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This week weâre sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little holiday break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from October 2021 to reshare. Enjoy!
In this episode, Laurie Ratliff reads her piece âWhere Do You Go When You Donât Belong Anywhere?â from the 2019 âSocialâ issue of Wildfire Magazine. We all want to know where we belong, where our people are: where are the ones who understand us and accept us completely? Since her diagnosis at 34 and in the 20+ years sheâs lived with metastatic breast cancer, Laurie has navigated many communities within breast cancer, searching for others like herself. At last she found her place in the so-called pink sisterhood. When she found her home, she also found herself in the unexpected role of an advocate for a type of breast reconstruction called aesthetic flat closure.
More about Laurie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@statisticaloddity
https://www.instagram.com/statisticaloddity/
Get the âSocialâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body21
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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This week weâre sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little holiday break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from December 2021 to reshare. Enjoy!
Erica Fitch was 12 when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two decades later at 30, she was diagnosed with DCIS: stage 0, estrogen positive breast cancer when her own daughter was 2. She carries the BRCA2 mutation. Her story today is about growing up with intimate knowledge of illness and the parallels when you face it yourself. And how to write about deeply personal stories that have been sewn into the fabric of your identity. Erica reads her piece âMemories in Color: Four Generationsâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2020 âFamilyâ issue, where she uses the structure of color to explore and write the hard stories in our lives.
More about Erica: https://www.instagram.com/beeing_erica/
More about color symbolism: https://www.writersdigest.com/prompts/the-color-of-ideas-color-associations-writing-prompt
Get the âFamilyâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body21
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Lorie Kolak is a wife and a stay-at-home mom from Illinois. She was diagnosed at 41 with Stage II breast cancer, and also carries the pK71 genetic mutation. Lorie has worked in university libraries, book sales and distribution, copywriting, and copy-editing. When not writing or reading, she enjoys arts and crafts. In this episode, Lorie reads her essay âDoor Marked Dangerâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âBodyâ issue. Lorieâs piece slows down to take us into the moments surrounding her nipple tattoo experience following her mastectomy. April and Lorie will discuss the storytelling fairy tales buried inside of us, cold capping, talking about cancer with children, and the times when you do get to have a choice in the cancer experience.
Purchase the âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
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Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Claire Lemiski is an airline pilot who was diagnosed at 36 with Stage III, hormone positive breast cancer. As a captain at a regional airline in Toronto, Claire is passionate about providing mentorship to new and aspiring women pilots. In this episode, Claire reads her essay âAbout Damn Timeâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âFamilyâ issue. Claireâs piece is about breast cancer being a genderless disease, and a bond that was strengthened with her father because of their shared experience of both receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. April and Claire will discuss using a musical container for writing, the treatment contrasts and misconceptions of male breast cancer, reconstruction, and the intersection of career and cancer. They will also talk about Claireâs lymphedema concerns, and when itâs appropriate to talk about breast cancer when asked about her lymphedema compression sleeve.
More about Claire: https://www.instagram.com/flatpilot/
Purchase the âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/family24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little fall break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from September 2021 to reshare. Enjoy!
When Katie Murray was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was surprised to discover that old traumas she thought she had dealt with were reawakened within her. She turned to writing to ground herself - quite literally on the gurney going into and emerging from surgery - and make sense of all she'd been through, prior to cancer, and then during her cancer treatment. Katie reads a story âNaked Narrativeâ from the 2021 âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine. Trigger warning: this episode includes a mention of miscarriage.
More about Katie:
https://www.instagram.com/1day_2019/
More about our episode sponsor:
Less Radical Podcast
https://cancerculture.substack.com/podcast
Get the âBodyâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body21
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Jennifer Bringle is a freelance writer and editor who was diagnosed at 37 with Stage II, hormone positive breast cancer. She also has the BRCA2 genetic mutation. Jennifer lives in North Carolina with her husband, young son and special needs cat. In this episode, Jennifer reads her essay âBra Huntingâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âBodyâ issue. Jenniferâs essay is about bra shopping after breast cancer surgery told through the lens of buying bras throughout her life. April and Jennifer will talk about the possibility of more reconstruction surgeries in the future, cancer stealing the pleasure of dressing your body, and finding new joy in writing about the past. They will also discuss the people we encounter along the way in our cancer experience. Jennifer will also share her writing process and tips.
