A Hopeful Life with Lara MacGregor

Robin and her husband Tab were on their first vacation after kids in Mexico. The trip went from romantic get-away to unthinkable devastation in a day. And life was never the same. Robin shares her story and how love sustained her and her young family through loss and how they found joy. In a time when so much seems hard- Robin shines a way for all of us.

In this episode I look back on the year 2020 and how this unprecedented year showed us that we belong to each other in ways we couldn’t have understood before.

It was just a typical work day for Whitney, she kissed her young kids good-bye and joined a conference call. But when she walked into 5/3 Bank she stepped into the middle of a mass shooting. Hear her story and how this traumatic experience has shaped her life and lead her to found Whitney Strong. Learn more at www.whitneystrong.org and follow on social media. Her work is important and inspiring. And is an example to us all on how to live A Hopeful Life.

Jessica and I couldn’t fit our conversation into one episode. In Part 2 you will learn how she funneled her fear & frustration into art by creating Better & Company to help others navigate cancer. Find her new book, Better Together on Amazon and follow her on social media at @betterandcompany

When her husband Tommy was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in his 20’s, Jessica went from newlywed to caregiver overnight. She shares how they face cancer together and we talk honestly about the challenges and beautiful moments of caregiving. treatment.

Kelly’s son Charles loved jumping in puddles and nature. Kelly courageously shares how his sweet life was cut short and how her family keeps his light shining despite the pain they carry. We share his story as a way to never forget this precious boy and support a mama that loves him.

La’Kesha shares a passionate look at how she faces MBC. We talk about the unfairness, the frustration and also about health disparities facing black patients. You’ll also learn about Pink S.H.O.E.S. Inc, the organization La’Kesha founded to bring resources and financial assistance to cancer patients. *Our conversation is authentic & raw- and consequently includes a couple curse words.*

Jen shares how she faced metastatic breast cancer treatments as a young mom, clinging to research and finding comfort in advocacy. You will be amazed at how she found her way through the most unexpected turn of events.

An honest conversation about the devastating, painful side of aggresive triple negative MBC and how even in the struggle there is hope.

Caroline is an MBC ally- after her Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis she founded Twisted Pink to raise money for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research.