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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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37:16

Dating After a Mastectomy with Juni Bucher (Explicit)

The Burn ·

2024/05/22

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for Memorial Day. Wildfire team member Emily Piercell selected this episode from July 2022 to reshare. Enjoy!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 experience of dating with a changed body and one nipple after

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41:23

Fearless by Kelley Franks

The Burn ·

2024/05/15

For this episode we welcome back returning guest, Kelley Franks, for a second time. Kelley was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II breast cancer, then Stage IV MBC at 41. Kelley lives in Ohio with her husband and teen children. In this episode, Kelley reads her essay “Fearless” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Kelley’s story is a vulnerable piece about sharing the truths of living with metastatic breast cancer, and how she's learned to be fearless. April and Kelley will talk about

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33:55

Toplessness Transformed by Kathleen Moss (Explicit)

The Burn ·

2024/05/08

Nutritionist and spiritual director Kathleen Moss was diagnosed at 48 and 49 with invasive lobular breast cancer. Kathleen is a flat advocate, a YouTuber, a caregiver and a mom, living with her husband and stepson in rural Oregon. In this episode, Kathleen reads her essay “Toplessness Transformed” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Kathleen’s story is about feeling comfortable with her new chest after her mastectomy surgery. April and Kathleen will talk about the Goldilocks surgery

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39:12

Why Not Me? With Sheryll Jalbuena

The Burn ·

2024/05/01

Sheryll Jalbuena joins us from City of Smiles, Bacolod City, in the Philippines. She was diagnosed at 37 with Stage III breast cancer. Sheryll retired from her banking career to become a full-time wife and mom. In this episode Sheryll reads her essay “Why Not Me?” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Sheryll’s story is about searching for and finding acceptance within a cancer diagnosis. April and Sheryll will talk about what survivorship looks like finding meaning and priorities, choosing

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41:06

Lymphedema with Desi Maldonado

The Burn ·

2024/04/24

Desi Maldonado was diagnosed at 44 with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. She is an assistant director of procurement services, an artist, wife and grandmother. In this episode Desi reads her essay “Lymphedema” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Desi’s story is about living alongside secondary lymphedema - a topic not discussed enough in the cancer space. April will explain what lymphedema is as she dives into Desi’s experience with it. April and Desi will talk about what set off

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35:24

I Thought All Love Was Off the Table with Chiara Riga

The Burn ·

2024/04/17

Chiara Riga of Santa Cruz, CA returns to The Burn for a second time. She is a marketing operations manager who was diagnosed at 27 with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Chiara reads her essay “I Thought All Love Was Off the Table” from the 2023 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Chiara’s story is about finding love after a breast cancer diagnosis, and putting hope back on the table. April and Chiara will talk about what it was like shifting from living with her caregiver mom

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17:06

ITFW: Hair by Rebecca Hall

The Burn ·

2024/04/12

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 Rebecca Hall reading her essay “Hair.”Rebecca Hall. Writer, Certified Yoga Instructor, MBC Advocate (when not busy surviving, which is most of the

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29:27

Reintroduction with Brittany Johnston

The Burn ·

2024/04/10

Brittany Johnston was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer just barely 2 years ago. In this episode Brittany reads her essay “Reintroduction” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire.Brittany’s story is about navigating the new normal after a cancer diagnosis with it’s profound mental health components. April and Brittany will talk about the intersection of cancer and depression, taking the positives of cancer while simultaneously realizing the negatives, and the mental health gaps in oncology

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10:09

ITFW: Just Hold Me with AnnMarie Giannino

The Burn ·

2024/04/05

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 AnnMarie’s essay “Just Hold Me.”AnnMarie Giannino. Director of Communities at Lyfebulb. Diagnosed at 40. Stage I, IDC, ER+, PR+

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36:46

We Can Do Hard Things with Deb Ontiveros (Explicit)

The Burn ·

2024/04/03

Deb Ontiveros is a Los Angeles native currently residing in Southern Utah. She is an interpreter, community health worker, and social justice activist for over 20 years. After being diagnosed with triple positive metastatic breast cancer at age 37, she has shifted her focus to breast cancer advocacy. Deb reads her essay “We Can Do Hard Things ” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. It’s a piece about what was learned living in the glare of uncertainty. April and Deb will discuss

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12:48

ITFW: Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime...

The Burn ·

2024/03/29

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 Stearn's reading Cathy's essay “Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime.”In memory of Cathy Parker. Real Estate Developer and Investor

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32:01

I Want My Daughter to Know with Holly Taylor

The Burn ·

2024/03/27

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 production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from February 2023 to reshare. Enjoy!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

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08:27

ITFW: SOS with Vesna Zic-Côté

The Burn ·

2024/03/22

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!This episode features Vesna Zic-Côté reading her essay “SOS.”Vesna Zic-Côté. Registered Nurse (retired class). Diagnosed at 38. IDC, Stage II. Diagnosed at 42. Stage IV,

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47:10

Ready for Love with Carrie Kreiswirth

The Burn ·

2024/03/20

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 for Love” from the 2019 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Carrie’s story is not only about dating after cancer, but the sucker punches that come out of nowhere in long term survivorship. April and Carrie will talk about what it was like for Carrie to revisit this piece written 5

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10:46

ITFW: Fighting Pretty Again with Kara Frazier

The Burn ·

2024/03/15

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 April Stearn’s reading Kara’s essay “Fighting Pretty Again.”Kara Frazier. Founder of Fighting Pretty, Marketing at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

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45:36

Let the Mirror Shatter with Wang Shein

The Burn ·

2024/03/13

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: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Wang’s piece is a caretaker’s view of living life with no regrets alongside his metastatic thriver wife Janice Choe’s cancer diagnosis for 10 years. Janice was diagnosed at 33, and Wang was a wingmate to his best friend and partner since high school

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08:44

ITFW: Privilege with Christi Salcedo

The Burn ·

2024/03/08

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 Christi’s essay “Privilege.”Christi Salcedo. BSN, RN. Diagnosed at 30. IDC, Stage IIb, ER+. Sacramento, CA.Buy the Wildfire book

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30:38

Mermaid with Tara Coyote

The Burn ·

2024/03/06

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 “Mermaid” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire. It’s a piece about finding a mermaid life and living large while living with metastatic breast cancer. Tara was diagnosed at 46 with cancer. She is the founder of Wind Horse Sanctuary, an author and a dancer. April and

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09:11

ITFW: I Call Her Mother with Diana Mae Vega

The Burn ·

2024/03/01

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 Diana Mae Vega reading her essay “I Call Her Mother.”Diana Mae Vega. RN, BSN, PCCN. Diagnosed at 29. Stage II, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma,

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39:52

Learning from Regrets with Tasha Carlson

The Burn ·

2024/02/28

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 going from physician to patient and the incredible pressure to make decisions quickly in cancer treatment that you could be living with – hopefully living with – for a very long time. April will ask Tasha about coming to a place where she felt like she could give herself permission for

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