewskaRipped 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 features Margaret Loniewska reading her essay “#GucciTrackSuit” Margaret Loniewska. Educator. Diagnosed at 40, IDC, Stage IV de novo, Triple Positive, CHEK2+. Toronto, ON.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Can...
2023-09-0110 min
The BurnITFW: Car Battery with Dawn AmodeoRipped 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 features Dawn Amodeo reading her essay “Car Battery."Dawn Amodeo. Managing Director. Diagnosed at 34. IDC, Stage II, Triple Positive. Los Angeles, CA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast...
2023-08-2511 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Car Battery with Dawn AmodeoRipped 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 features Dawn Amodeo reading her essay “Car Battery."Dawn Amodeo. Managing Director. Diagnosed at 34. IDC, Stage II, Triple Positive. Los Angeles, CA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast...
2023-08-2511 min
The BurnITFW: My Inner Voice with Clare LiRipped 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 features Clare Li reading her essay “My Inner Voice.” Clare Li. Sewist, Sustainable Procurement Professional. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Montreal, QC. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Comm...
2023-08-1110 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: My Inner Voice with Clare LiRipped 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 features Clare Li reading her essay “My Inner Voice.” Clare Li. Sewist, Sustainable Procurement Professional. IDC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Montreal, QC. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commun...
2023-08-1110 min
The BurnITFW: After Death Leaves Its Calling Card with Julie StonefeltRipped 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 features Julie Stonefelt reading her essay “After Death Leaves Its Calling Card.” Julie Stonefelt. Park Ranger and Co-Founder of Wild Homestead Living. Diagnosed at 35. DCIS and Mucinous carcinoma, ER+. Snoqualmie Valley, WA. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of...
2023-08-0407 minIgniting the Fire WithinAfter Death Leaves Its Calling Card with Julie StonefeltRipped 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 features Julie Stonefelt reading her essay “After Death Leaves Its Calling Card.” Julie Stonefelt. Park Ranger and Co-Founder of Wild Homestead Living. Diagnosed at 35. DCIS and Mucinous carcinoma, ER+. Snoqualmie Valley, WA.Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of...
2023-08-0407 min
The BurnITFW: The Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Camel's Back with Madison Hager (Explicit)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 features Madison Hager reading her essay “The Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Camel's Back.” Madison Hager. Copywriter. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, Stage IIA, ER+, PR+, ATM. Lincoln, NE. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Ins...
2023-07-2811 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: The Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Camel's Back with Madison Hager (Explicit)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 features Madison Hager reading her essay “The Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Camel's Back.” Madison Hager. Copywriter. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, Stage IIA, ER+, PR+, ATM. Lincoln, NE. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Ins...
2023-07-2811 min
The BurnITFW: I Still Love You with Jessica WajdaRipped 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 features Jessica Wajda reading her essay “I Still Love You.” Jessica Wajda. Wellness Retreat Facilitator and Chef. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage III. Triple Negative. Cerrillos, NM. @jessicawajdaBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today...
2023-07-2106 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: I Still Love You with Jessica WajdaRipped 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 features Jessica Wajda reading her essay “I Still Love You.” Jessica Wajda. Wellness Retreat Facilitator and Chef. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage III. Triple Negative. Cerrillos, NM. @jessicawajdaBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today...
2023-07-2106 min
The BurnITFW: How a Foob Saved the Day with April Johnson StearnsRipped 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 features April Johnson Stearns reading her essay “How a Foob Saved the Day.” April Johnson Stearns. Editor and Founder of WILDFIRE Magazine. Diagnosed at 35. IDC, Stage III, HER2+. Santa Cruz, CA. @i_heart_my_lifeBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire...
2023-07-1408 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: How a Foob Saved the Day with April Johnson StearnsRipped 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 features April Johnson Stearns reading her essay “How a Foob Saved the Day.” April Johnson Stearns. Editor and Founder of WILDFIRE Magazine. Diagnosed at 35. IDC, Stage III, HER2+. Santa Cruz, CA. @i_heart_my_lifeBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire...
2023-07-1408 min
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 BurnITFW: Can I See? with Juni BucherRipped 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 features Juni Bucher reading her essay “Can I See?.” Juni Bucher. Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Diagnosed at 41. Stage I, IDC, ER+. Portland, OR. @junibwellBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commu...
2023-07-0709 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Can I See? with Juni BucherRipped 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 features Juni Bucher reading her essay “Can I See?.” Juni Bucher. Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Diagnosed at 41. Stage I, IDC, ER+. Portland, OR. @junibwellBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commu...
