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The Burn

Listen every other Wednesday when April Stearns and the writers of Wildfire Journal & Writing Community 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, and in the process, we talk about the healing power of writing. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with cancer or not, you"ll be inspired to write the stories in you

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13:28

ITFW: The Cancer Gene with Whitney O'Connor

The Burn ·

2023/12/15

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 Whitney O'Connor reading her essay “The Cancer Gene.”Whitney O'Connor. Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of The Boobie Queen Company

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35:08

Frayed Jeans and Roses with Tina Conrad

The Burn ·

2023/12/13

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 essay “Frayed Jeans and Roses” from the 2022 “Cancer Culture” issue of Wildfire. Tina’s story is about boundaries as an advocate in Cancerland. April and Tina will discuss balancing giving to community and taking care of yourself, social media breaks, friendships within the community, and

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13:31

ITFW: Love in the Time of Chemotherapy with Christina...

The Burn ·

2023/12/08

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

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31:09

Quebec Beckons with Anita Saesing

The Burn ·

2023/12/06

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 Beckons” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire. Anita’s story is about a chance encounter with a handsome stranger that provides a life-changing shift. April and Anita will discuss the use of dialog in writing, balancing FOMO with breast cancer and social media, and the

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09:13

ITFW: The Moments Between with Erin Stodola

The Burn ·

2023/12/01

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

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25:23

AKA Trouble with Patti Duncan

The Burn ·

2023/11/29

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 a travel adventure met with roadblocks, snafus and fiascos, and ultimately some deep healing. April and Patti will discuss traveling solo for the first time, a life changing cancer retreat, the unpredictability of both cancer and travel, and the hope created with future travel plans

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09:57

ITFW: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen Stelter

The Burn ·

2023/11/24

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 Gretchen Stelter reading her essay “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.”Gretchen Stelter. Book editor and Writer. Diagnosed at 39. Stage II, Triple Positive,

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32:10

Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and Reflecting...

The Burn ·

2023/11/22

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. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from October 2022 to reshare. Enjoy!Miami Beach residents LaTonya Davis and her nephson Jayden Holmes share their collaborative piece “Together We Are Thriving, Celebrating, and Reflecting” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Cancer Culture” issue. It is a reflection about the loved ones they have lost to

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07:28

ITFW: From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and...

The Burn ·

2023/11/17

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 Renn reading her essay “From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2.”April Renn. Writer, Streamer, Chef. Diagnosed at 36. DCIS, Stage IIA,

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29:46

SOS with Vesna Zic-Côté

The Burn ·

2023/11/15

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 member of Rethink Breast Cancer’s Volunteer MBC Advisory Board. In this episode Vesna reads her essay “SOS” from the 2019 “MBC: Young & Stage IV” issue of Wildfire. Her story is also included in the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community. She uses metaphor to express

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08:42

ITFW: We Release with Mackenzie Lives

The Burn ·

2023/11/10

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

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26:14

Cristina with Marissa Thomas (explicit)

The Burn ·

2023/11/08

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 reads her essay “Cristina” from the 2019 “Social” issue of Wildfire in which she was also our guest editor. Her essay is about remembering and honoring her breast cancer friend who passed. April and Marissa will discuss the why behind being a business owner and advocate in the breast

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07:18

ITFW: When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible...

The Burn ·

2023/11/03

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

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41:39

Chest Inclusivity with Dana Donofree

The Burn ·

2023/11/01

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 her guest editor's note from “Body” that features a chest inclusivity photo spread Dana curated for this issue. Dana’s words are about one survivor’s tireless work in Cancerland to make all chests, all people, feel at home. April and Dana will discuss the back story of how the chest

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18:47

ITFW: Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with...

The Burn ·

2023/10/27

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

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28:30

Pressure, Pause with Kellie Chouinard

The Burn ·

2023/10/25

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 Magazine’s 2023 “Body” issue. Kellie’s piece is about the complicated relationship we have with our bodies that extends into breast cancer - and the complicated pressures we experience to try to control our bodies. April and Kellie will discuss body image issues that came before cancer, the

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09:27

ITFW: Paying Tolls with Jessica Fox

The Burn ·

2023/10/20

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 Jessica Fox reading her essay “Paying Tolls.”Jessica Fox. VP, Risk Management. Diagnosed at 43. DCIS, ER+, Hudson Valley, NY.Buy the Wildfire book

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28:17

The Water Spirit with Vikki Pedigo

The Burn ·

2023/10/18

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” issue. Vikki writes about the time a much needed vacation became an unexpected spiritual retreat while exploring a lava fissure between tectonic plates after her cancer diagnosis. April and Vikki discuss what connection looked like for Vikki and her husband after cancer, caretaker

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12:00

ITFW: A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah Lee

The Burn ·

2023/10/13

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

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32:46

Intimacy Without Nipples with Lisa Cassenti (explicit)

The Burn ·

2023/10/11

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 episode Lisa reads her essay “Intimacy Without Nipples” from the 2023 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire Magazine. This is a piece about finding pleasure after cancer. April and Lisa will discuss how Lisa arrived at the place of being able to share a vulnerable story, tips on

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