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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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08:04

ITFW: Permanent with Stephanie Kinkel

The Burn ·

2023/05/19

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!This episode features Stephanie Kinkel reading her essay “Permanent.” Stephanie is a middle school academic dean. Diagnosed at 39. Stage I, IDC, Triple Positive, DCIS,

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32:01

Healing Ink Cancer Changemaker with Tara Dunsmore

The Burn ·

2023/05/17

Tara Dunsmore Williamson of North Carolina was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago. She was one of the earliest breast cancer changemakers featured in Wildfire. April wrote a piece spotlighting Tara’s work in the breast cancer community called “Rising From the Ashes: Healing Ink” from the very first “Body” issue of Wildfire Magazine in 2017. In this episode April will read her essay, and Tara will read an update about her work as a nipple and areola tattoo artist. April and Tara will discuss

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13:51

ITFW: Riding Shotgun with Ann Camden

The Burn ·

2023/05/12

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 Ann Camden reading her essay “Riding Shotgun.” Ann is a former communications executive turned advocate. Diagnosed at 38. Stage III, then diagnosed

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35:23

Looking Beyond the Veil with Angela Firman

The Burn ·

2023/05/10

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 metastatic disease. Angela is an avid reader, a closet-cross-stitcher, and a fervent writer. In addition to working at Wildfire Magazine, Angela is an Associate Editor for Yellow Arrow Publishing, and her nonfiction writing has been published in Open Minds Quarterly, You Might Need To

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05:22

Igniting the Fire Within Trailer

The Burn ·

2023/05/08

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 the essay “Ocean” by Leslie Rayment read posthumously by April Stearns. Leslie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33. While Leslie was weaning her

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39:08

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

The Burn ·

2023/05/03

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 Tumor (GIST). Today, Dana reads her piece “Remember Who The F! You Are” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Identity & Aftermath” issue. Her essay is all about navigating sex and intimacy with a changed body after cancer. April and Dana will talk about what it was like for Dana to write an

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36:57

Re-Release: Revisiting Fertility Loss 10+ Years Later...

The Burn ·

2023/04/26

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 fertility.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 decade ago, cancer made Melanie’s fertility choices final. A

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37:51

Surviving to Thriving After Breast Cancer with Anne...

The Burn ·

2023/04/19

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 calls “holding space for life’s sacred thresholds.” She is a certified integrative health coach, medical interpreter, birth doula, consultant with the Institute for The Study of Birth, Breath, and Death, and a co-founder of The Breast Connection: Prevention & Healing Community. In

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35:09

Inviting Conversations About Death with Kim Angell

The Burn ·

2023/04/12

Canadian Kim Angell is a human resources consultant and patient advocate. Kim was initially diagnosed with Stage IIb, hormone positive lobular breast cancer at 34. At 38, her cancer returned. Kim is now living with Stage IV metastatic triple negative breast cancer. Kim has a passion for advocacy work and has contributed to various breast cancer campaigns over the years. In this episode, Kim reads her essay “Inviting Conversations About Death” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Legacy Stories” issue. It

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32:30

Re-Release: Revealing the Moments Between with Erin...

The Burn ·

2023/04/05

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!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 Moments Between” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Identity & Aftermath” issue. Erin never gave her breasts much thought or considered them

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33:25

First Comes Cancer Then Comes Divorce with Beth Gainer

The Burn ·

2023/03/29

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 “First Comes Cancer Then Comes Divorce” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2016 “Love & Intimacy” issue. Beth’s essay is about how cancer affected her marriage. April and Beth will talk about writing from a scar vs. a wound, Beth’s cancer induced infertility and subsequent adoption, and Beth

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44:08

Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen Stelter

The Burn ·

2023/03/22

Gretchen Stelter is a freelance book editor & writer from Madison, Wisconsin. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. She has volunteered with Girls, Inc. for nine years and co-chaired the Safety & Security Committee for ThrillerFest, which is a conference for thriller writers. In this episode, Gretchen reads her piece “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk” from the Wildfire book, “Igniting the Fire Within” and which was originally published in our 2022 “Cancer Culture” issue. Gretchen’s essay is

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33:15

Re-Release: A Family Narrative of Li-Fraumeni...

The Burn ·

2023/03/15

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 breast cancer. Li-Fraumeni Syndrome is just one of the many genetic mutations that can lead to a breast cancer diagnosis.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

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29:17

From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with...

The Burn ·

2023/03/08

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 episode she reads her piece “From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2019 “Genetics” issue. April’s essay is about being sandwiched between her mother and her young daughter, with breast cancer swirling all around. April and April Renn will talk about

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33:48

Using My Story to Fight for Equality in Breast Cancer...

The Burn ·

2023/03/01

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 cancer experiences to advance legislative policy, medical research and customize support to better meet the needs of individuals impacted by breast cancer, particularly metastatic and African-American patients. She launched The Chrysalis Initiative which provides mentoring, resource

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32:04

My Life, and Being Wrong with Stephanie Millett

The Burn ·

2023/02/22

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 Wrong” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Legacy Stories” issue. Stephanie’s unusual cancer story is about a very unexpected pregnancy. Stephanie and April will discuss the importance of using your story for advocacy, reasons for being private with your cancer story, and being an example

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33:34

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

The Burn ·

2023/02/15

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 leptomeningeal disease - fluid of the brain, spine and many other organs. Ann is a mother of twin teenage girls and married to her college sweetheart, Jeff. In this episode Ann reads her piece “A Three-Prong Legacy Effort” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Legacy Stories” issue. Ann’s story is

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30:43

I Want My Daughter to Know with Holly Taylor

The Burn ·

2023/02/08

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 cancer after earlier breast health concerns were dismissed. She is now a stay-at-home mom. In this episode Holly reads her stirring piece “I Want” for Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Legacy Stories” issue where she expresses all her wants that she desires for her young daughter. April and Holly will talk about what it was like for Holly to write and read this

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36:56

You & I with Ashley Blair Doyle

The Burn ·

2023/02/01

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 9 & 10 deletion gene mutation. In this episode Ashley’s mom Victoria reads Ashley’s poem “You and I” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Legacy Stories” issue. Ashley’s piece is a powerful love letter to her husband. April and Ashley will talk about finding what you want to express

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27:18

When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim...

The Burn ·

2023/01/25

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 is Intangible” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Money & Cancer” issue. She shares the value of choosing to spend money on making memories with her family. April and Kim will discuss the complexities of financial decisions in light of a cancer diagnosis, figuring out what we need and finding ways to reach a money goal, and the emotional release of

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