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The Burn

186 EpisodesProduced by April StearnsWebsite

Each week, April Stearns and the writers of Wildfire Magazine share their experiences of being diagnosed with breast cancer under 50. The Burn is about telling cancer stories like you’ve never read - or heard - before. We go way deeper than the medical facts to the transformation of survivorship, an… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

I Want My Daughter to Know with Holly Taylor

March 27th, 2024

32:01

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for spring break.  Wildfire …

ITFW: SOS with Vesna Zic-Côté

March 22nd, 2024

8:27

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Ready for Love with Carrie Kreiswirth

March 20th, 2024

47:10

Carrie Kreiswirth was diagnosed at 36 with triple negative breast cancer.  Carrie helps encourage and empower others who have been on a similar cancer journey to her own. In this episode Carrie reads her essay “Ready …

ITFW: Fighting Pretty Again with Kara Frazier

March 15th, 2024

10:46

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Let the Mirror Shatter with Wang Shein

March 13th, 2024

45:36

Wang Shein in a program manager, advocate and serves on the advisory committee for the Advanced Breast Cancer Clinic at MD Anderson. In this episode Wang reads his essay “Let the Mirror Shatter” from the the 2023 “MBC: …

ITFW: Privilege with Christi Salcedo

March 8th, 2024

8:44

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Mermaid with Tara Coyote

March 6th, 2024

30:38

This episode is a tropical postcard coming from our guest Tara Coyote who recorded with us from her yurt in Hawaii.  The soothing cacophony of sounds surrounding her island space compliment the reading of her essay …

ITFW: I Call Her Mother with Diana Mae Vega

March 1st, 2024

9:11

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Learning from Regrets with Tasha Carlson

February 28th, 2024

39:52

Tasha Carlson is physician who was diagnosed at 40 with DCIS at her very first mammogram. In this episode Tasha reads her essay “Learning from Regrets” from the 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire. Tasha’s story is about …

ITFW: The Lemonade Date with Danielle Thurston

February 23rd, 2024

8:48

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

My Body is a Changing Landscape with Anna Wassman-Cox

February 21st, 2024

38:40

Anna Wassman-Cox is a wife, dog mom, and dancer who has faced cancer twice.  Anna was diagnosed at 25 with Stage II Triple Positive breast cancer, and then a local recurrence at 29.  In this episode Anna reads her essay …

ITFW: Love. At Last. with Leslie Martin

February 16th, 2024

9:19

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

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

February 14th, 2024

40:33

Emily Rau is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and the editor of the Willa Cather Archive.  In …

ITFW: Heat Lightening with Emily Helck

February 9th, 2024

10:03

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

18% Chance of Light with Laurie Pomeranz (Explicit)

February 7th, 2024

36:53

San Francisco resident Laurie Pomeranz returns to the podcast for a second time.  She is a psychotherapist and brand advocate at Beautycounter.  At 42 she was diagnosed with Stage IIb breast cancer.  Twelve years later, …

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

February 2nd, 2024

6:07

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Hair with Rebecca Hall

January 31st, 2024

51:46

Rebecca Hall is a writer, editor and former yoga instructor who was diagnosed at 25 with Stage III Triple Positive breast cancer.  Then she was diagnosed with a metastatic recurrence at 29.  Rebecca has been an …

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

January 26th, 2024

11:33

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Listening to the Trees with Alyssa Tsagong

January 24th, 2024

27:40

Alyssa Tsagong of Wisconsin was diagnosed at 38 with Stage III breast cancer, and then received a Stage IV diagnosis at 41.  In this episode Alyssa reads her essay “Listening to the Trees” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons …

ITFW: This is Cancer. with Meghan McCallum

January 19th, 2024

12:40

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Traveling With Pets with Emma Jarrett

January 17th, 2024

34:06

Performance coach and writer Emma Jarrett was diagnosed at 51 with lobular breast cancer. In this episode Emma reads her essay “Traveling With Pets” …

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

January 12th, 2024

9:55

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Fast Will Make Me Furious with Ann Camden (Explicit)

January 10th, 2024

33:17

Ann Camden is a prolific writer and past Burn guest. She was diagnosed Stage III at 38, and then Stage IV at 45.  In this episode Ann reads her essay …

ITFW: A Guest Room for MBC with Erin Weiss

January 5th, 2024

18:10

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

10 Years Learning to Love a New Body with Dana Donofree (Explicit)

January 3rd, 2024

34:05

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the winter holidays.  Wildfire …

ITFW: No. with Melanie Childers

December 29th, 2023

7:48

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Slideshow: Writing Stories in Scenes with Kelley Franks

December 27th, 2023

39:59

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the winter holidays.  April …