More about Jennifer:
https://jenniferbringle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jbhandy78/
More about our episode sponsor:
Less Radical Podcast
https://cancerculture.substack.com/podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mMdQpSdVr9kKSGXTfYLmo
Purchase the âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Shangrong Lee was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer at age 43 in 2017. Shangrong is a mother, wife and marathon runner. She is a Baddie Ambassador with For the Breast of Us, and a Young Advocate Alumni for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. In this episode, Shangrong reads her essay âThe Story About My Bodyâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âBodyâ issue. Shangrongâs piece is about receiving a cancer diagnosis that transports her back in time growing up Asian when she felt like her body wasnât a safe space because she looked different from ridiculous American beauty standards. Then she found running, and found her way to feeling safe in her body again. April and Shangrong will discuss running as an enjoyable lifestyle, body comparisons, and accepting body betrayal. They will also talk about Shangrongâs advocacy work with For the Breast of Us and Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
More about Shangrong: https://www.instagram.com/shangrongs.vibes/
More about our episode sponsor:
Less Radical Podcast
https://cancerculture.substack.com/podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mMdQpSdVr9kKSGXTfYLmo
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.breastofus.com/
https://www.lbbc.org/
Purchase the âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Hannah Haworth was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41, and she carries both the Check2 and ATM genetic mutations. Hannah is an author of teen fiction and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and daughter. In this episode, Hannah reads her essay âThe Deformed Womanâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âBodyâ issue. Hannahâs piece is about attending a support meeting only to hear a woman raging about the changes to her body and realizing she is not angry about her similar body, but rather, feels transformed. April and Hannah will discuss Hannahâs experience of writing her usual fiction books versus cancer memoir, embracing the privilege of aging, and the road to finding a support group that resonates. Hannah will also share two of her favorite writing prompts.
More about Hannah:
https://www.instagram.com/hannahjayneauthor/
https://www.hannah-jayne.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHannahJayne
More about our episode sponsors:
Less Radical Podcast
https://pod.link/1767700499
https://cancerculture.substack.com/podcast
Resensation
https://www.resensation.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADC90IQsJbb48LEuw53Hoo9Fa3Pln&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1Yy5BhD-ARIsAI0RbXbQpYzvDXACzT2cKM-g-ZJI6bN5bNUUr0TsWnPK8Mx5xGLxXpLFuMYaAotqEALw_wcBhttps://www.resensation.com
https://www.instagram.com/resensation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
https://www.facebook.com/resensation/
Purchase the âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
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This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little fall break from our regular podcast schedule to enjoy some Halloween fun. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from January 2022 to reshare. Enjoy!
Megan-Claire Chase was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer at 39 after watching her mother go through her own cancer. Her mom was still very much in need of caregiving when Megan was diagnosed and this led to some hard truths about being a daughter and a caregiver to a parent. What do you do when you need love and nurturing while at the same time being that for a parent? In this episode, Megan reads her piece "When Cancer Worlds Collide'" from Wildfire Magazine's 2018 "Caregivers" issue.
More about Megan-Claire: https://www.instagram.com/warriormegsie/
Get the âCaregiversâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-caregivers
Listen to more episodes centered on caregivers:
Well, Letâs Start a Podcast by Danielle Hernandez
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/958ded9e-a99d-4531-be9c-e9d459dc49a2/
I Call Her Mother by Diana Mae Vega
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aa086054-221d-4dce-96c5-bb28f4451138/
Let the Mirror Shatter by Wang Shein
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7fb3d4a9-b5d7-4a17-9d7e-419fab782f86/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Psychotherapist Erin Weiss returns to The Burn for a third visit. Erin was diagnosed with Stage IV de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC) following her first mammogram at age 42. Sheâs been living with MBC since August 2019. In this episode, she reads her essay âBarbershop Quartetâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âBodyâ issue. Erinâs piece is about her experience of lifeâs traumas as told in four parts via haircuts that culminate with the cut that comes due to a cancer diagnosis. April and Erin will discuss Erinâs process for sharing different and varied stories from her breast cancer experience, and the writing that happens away from the keyboard. They will also talk about the loss of femininity hair loss evokes, realizing the trauma wrapped up in long hair, and the relationship between identity and living with MBC. This episode contains explicit language.
More about Erin: https://www.instagram.com/emweiss/
More about our episode sponsor AnaOno:
https://www.anaono.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anaonointimates/
Purchase the âBodyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body24
Listen to past episodes featuring Erin:
A Guest Room for MBC
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7f4b0f3b-d769-4ef9-bacb-ddfed49a86ef/
Feeling Good as Hell?