2023-07-0709 min
The BurnITFW: Dear One with Meaghan Calcari CampbellRipped 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 features Meaghan Calcari Campbell reading her essay “Dear One.” Meaghan Calcari Campbell. Ocean Conservation Practitioner. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage IIB, Triple Positive. San Francisco, CA. @calcariousBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s You...
2023-06-3010 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Dear One with Meaghan Calcari CampbellRipped 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 features Meaghan Calcari Campbell reading her essay “Dear One.” Meaghan Calcari Campbell. Ocean Conservation Practitioner. Diagnosed at 32. IDC, Stage IIB, Triple Positive. San Francisco, CA. @calcariousBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s You...
2023-06-3010 min
The BurnITFW: Street Light with Natalie Bello SilvaRipped 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 features Natalie Bello Silva reading her essay “Street Light.” Natalie Bello Silva. UX Designer and Founder of Scarves For Healing. Diagnosed at 27. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PRE+. Washington, DC. @ScarvesforhealingBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-06-2311 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Street Light with Natalie Bello SilvaRipped 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 features Natalie Bello Silva reading her essay “Street Light.” Natalie Bello Silva. UX Designer and Founder of Scarves For Healing. Diagnosed at 27. IDC, Stage II, ER+, PRE+. Washington, DC. @ScarvesforhealingBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-06-2311 min
The BurnITFW: My Jiminy Cricket with Stefanie Le JeunesseRipped 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 features Stefanie Le Jeunesse reading her essay “My Jiminy Cricket.” Stefanie is a writer. Diagnosed at 39. ILC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Northwestern Washington. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commu...
2023-06-1609 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: My Jiminy Cricket with Stefanie Le JeunesseRipped 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 features Stefanie Le Jeunesse reading her essay “My Jiminy Cricket.” Stefanie is a writer. Diagnosed at 39. ILC, Stage IV, ER+, PR+. Northwestern Washington. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Commu...
2023-06-1609 min
The BurnITFW: The Day My Nipple Fell Off with Laurie Hessen PomeranzRipped 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 features Laurie Hessen Pomeranz reading her essay “The Day My Nipple Fell Off.” Laurie is a psychotherapist in private practice and Director at Beautycounter. Diagnosed at 42. IDC and ILC, Stage IIB, ER+, PR+. San Francisco, CA. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting...
2023-06-0914 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: The Day My Nipple Fell Off with Laurie Hessen PomeranzRipped 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 features Laurie Hessen Pomeranz reading her essay “The Day My Nipple Fell Off.” Laurie is a psychotherapist in private practice and Director at Beautycounter. Diagnosed at 42. IDC and ILC, Stage IIB, ER+, PR+. San Francisco, CA. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting...
2023-06-0914 min
The BurnITFW: Linda: My Hero, My Tamoxifen Tester with Tamira JubberRipped 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 features Tamira Jubber reading her essay “Linda: My Hero, My Tamoxifen Tester.” Tamira is retired. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, Stage III, Triple Positive. Colorado Springs, CO. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Bre...
2023-06-0214 min
Igniting the Fire WithinITFW: Linda: My Hero, My Tamoxifen Tester with Tamira JubberRipped 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 features Tamira Jubber reading her essay “Linda: My Hero, My Tamoxifen Tester.” Tamira is retired. Diagnosed at 29. IDC, Stage III, Triple Positive. Colorado Springs, CO. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Bre...
2023-06-0214 min
The BurnITFW: Dynamite for the Dinner Table with Denise Archer (Explicit)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 features Denise Archer reading her essay “Dynamite for the Dinner Table.” Denise is a sewist, writer, and part-time school bus driver. Diagnosed at 45. IDC, Stage IIB, Triple Negative. Portland, OR. This episode contains explicit language.Buy the Wildfire book “I...
2023-05-2611 minIgniting the Fire WithinITFW: Dynamite for the Dinner Table with Denise ArcherRipped 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 features Denise Archer reading her essay “Dynamite for the Dinner Table.” Denise is a sewist, writer, and part-time school bus driver. Diagnosed at 45. IDC, Stage IIB, Triple Negative. Portland, OR. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Ho...
2023-05-2611 min
The BurnITFW: Permanent with Stephanie KinkelRipped 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 features Stephanie Kinkel reading her essay “Permanent.” Stephanie is a middle school academic dean. Diagnosed at 39. Stage I, IDC, Triple Positive, DCIS, ATM+. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Com...
2023-05-1908 min
Igniting the Fire WithinITFW: Permanent with Stephanie KinkelRipped 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 features Stephanie Kinkel reading her essay “Permanent.” Stephanie is a middle school academic dean. Diagnosed at 39. Stage I, IDC, Triple Positive, DCIS, ATM+. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Com...