ITFW: Living in the In Between with Amy Schnitzler

December 22nd, 2023

9:02

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Surviving to Thriving After Breast Cancer with Anne Ferrier Crook

December 20th, 2023

39:16

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the winter holidays.  Wildfire …

ITFW: The Cancer Gene with Whitney O'Connor

December 15th, 2023

13:28

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Frayed Jeans and Roses with Tina Conrad

December 13th, 2023

35:08

Tina Conrad was diagnosed a decade ago at 37.  She is the daughter of a two-time TNBC breast cancer survivor. She is a merchandise manager, and the creator of DJ Breast Cancer podcast.  In this episode Tina reads her …

ITFW: Love in the Time of Chemotherapy with Christina Zajicek

December 8th, 2023

13:31

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Quebec Beckons with Anita Saesing

December 6th, 2023

31:09

Anita Saesing was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer at 27. Anita is a lover of travel and writing.  She lives in Arizona with her partner and toy poodle.  In this episode Anita reads her essay “Quebec …

ITFW: The Moments Between with Erin Stodola

December 1st, 2023

9:13

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

AKA Trouble with Patti Duncan

November 29th, 2023

25:23

Canadian Patti Duncan is an animal and travel lover who was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer in 2016.  In this episode Patti reads her essay “Trouble” from the 2023 “Travel” issue of Wildfire.  Patti’s story is about …

ITFW: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen Stelter

November 24th, 2023

9:57

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and Reflecting with LaTonya Davis & Jayden Holmes

November 22nd, 2023

32:10

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday.  …

ITFW: From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with April Renn

November 17th, 2023

7:28

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

SOS with Vesna Zic-Côté

November 15th, 2023

29:46

Canadian Vesna Zic-Côté was diagnosed at 38 with breast cancer.  She is a patient advocate living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and a …

ITFW: We Release with Mackenzie Lives

November 10th, 2023

8:42

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Cristina with Marissa Thomas (explicit)

November 8th, 2023

26:14

Marissa Thomas was diagnosed at 35 with breast cancer.  Marissa works in healthcare administration, is a board member with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and cofounder of For the Breast of Us. In this episode Marissa …

ITFW: When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim Harms

November 3rd, 2023

7:18

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Chest Inclusivity with Dana Donofree

November 1st, 2023

41:39

Thirteen years ago Dana Donofree was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27.  She is the founder of AnaOno Intimates, and the guest editor from our 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire Magazine.  In this episode, Dana will read …

ITFW: Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with Vanessa D'Souza

October 27th, 2023

18:47

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Pressure, Pause with Kellie Chouinard

October 25th, 2023

28:30

Kellie Chouinard is a student, teacher, and researcher from Ontario, Canada.  She was diagnosed at 34 with Triple Negative breast cancer.  In this episode, Kellie reads her essay “Pressure, Pause” from Wildfire …

ITFW: Paying Tolls with Jessica Fox

October 20th, 2023

9:27

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

The Water Spirit with Vikki Pedigo

October 18th, 2023

28:17

Vikki Pedigo was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer.  She is a health coach and nurse practitioner from upstate New York.  In this episode, Vikki reads her essay “The Water Spirit” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2023 “Travel” …

ITFW: A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah Lee

October 13th, 2023

12:00

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Intimacy Without Nipples with Lisa Cassenti (explicit)

October 11th, 2023

32:46

Lisa Cassenti was diagnosed at 43 with Stage II breast cancer.  She carries both the BRCA2 and BRIP1 gene mutations.  Lisa is a special educator, author, entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Breast Connection.  In this …

ITFW: My Life is a Movie with Jen Pogue

October 6th, 2023

9:35

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

I Call Her Mother with Diana Vega

October 4th, 2023

34:18

Diana Vega was diagnosed at 29 with a type of breast cancer called Pleomorphic sarcoma, Stage IIb.  She is a nurse, photographer, floral designer, …

ITFW: A Fragile Invincibility with Kira Hodgson

September 29th, 2023

8:38

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Never Assume with Lisa Jones Christensen

September 27th, 2023

33:27

Lisa Jones Christensen of Utah was diagnosed at 39 with Stage III, hormone positive breast cancer as a new mom.  Lisa is a business school professor, …

ITFW: There Can Be Joy with Meghan Nathanson

September 22nd, 2023

13:01

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Time with Rachel Van Stratton-Kirk

September 20th, 2023

38:05

Rachel Van Stratton-Kirk is a medical device marketing leader from Orange County, California.  She was diagnosed at 35 with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) not long after her initial stage I diagnosis.  Rachel is the …

ITFW: Body Map with Claire Millet

September 15th, 2023

13:49

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

The Kittens with Janelle Tellone

September 13th, 2023

27:49

Janelle is a corporate trainer living in Florida with her husband, Jordan.  She was diagnosed at 32 with Stage IV, Triple Positive breast cancer.  In this episode Janelle reads her essay “The Kittens” from the 2023 …