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0facf0f6-8529-4634-bd65-5bed0ce76546/
Listen to past episodes featuring AnaOno founder Dana Donofree:
10 Years Learning to Love a New Body
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2550ea8c-41b9-4314-9072-f612cf7394ba/
Chest Inclusivity
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/03ba8e52-d604-4937-91e4-689238b12bfe/
More episodes about hair:
Permanent: It Was Never Just About Hair with Stephanie Kinkel
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b7d01912-1bd1-47c4-9f2a-2c547ed328b9/
Hair with Rebecca Hall
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a34adcc-dc65-439d-8c42-f6a9de3677dc/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
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Susan DiGregorio of Maine was diagnosed just days before her 38th birthday with Stage Ib hormone positive breast cancer. Susan is a mom, wife, volunteer and also works in real estate. In this episode, Susan reads her piece âThe Hidden Struggle of Secondary Infertilityâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âFamilyâ issue. Susanâs story is about the complexities surrounding her inability to have another child after cancer. April and Susan will discuss the roles pets play in cancer, finding acceptance with hormone therapy side effects, and the time and layers in recovering from cancerâs aftermath. They will also talk about the significance of connecting with others within the cancer community.
More about Susan:
https://www.instagram.com/suelaspada/
https://www.facebook.com/susan.laspada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-digregorio-24495b25/
Purchase the âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/family24
Listen to more episodes from the âFamilyâ issue:
March 13 with Kate Rowbotham
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/118270c8-979b-466f-8b7a-53d025106a08/
Mama with DeDe Drake
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cf1633e-3721-4522-bd72-efb5a51146d9/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Lauren Tarpley of South Carolina returns to The Burn for a second visit. She was diagnosed at 34 with Stage II, HER2+ breast cancer. Lauren is a mom, wife and third generation urban homesteader. In this episode, Lauren reads her piece âLucyâs Long Journeyâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âFamilyâ issue. Laurenâs inspirational story is about unexpected and amazing experiences surrounding her post-cancer miracle baby. April and Lauren will talk about the challenges of not being able to breastfeed, finding the lessons in your own story, and the books Lauren has written. Theyâll also discuss Laurenâs plans for her recently purchased farm.
More about Lauren:
https://www.instagram.com/typeaguidetocancer/
https://www.instagram.com/thefarmacychs/
Listen to another episode featuring Lauren:
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/105cd59d-202d-48aa-9567-a3d41ee28fc4/
Purchase the âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/family24
If you liked this episode, you might like this one too:
Pregnancy After Cancer with Meghan Koziel
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/459ec640-fd41-4ee9-8fe8-46feec0f758a/
Listen to more episodes from the âFamilyâ issue:
March 13 with Kate Rowbotham
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/118270c8-979b-466f-8b7a-53d025106a08/
Mama with DeDe Drake
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cf1633e-3721-4522-bd72-efb5a51146d9/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
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DeDe Drake of Michigan was a mother of a toddler when she was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer at 39. In this episode DeDe reads her essay âMamaâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âFamilyâ issue. DeDeâs story is about being in the middle between parenting her young daughter and needing the loving support of her own mom - all under one roof. April and DeDe will talk about the transformation of DeDeâs relationship with her mom through cancer, the vulnerability in asking for and accepting help, and the ways people can be specifically proactive when showing up to support. They will also discuss the reckoning and grief in the aftermath of treatment.
More about our episode sponsor Triage Cancer: https://triagecancer.org/
Purchase the âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/family24
Listen to more episodes from the âFamilyâ issue:
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/118270c8-979b-466f-8b7a-53d025106a08/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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Ash Davidson was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42 that was discovered during during gender affirming surgery. In this episode Ash reads his essay âLonging to Belongâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âQueerâ issue. Ashâs story is about the unique challenges in a medical landscape that often fails to acknowledge the diverse narratives within the cancer community. April and Ash will talk about what itâs been like sharing his story multiple times, finding and making queer support in cancer, and the desire to advocate in the cancer community, and feelings about scars. They will also discuss feeling unsafe in your body and intimacy after breast cancer.
More about Ash:https://www.instagram.com/transashtoning/
Purchase the âQueerâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/queerincancerland24
Listen to more episodes from the âQueerâ issue:
Slowing Down to Write One Moment with Dawn Amodeo https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a082c76d-bd6e-4345-adc5-2b3ac29af98f/
Stay Visible with Stephanie Millett
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf5a9ce5-4858-43b1-88ff-d4b00cb8623c/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Queering Cancer https://queeringcancer.ca/
National LGBT Cancer Network https://cancer-network.org/
Rethink Breast Cancer https://rethinkbreastcancer.com/
Young Survival Coalition https://youngsurvival.org/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine:
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Julia D. Pereira is a psychologist and artist who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) at 32. In this episode Julia reads her essay âAsymmetryâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âQueerâ issue. Julia writes beautifully about the theme of uncertainty. April and Julia will talk about magic caught in moments of uncertainty, finding strength in the unknown, and making important decisions with agency. They will also discuss finding a space to connect in breast cancer when you are queer.