2023-05-1908 min
The BurnITFW: Riding Shotgun with Ann CamdenRipped 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 features Ann Camden reading her essay “Riding Shotgun.” Ann is a former communications executive turned advocate. Diagnosed at 38. Stage III, then diagnosed again at 45. Stage IV. ER+, PR+. Raleigh, NC. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-05-1213 min
Igniting the Fire WithinITFW: Riding Shotgun with Ann CamdenRipped 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 features Ann Camden reading her essay “Riding Shotgun.” Ann is a former communications executive turned advocate. Diagnosed at 38. Stage III, then diagnosed again at 45. Stage IV. ER+, PR+. Raleigh, NC. Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope...
2023-05-1213 min
Igniting the Fire WithinIgniting the Fire Within TrailerRipped 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 features the essay “Ocean” by Leslie Rayment read posthumously by April Stearns. Leslie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33. While Leslie was weaning her daughter from breastfeeding, she realized the lump she had long dismissed as a clogged milk duct could be something...
2023-05-1105 min
The BurnIgniting the Fire Within TrailerRipped 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 features the essay “Ocean” by Leslie Rayment read posthumously by April Stearns. Leslie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33. While Leslie was weaning her daughter from breastfeeding, she realized the lump she had long dismissed as a clogged milk duct could be somethin...
2023-05-0805 minThe BurnRe-Release of Episode 1: Talking to Kids About Cancer with Sara OlsherWe are continuing the celebration of our 1 year anniversary of the podcast with this re-release of our very first episode featuring Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright. We are focusing our celebration on the "hard truths" learned in cancer and this episode highlights another: sometimes you have to face cancer while also parenting children. How do you care for yourself when others depend on you for care, too?Thank you to Sara for being our first guest on The Burn! Be sure to listen to episode 55 “Cancer’s Lessons: 6 Truths - Anniversary Special (it’s 2 juicy parts!) where host Ap...
2022-09-0729 minThe BurnCancer’s Lesson (Part 2 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica HaroToday we celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a special 2 part episode where April and Monica revisit some favorite episodes and guests from the past year of The Burn! Our goal is to bring the stories of the young breast cancer community to life and to inspire you to use writing as a tool in your own survivorship. We’ve organized today’s special around what we are calling “hard truths of being diagnosed young.” Young is a state of mind, of course, but for our purposes young refers to those diagnosed at least initially under 50 years old. In this special...
2022-08-3143 minThe BurnCancer’s Lesson (Part 1 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica HaroToday we celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a special 2 part episode where April and Monica revisit some favorite episodes and guests from the past year of The Burn! Our goal is to bring the stories of the young breast cancer community to life and to inspire you to use writing as a tool in your own survivorship. We’ve organized today’s special around what we are calling “hard truths of being diagnosed young.” Young is a state of mind, of course, but for our purposes young refers to those diagnosed at least initially under 50 years old. In this special...
2022-08-3151 minThe BurnRemembering Nalie Agustin with April StearnsToday our host April Stearns gives us some reflections and food for thought from the young breast cancer landscape. In this mini yet dense episode, April honors the memory of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) influencer & advocate Nalie Agustin, ponders what it means to be a “cancer famous” social media influencer, and how our words live on after we are gone. She’ll talk about the empowerment and inspiration that emerges when being vulnerable with your authentic voice, finding meaning in what you are experiencing, and share a story about a quote from Brene Brown that captivated her. In memor...
2022-05-2511 minThe BurnAddressing the Specialized Needs of Younger Breast Cancer Patients with April StearnsApril wants to tell you a story from her own breast cancer survivorship. It’s a story that will shed light on why she focuses so much energy on the younger breast cancer community with her work with both Wildfire Magazine, her writing workshops, and this podcast. As always, she'll tie this together with a writing prompt at the end to help you use writing to heal your own story. Today, April shares a piece she wrote about what it’s like to be young and diagnosed, and finding your people. Additionally, here are a few resources desig...
2021-10-0613 minThe BurnTrailer: The Burn with April Stearns & the writers of Wildfire MagazineIntroducing The Burn, your weekly dose of transformative storytelling from the writers behind Wildfire Magazine. We are the ones "too young for breast cancer," but facing a life after diagnosis nonetheless. Hosted by the founder and editor-in-chief, April Stearns. April's belief is that telling your story can be the difference between a difficult cancer experience being traumatic and a difficult cancer experience being empowering. Each week we'll hear personal stories of how one woman is facing life after diagnosis and what lessons she's learning along the way. Come for the stories, leave inspired to put pen to paper and...
2021-08-2409 min