ITFW: Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell with Shelley Moreno

September 8th, 2023

8:56

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Heat Lightning with Emily Helck

September 6th, 2023

34:10

Emily Helck is a writer and artist who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 over a decade ago.  Emily was one of the very first writers published in Wildfire Magazine. She wrote “Heat Lightning” in the first “Love In …

ITFW: #GucciTrackSuit with Margaret Loniewska

September 1st, 2023

10:41

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Surviving Via a Creative Outlet with Denise Archer (Explicit)

August 30th, 2023

29:29

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the Labor Day holiday. …

ITFW: Car Battery with Dawn Amodeo

August 25th, 2023

11:45

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Well, Let’s Start a Podcast by Danielle Hernandez with Violeta Wall & Heather Higginbotham

August 23rd, 2023

44:49

In 2018 Wildfire Magazine had the privilege of publishing Danielle Hernandez’s essay “Well, Let’s Start a Podcast” in the “The Caregivers” issue.  Danielle was diagnosed at 32 with Stage IV breast cancer in 2017. She …

ITFW: A Eulogy to the Person I was Before with Saskia Lightstar

August 18th, 2023

6:02

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Mommy’s Boobs Are Different with Dory Kashin

August 16th, 2023

25:17

Dory Kashin is an event planner who was diagnosed at 29 with hormone positive breast cancer.  After a year of active treatment and multiple rounds of …

ITFW: My Inner Voice with Clare Li

August 11th, 2023

10:51

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Life With You: In Three Parts with Dorothy Parades (Explicit)

August 9th, 2023

40:34

Dorothy Parades was first diagnosed at 26 with Stage I, Triple Negative breast cancer. Ten years later, she was then also diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 36 and again at 38.  In this episode Dorothy reads her piece …

ITFW: After Death Leaves Its Calling Card with Julie Stonefelt

August 4th, 2023

7:52

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Combatting Post-Cancer Depression with Anna Crollman

August 2nd, 2023

32:27

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for a summer break.   Wildfire …

ITFW: The Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Camel's Back with Madison Hager (Explicit)

July 28th, 2023

11:21

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

The Hate I Gave with Ashley LeQuesne (Explicit)

July 26th, 2023

30:10

Ashley LeQuesne is a stay at home mom and quilt designer who was diagnosed with Stave IV de novo breast cancer.  In this episode Ashley reads her essay “The Hate I Gave” from the 2023 “Five Years and Counting” issue of …

ITFW: I Still Love You with Jessica Wajda

July 21st, 2023

6:23

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

The Chrysalis with Tatiana Berger

July 19th, 2023

32:31

Tatiana Berger is a former attorney who was diagnosed with breast cancer twice. She is an aspiring writer and hopes to create healing retreats for cancer survivors.  She is a single mom, enjoys an active, outdoor …

ITFW: How a Foob Saved the Day with April Johnson Stearns

July 14th, 2023

8:53

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Stories of Resilience and Healing - Reflecting on 100 Episodes (Explicit)

July 12th, 2023

54:40

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 …

ITFW: Can I See? with Juni Bucher

July 7th, 2023

9:49

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Finding My Breath Poem & Meditation with Justine Egan-Kunicki

July 5th, 2023

36:07

This is our first episode of The Burn featuring a guided meditation with Justine Egan-Kunicki.  Justine is a breast cancer advocate, social …

ITFW: Dear One with Meaghan Calcari Campbell

June 30th, 2023

10:09

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

The Power of Being Vulnerable: I Was Alone Until I Wasn’t with Jessica Lynne

June 28th, 2023

33:57

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the July 4th holiday. …

ITFW: Street Light with Natalie Bello Silva

June 23rd, 2023

11:47

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

From Impossible to Possible with Di Keen

June 21st, 2023

38:52

Di Keen was diagnosed at 36 with Stage IV de novo inflammatory breast cancer in 2014.  She is a mother, wife, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, and lifelong student.  In 2020, Di founded ROOTS & WINGS Charitable …

ITFW: My Jiminy Cricket with Stefanie Le Jeunesse

June 16th, 2023

9:19

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

When Two Worlds Collide with Roberta Lombardi

June 14th, 2023

35:16

Roberta Lombardi was diagnosed at 49 with Stage I, Triple Positive breast cancer in 2016.  In 2018 she founded Infinite Strength — a nonprofit which provides financial and emotional support to underrepresented single …

ITFW: The Day My Nipple Fell Off with Laurie Hessen Pomeranz

June 9th, 2023

14:25

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Puberty in Purgatory at Thirty-One with Lauren Oxenhandler (Explicit)