More about Julia: https://magicofthewild.substack.com/
More about our episode sponsor Triage Cancer: https://triagecancer.org/
Listen to more episodes from the âQueerâ issue:
Stay Visible with Stephanie Millett
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf5a9ce5-4858-43b1-88ff-d4b00cb8623c/
Purchase the âQueerâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/queerincancerland24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
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More about Wildfire Magazine:
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Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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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. Sheâll share whatâs 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 breast cancer 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. Weâve learned our listeners have found value in the behind-the-scenes discussions and updates shared in our anniversary episodes. April believes firmly that writing and sharing stories can be a transformative process, offering healing, self-discovery, and connection with others. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning some perspectives on unexpected truths, tips on writing, and future plans for Wildfire and The Burn that you donât want to miss! This episode contains explicit language, but like April always says, âCancer is a salty business, and sometimes salty language is called for!â
More about April: https://www.instagram.com/i_heart_my_life/
More about Monica: https://www.instagram.com/monicawashere/
Listen to the past anniversary episodes:
Cancerâs Lesson (Part 1 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica Haro: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fb933a4d-5665-45a8-ab2d-b8326da87602/
Cancerâs Lesson (Part 2 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica Haro: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ed476337-f8e9-4eb2-b30e-51a61558839d/
Stories of Resilience and Healing - Reflecting on 100 Episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/882eb9c5-ec7e-48a3-85a8-95f408f8a802/
Buy the Wildfire book âIgniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Communityâ: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
More about Young Survivor Coalition: https://youngsurvival.org/
More about Bay Area Young Survivors: https://bayareayoungsurvivors.org/
Listen to past episode mentioned here:
Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and Reflecting with LaTonya Davis & Jayden Holmes
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c2b6cadc-ef03-4191-96c1-bb2ab2384e4f/
The Light Within the Darkness with Sally Joy Wolf
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d995ba03-7cef-4eac-982a-aafecf6c32fd/
Let the Mirror Shatter with Wang Shein
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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 âMarch 13â from Wildfire Magazineâs 2024 âFamilyâ issue. Her story is about three generations of overlapping cancer. April and Kate will discuss understanding how love plays out in decision making, patient and caregiver experiences during the pandemic, and the intersection of work and cancer. They will also discuss the challenge of living with metastatic breast cancer and wondering about what comes next.
More about Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katerowb/
Purchase the âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/family24
More episodes from the MBC community:
A Guest Room for MBC with Erin Weiss https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7f4b0f3b-d769-4ef9-bacb-ddfed49a86ef/
I Thought All Love Was Off the Table with Chiara Riga
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fd4aedbd-0ac1-404c-aa92-1a8304034d56/
Inviting Conversations About Death with Kim Angell
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78dbe9bd-3198-47ff-a889-63c3b28d732e/
Legacy Writing with Lisa Laudico
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44242953-1bd2-43e3-9d38-c3ef4722d3f0/
18% Chance of Light with Laurie Pomeranz
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbe400e4-eeeb-4104-bce9-aad5be0fe969/
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine:
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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 Magazineâs 2020 âFamilyâ issue. She was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II hormone positive breast cancer.
She shares her story about holding precious placeholders in the hopes of a post-cancer baby. This is the story of one woman asking what her fertility path will ultimately reveal and does she have the strength to hang in for the waiting.
More about Tracy:
https://www.instagram.com/tracyleeward/
Purchase the 2020 âFamilyâ issue of Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-family20
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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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 âCrawling in My Skinâ from Wildfire Magazineâs 2021 âBodyâ issue. In that story Mila shared how she turned to music for solace in hard times following her cancer diagnosis at 38. In that episode, Mila revealed she was working on recording a song that she was not yet ready to share. Now, Mila is ready to share her song, "The Longest Goodbye", in this episode. April and Mila will discuss the inspiration for her song, caregiver roles in cancer, and what pushed Mila to complete the song. They will also talk about Milaâs song writing process, what Mila has in the works, as well as fundraising and advocacy.
More about Mila: https://milaknight.com/
Listen to another episode featuring Mila: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3e1f4464-7b93-48bb-8d2f-3362dcdd4e22
Purchase the 2021 âBodyâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/digital-body21
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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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 âStay Visibleâ from the 2024 âQueer in Cancerlandâ issue of Wildfire Magazine. Stephanieâs piece is about her experiences of breast cancer as a queer person. April and Stephanie talk about queer role models in breast cancer, visibility fatigue, and the various segments of allyship in Cancerland. They will also discuss the challenges of survivorship.
More about Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/_the_radiatedlizard/
Listen to another episode featuring Stephanie: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5c2902ca-299f-4c83-a843-b0c88ba1b9de/
Purchase the âQueer in Cancerlandâ issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/queerincancerland24
Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Todayâs Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get the free Wildfire âHot Flashesâ email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletter
Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops
Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop
*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/free
More about Wildfire Magazine:
https://www.wildfirecommunity.org
https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity
Information on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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