June 7th, 2023

31:21

Lauren Oxenhandler was diagnosed at 30 with triple negative breast cancer. She is a life coach, and identifies as a seeker of connections to the world and other people via travel.  In this episode Lauren reads her essay …

ITFW: Linda: My Hero, My Tamoxifen Tester with Tamira Jubber

June 2nd, 2023

14:26

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

This Is Cancer with Meghan McCallum

May 31st, 2023

34:14

Meghan McCallum is a freelance writer and French to English translator living in Wisconsin.  She was diagnosed with Stage III Triple Negative breast cancer at 32. In this episode Meghan reads her essay “This Is Cancer” …

ITFW: Dynamite for the Dinner Table with Denise Archer (Explicit)

May 26th, 2023

11:14

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

A Guest Room for MBC with Erin Weiss (Explicit)

May 24th, 2023

39:16

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the Memorial Day holiday. …

ITFW: Permanent with Stephanie Kinkel

May 19th, 2023

8:04

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Healing Ink Cancer Changemaker with Tara Dunsmore

May 17th, 2023

32:01

Tara Dunsmore Williamson of North Carolina was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago.  She was one of the earliest breast cancer changemakers …

ITFW: Riding Shotgun with Ann Camden

May 12th, 2023

13:51

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Looking Beyond the Veil with Angela Firman

May 10th, 2023

35:23

This episode's guest is Wildfire’s own Angela Firman.  She helps edit each issue of the magazine.  Angela was diagnosed initially at 33 with Stage III hormone-positive breast cancer and she is now living with Stage IV …

Igniting the Fire Within Trailer

May 8th, 2023

5:22

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each …

Remember Who The F! You Are with Dana Roske (explicit)

May 3rd, 2023

39:08

Californian Dana Roske is a part-time winery wench, single mother to two girls, and an aspiring writer. She was diagnosed at 34 with not only breast cancer, but also a rare sarcoma called a Gastrointestinal Stromal …

Re-Release: Revisiting Fertility Loss 10+ Years Later with Melanie Childers (Explicit)

April 26th, 2023

36:57

This week in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we have selected this episode from March of 2022 to re-share.  It features Melanie Childers sharing her story and feelings around her cancer-induced loss of …

Surviving to Thriving After Breast Cancer with Anne Ferrier Crook

April 19th, 2023

37:51

Anne Ferrier Crook was diagnosed at 48 with Stage I hormone-positive breast cancer. A few years later, cancer came again in the form of Stage Ib melanoma. Anne has worked in many facets of healthcare doing what she …

Inviting Conversations About Death with Kim Angell

April 12th, 2023

35:09

Canadian Kim Angell is a human resources consultant and patient advocate.  Kim was initially diagnosed with Stage IIb, hormone positive lobular …

Re-Release: Revealing the Moments Between with Erin Stodola

April 5th, 2023

32:30

We are taking this week off to enjoy spring break with our loved ones, so we’ve dug through our archives to select a favorite episode from March 2022 to re-share.   We know you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we do! 

First Comes Cancer Then Comes Divorce with Beth Gainer

March 29th, 2023

33:25

Beth Gainer is an author who is an educator, as well as a professional writer and editor. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39, and is now 22 years out from her diagnosis. In this episode she reads her piece …

Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen Stelter

March 22nd, 2023

44:08

Gretchen Stelter is a freelance book editor & writer from Madison, Wisconsin.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39.  She has volunteered …

Re-Release: A Family Narrative of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome with Whitney O’Connor

March 15th, 2023

33:15

This week in honor of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Awareness Month, we have selected this episode from February 2022 to re-share.  It features Whitney O’Connor who discovered her link to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome when diagnosed with …

From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with April Renn (Explicit)

March 8th, 2023

29:17

April Renn is a student, and an eccentric mother of one.  She was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II breast cancer and carries the PALB2 gene.  April is a long-term survivor being 5+ years out from diagnosis.  In this …

Using My Story to Fight for Equality in Breast Cancer with Jamil Rivers

March 1st, 2023

33:48

Jamil Rivers is a powerhouse.  Diagnosed at 39 with Stage IV de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC), she is a CEO, devoted mama, wife and passionate advocate.  Since diagnosis, Jamil has become an advocate using her …

My Life, and Being Wrong with Stephanie Millett

February 22nd, 2023

32:04

Stephanie is a retired hair stylist, writer, and advocate for AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Stephanie was diagnosed stage IIIa at 25, and then stage IV at 31. In this episode Stephanie reads their essay “My Life and Being …

Quilt, Blog, Advocate: Legacy Made Tangible with Ann Camden

February 15th, 2023

33:34

We are delighted to welcome Ann Camden back for another episode of The Burn. Ann was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer at 38. She then had a Stage IV recurrence at 45. More recently, she was diagnosed with …

I Want My Daughter to Know with Holly Taylor

February 8th, 2023

30:43

Holly Taylor was a sergeant in the US Army National Guard, and then became a kindergarten teacher.  She was diagnosed at 37 with stage IV breast …

You & I with Ashley Blair Doyle

February 1st, 2023

36:56

Ashely Blair Doyle is a retired newspaper worker, graphic designer, artist, and advocate.  She was initially diagnosed at 28 with early stage breast cancer, and then at 34 with stage IV MBC.  She carries the PALB2, exon …

When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim Harms

January 25th, 2023

27:18

Kim Harms is an author and librarian who was diagnosed at 40 with breast cancer.  In this episode Kim reads her piece “When the Return on Your Dollar …

Using Your Personal Story to Create Large-Scale Change with Ricki Fairley (Explicit)

January 18th, 2023

31:06

Advocate Ricki Fairley was diagnosed at 55 with Stage IIIa, Triple Negative breast cancer.  She is the CEO and co-founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance.  She is a marketing veteran, and serves on the board …

My Story in Ink with Pye Pajewski

January 11th, 2023

34:14

Western Pennsylvania resident Pye Pajewski is a hesitant writer serving the public as a library staffer. Pye is thriving after two breast cancer diagnoses at ages 37 and 59.  In this episode Pye reads her poem “Ink” …

Re-Release: Pregnancy After Cancer with Meghan Koziel

January 4th, 2023

26:57

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule to enjoy the winter holidays with …

Re-Release: Legacy Writing with Lisa Laudico

December 28th, 2022

40:02

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule to enjoy the winter holidays with …

Re-Release: Words to Live By with Nikki Leigh McKean (Explicit)

December 21st, 2022

37:16

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule to enjoy the winter holidays with …

Lost and Lines with Amy Austin

December 14th, 2022

32:51

This is our first episode focused on poetry featuring two poems written by academic librarian Amy Austin of Florida.  Amy was diagnosed with Stage IV de novo breast cancer at 34 after initially being misdiagnosed with a …

Paying Tolls on the Breast Cancer Road with Jessica Fox

December 7th, 2022

28:44

Jessica Fox returns to The Burn for another episode. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 43. Jessica reads her piece “Paying Tolls” from Wildfire …

Slideshow: Writing Stories in Scenes with Kelley Franks

November 30th, 2022

40:00

Kelley Franks is a school social worker from Ohio.  She was diagnosed at 36 with Stage IIb breast cancer, then again at 41 with Stage IV MBC. Kelley …

Re-Release: My Life is a Movie with Jen Pogue

November 23rd, 2022

28:42

This week as we kick back and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday vibes here in the US, we are taking a little break from our regular podcast schedule to …

How to Be the Main Character of Your Life with Stori Nagel (Explicit)

November 16th, 2022

46:01

Southern California resident Stori Nagel was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer a decade ago at age 38.  She is president and founder of her …

Telling Your Story with a Slant with Elizabeth Reed (Explicit)

November 9th, 2022

29:34

Elizabeth Reed has faced cancer three times, initially being diagnosed with breast cancer at 48.  She is a writer, musician, activist, wife, mom, and traveler. In this episode Elizabeth reads her piece “Breast Cancer …

A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah Lee

November 2nd, 2022

34:56

Borah Lee is a wife, mom, former journalist and attorney; a recovering perfectionist and a sinner saved by grace. She was diagnosed at 37 and has had …

What a Pen Name Can Unlock with Jenny Collins

October 26th, 2022

38:13

Joining us for this episode is Jenny Collins - our first guest that has chosen to use a pen name to tell her story.  Jenny was diagnosed Stage II at …

Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and Reflecting with LaTonya Davis and Jayden Holmes

October 19th, 2022

30:15

Miami Beach residents LaTonya Davis and her nephson Jayden Holmes share their collaborative piece “Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and …

Broken is Not a Dirty Word with Kate Crawford

October 12th, 2022

28:56

Nonprofit Executive Director & Marketing Strategist Kate Crawford was diagnosed at 28 with breast cancer.  She is living with terminal Stage IV MBC, and also has Li-Fraumeni Syndrome which leaves her susceptible to …

How Million Dollar Boobs Led to a Million Words with Jean Criss

October 5th, 2022

38:48

Jean Criss is an author, digital media entrepreneur, festival and multimedia producer, tech innovator, post-surgical fashion designer, and a …

Rip Curl with Maya Kini (Explicit)

September 28th, 2022

29:15

San Francisco resident Maya Kini is a visual artist, a poet and a mother of two.  She has an MFA in Metalsmithing & her favorite material is …

Using a Body Map to Find Forgiveness with Claire Millet

September 21st, 2022

32:21

Claire Millet is an acupuncturist & craniosacral therapist living in Boston, Massachusetts. Claire has been riding a six-year-long rollercoaster …

A Journalist Embedded in Cancerland with Aisha Chowdhry (Explicit)

September 13th, 2022

36:26

South Africa based journalist Aisha Chowdhry was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 in the midst of her journalism career.  Today Aisha reads her story “A Journalist Embedded in Cancerland” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 …

Re-Release of Episode 1: Talking to Kids About Cancer with Sara Olsher

September 7th, 2022

29:57

We 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" …

Cancer’s Lesson (Part 2 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica Haro

August 31st, 2022

43:36

Today 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 …

Cancer’s Lesson (Part 1 of 2): 6 Truths Anniversary Special with April Stearns and Monica Haro

August 31st, 2022

51:47

Today 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 …

Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with Vanessa D’Souza

August 24th, 2022

41:33

Pediatric Physiotherapist Vanessa D’Souza of Calgary was diagnosed with breast cancer at 44. She is a mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, partner, friend, neighbor, advocate and lover of life.  Today Vanessa reads …

Lessons From a Life Lived in Cancer Culture with Amy Hartl

August 17th, 2022

37:19

New Yorker Amy Hartl wears many hats: recovery educator, survivorship consultant, oncology massage specialist, lymphatic drainage therapist and …

The Friends That Leave with Lauren Candies Tarpley

August 10th, 2022

35:42

Young mother Lauren Candies Tarpley of Charleston, South Carolina was diagnosed at 34 with breast cancer.  Today Lauren reads her piece “The Friends …

There Can Be Joy with Meghan Nathanson

August 3rd, 2022

39:11

Today’s guest is Meghan Nathanson, a writer & visual artist from coastal Maine.  She was diagnosed at 45 with breast cancer.  Today, Meghan reads her piece “There Can Be Joy” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 …

Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell with Shelley Moreno

July 27th, 2022

33:12

Shelley Moreno of Los Angeles was diagnosed in 2012 at 40 with breast cancer while a single mother.  Today Shelley reads her piece “Each Body Part Has a Story to Tell” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2019 “Body” issue.  …

Slowing Down to Write One Moment with Dawn Amodeo

July 20th, 2022

29:54

Managing Director Dawn Amodeo of Los Angeles was diagnosed at 34 with breast cancer.  Today Dawn reads her piece “Car Battery” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Body” issue.  Dawn’s story slows things down to key moments …

Dating After a Mastectomy with Juni Bucher (explicit language & sexual content)

July 13th, 2022

35:57

Nutritional therapy practitioner and meditation teacher Juni Bucher was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer.  Today Juni reads her piece, “Can I See?” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Body” issue.  Juni dives into her …

Re-Release: The Search to Feel Alive with Jen Rozenbaum (sensitive content warning: suicidal ideation)

July 6th, 2022

41:08

This week as we kick back and enjoy the Fourth of July holiday vibes here in the US, we are taking a little break from our regular podcast schedule …

My Inner Voice with Clare Li

June 29th, 2022

36:23

Human rights and disability advocate Clare Li is working and living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in Montreal.  She was first diagnosed in 2018 after already managing other pre-existing chronic medical …

A Eulogy to the Person I Was Before with Saskia Lightstar

June 22nd, 2022

30:36

Hay House author and wellbeing coach Saskia Lightstar joins us from London today.  Saskia was living a rock n’ roll lifestyle when she was diagnosed …

Re-Release: The Story is Bigger Than the Diagnosis: What My Medical File Won’t Tell You with Tracy Cushing

June 15th, 2022

29:18

In this replay of episode 27, we are going back to revisit our most downloaded episode to date! 

Even doctors get breast cancer. Even young, vegan, …

Dynamite for the Dinner Table with Denise Archer (Explicit language & sexual content)

June 8th, 2022

29:33

Denise Archer, from episode 22, returns to The Burn today to read her piece “Dynamite for the Dinner Table” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2019/2020 “Social” issue. Denise is a maker and sewist from Portland who was diagnosed …

Emerging From The Ashes of Year One with Chiara Riga (Explicit)

June 1st, 2022

28:27

Chiara Riga of Santa Cruz, California was diagnosed at 27 with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer during the pandemic. Today, Chiara reads her piece “Emerging From The Ashes of Year One” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 …

Remembering Nalie Agustin with April Stearns

May 25th, 2022

11:02

Today 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 …

Well-Spent Money: The Gucci Track Suit Story with Margaret Loniewska (Explicit)

May 18th, 2022

34:25

Margaret Loniewska was diagnosed at 40 with Stage IV de novo metastatic breast cancer while pregnant in 2019. Today she reads her piece #GucciTrackSuit” from Wildfire’s 2020 “MBC: Stage IV Self Care” issue.  It’s a …

The Day My Nipple Fell Off with Laurie Hessen Pomeranz (Explicit)

May 11th, 2022

27:57

San Francisco psychotherapist Laurie Hessen Pomeranz was diagnosed in 2010 at age 42 with ductal and lobular breast cancer.  Today Laurie reads her …

Learning to Break Open with Julie Stonefelt

May 4th, 2022

25:44

Julie was 35 when she was diagnosed with DCIS and mucinous carcinoma. She is a park ranger in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, and a …

A Guest Room for MBC with Erin Weiss

April 27th, 2022

36:45

Our episode 5 guest Erin Weiss returns to The Burn today to read her essay “A Guest Room for MBC” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 “MBC: Stage IV Survivorship” issue.  Erin is a mom and psychotherapist who was diagnosed …

Cancer Breaks Us In Ways That Are Familiar with Madison Hager (Explicit)

April 20th, 2022

33:19

Madison Hager was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer at 29, just months into the coronavirus pandemic.  Today she reads her piece “The Chocolate …

I Still Love You: A Surprising Letter to Cancer with Jessica Wajda

April 13th, 2022

27:55

Jessica Wajda was 32 when she was diagnosed with Stage III Triple Negative breast cancer.  Today, Jessica reads her piece “I Still Love You” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Body” issue. This is not a mainstream cancer …

My Life is a Movie with Jen Pogue

April 6th, 2022

26:41

Today we are going to hear a story about flipping the script with Jen Pogue.  Jen is an actor and producer living in Toronto, Canada. She was diagnosed at 37 with Stage IV Triple Negative metastatic breast cancer.  She …

Revisiting Fertility Loss 10+ Years Later with Melanie Childers (Explicit)

March 30th, 2022

35:56

Certified resilience and leadership coach Melanie Childers was diagnosed at 34 with Stage II, hormone-positive breast cancer.  Today, Melanie reads her piece “No” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2018 “(In)fertility” issue. A …

Revealing the Moments Between with Erin Stodola

March 23rd, 2022

29:39

Erin Stodola was 28 when she was diagnosed with Stage I Triple Negative breast cancer.  She carries the BRCA1 gene.  Today, Erin reads her piece “The …

Crawling in My Skin with Mila Knight

March 16th, 2022

27:44

Mila Knight was 38 when she was diagnosed with Stage II hormone-positive breast cancer.  In this episode Mila reads her piece “Crawling in My Skin” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 “Body” issue.  Mila has always turned to …

Street Light with Natalie Bello Silva

March 9th, 2022

33:00

Natalie Bello Silva was diagnosed at 27 with Stage II hormone-positive breast cancer. In this episode Natalie reads her piece “Street Light” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Changemakers” issue.  This issue centered on …

Rooting Stories in Music: Riding Shotgun with Ann Camden

March 2nd, 2022

30:52

Ann Camden was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer at 38. She then had a Stage IV recurrence at 45.  Now at 51, she was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease - fluid of the brain, spine and many other organs.  She is …

The Search to Feel Alive with Jen Rozenbaum

February 23rd, 2022

39:33

Note of warning for sensitive listeners, this episode touches on suicidal ideation. Jen Rozenbaum is a photographer and author who was diagnosed at …

The Story is Bigger Than the Diagnosis: What My Medical File Won’t Tell You with Tracy Cushing

February 16th, 2022

29:18

Tracy Cushing had been practicing emergency medicine for 19 years and then one day that shifted and she became a cancer patient. In this episode, Tracy reads her piece “What My Medical File Won’t Tell You” from Wildfire …

A Family Narrative of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome with Whitney O’Connor

February 9th, 2022

32:09

Whitney was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer twice – the first time at 30 and then again at 32.  While her diagnosis of Li-Fraumeni …

Finding Hidden Silver Linings with Tamira Jubber

February 2nd, 2022

27:56

Tamira Jubber was 29 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her story is one about finding meaning in life experiences that spanned from a childhood in Zimbabwe to a sudden departure to the US, and then to a breast …

Patient and Caregiver: When Cancer Worlds Collide with Megan-Claire Chase

January 26th, 2022

31:54

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 …

Putting Flat Closure on the Map with Sondra Price

January 19th, 2022

34:10

Sondra Price was diagnosed at 20, 24, and 28 with malignant phyllodes tumors that led to two lumpectomies, a bilateral mastectomy, implant reconstruction, and an explant to flat closure. She found her way to flat …

Surviving Via a Creative Outlet with Denise Archer (Explicit)

January 12th, 2022

27:47

Denise Archer was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer at 45. She is a maker that has been sewing since she was 15 years old. Denise reads …

When Cancer Clarifies with Meaghan Calcari Campbell

January 5th, 2022

24:04

Our guest today is Meaghan Calcari Campbell from San Francisco who was diagnosed at 32 with Stage 2 Triple Positive breast cancer.  She is reading a piece she wrote titled “Dear One” from the 2021 “Bay Area Young …

Legacy Writing with Lisa Laudico

December 29th, 2021

38:47

Today we are going to hear a piece about legacy - breast cancer as legacy, storytelling as legacy. Whether it is a gift received or a gift given, something passed knowingly or subconsciously.  The power of storytelling …

The Power of Being Vulnerable: I Was Alone Until I Wasn’t with Jessica Lynne

December 22nd, 2021

30:56

Our guest today is Jessica Lynne who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 43. After she was diagnosed, she learned certain thoughts and patterns no longer served her. She grew up with a strong family story of …

Swim: Searching for Answers in Memoir with Tova Wolking

December 15th, 2021

31:10

Our guest today is Tova Wolking, an attorney from Oakland, California.  She is reading her piece “Swim” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2021 “Bay Area Young …

10 Years Learning to Love a New Body with Dana Donofree (Explicit)

December 8th, 2021

31:45

In this episode, our guest Dana Donofree reads her piece “10 Years Learning to Love a New Body” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Body” issue. Some of the hardest aspects of being diagnosed with breast cancer come long …

Memories in Color: Four Generations with Erica Fitch

December 1st, 2021

31:28

Our guest today is Erica Fitch. Erica 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.  …

Writing About Grief: My Cancer Jiminy Cricket with Stefanie Lejeunesse

November 24th, 2021

32:02

Today’s guest is Stefanie LeJeunesse, who was diagnosed at 39 with stage IV lobular metastatic breast cancer.  She is reading her piece titled “My …

Permanent: It Was Never Just Hair with Stephanie Kinkel

November 17th, 2021

26:19

Today’s guest is Stephanie Kinkel reading her piece from Wildfire Magazine’s February 2021 issue called “Bay Area Young Survivors.” Stephanie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. She carries the gene mutation ATM. …

Words to Live By with Nikki Leigh McKean

November 10th, 2021

35:25

Today’s guest is Nikki Leigh Mckean from Canada. The piece she is reading is titled “I’ll Meet You in the Field'' from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 issue “Identity & Aftermath.”  Nikki was diagnosed with cervical cancer …

Combatting Post-Cancer Depression with Anna Crollman

November 3rd, 2021

30:48

Our guest today, Anna Crollman, was diagnosed at age 27 with stage II breast cancer. Anna writes beautifully about post-cancer depression in Wildfire …

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

October 27th, 2021

32:25

Today, Tracy Ward joins us from the United Kingdom to read a piece from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Family” issue.  She was diagnosed at 36 with stage …

Where Do You Go When You Don’t Belong Anywhere? with Laurie Ratliff

October 20th, 2021

32:38

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 she’s lived with metastatic breast cancer, Laurie …

Odd Girl Out with Jasmine Souers

October 13th, 2021

19:47

Today, Jasmine Souers is here to read a piece she wrote for Wildfire Magazine’s “Social” issue. We are going to hear about finding one’s place in the aftermath of being diagnosed young, when no one else you know has …

Addressing the Specialized Needs of Younger Breast Cancer Patients with April Stearns

October 6th, 2021

13:44

April 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 …

Pregnancy After Cancer with Meghan Koziel

September 29th, 2021

24:22

When Meghan Koziel was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was dating and knew she wanted a family someday. She was diagnosed at 26 with stage II, estrogen and progesterone positive breast cancer. Like many women …

A Fragile Invincibility with Kira Hodgson

September 22nd, 2021

25:09

Kira Hodgson was diagnosed at 31 with Stage III, estrogen and progesterone positive breast cancer.  Kira writes about what happens when you are literally the only one in your friend group that has had to deal with …

Feeling Good As Hell? with Erin Weiss

September 15th, 2021

29:50

Erin Weiss was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) following her very first mammogram at 42.  She’s a mom and a psychotherapist and she’s …

Ocean with Kristen Carbone

September 8th, 2021

25:12

Kristen Carbone was young when her mother was diagnosed with the early-stage breast cancer that would eventually metastasize to her organs. At 31, in …

Naked Narrative with Katie Murray

September 1st, 2021

25:15

When Katie Murray was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was surprised to discover that old traumas she thought she had dealt with were reawakened …

Talking to Kids About Cancer with Sara Olsher

September 1st, 2021

26:52

Sara Olsher is intimately aware of how hard -- but also how necessary and ultimately rewarding -- talking to small kids about adult challenges …

Trailer: The Burn with April Stearns & the writers of Wildfire Magazine

August 24th, 2021

9:18

Introducing 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 …

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